30 DAYS OF DEALS // DAY 29
Next to the last day of Deals postings– and just like the pre-holiday prep, these deals have gone by way too fast! So, speaking of fast... to make your holiday shopping and decision-making speedier, don't forget about gift cards. Most retailers offer gift cards or certificates, and we have put together a list of some of the best for that photographer on your list:
- Photojojo - amounts ranging from $10 - $200, with email delivery available or by mail with free keychain
- B+H Photo Video - amounts from $25 - $1000, never expires and free shipping
- Adorama - Gift Card Wizard offers amounts from $10 - $1000, arrive by email or mail, never expire, and have the option for a personal message
- Amazon - holiday designs and gift tins, custom designs with personal photos, video cards, delivery options via email, Facebook, mail with free shipping, and print at home in amounts from $.15 to $1000
Go gift card-a-palooza!
Shot images at Spa Esoteric in McKinney for the holidays. The Spa is a converted historic home with huge floor-to-ceiling windows and amazing natural light! Every time I shoot there, it's a joy– not only because of the light, but also the creative freedom that the owner, Monika, gives me. Here's a sneak peek...
30 DAYS OF DEALS // DAY 25
Lomography is offering an Advent Calendar of Deals each day– good for their online shop and gallery stores! We featured facts about lomography on our blog back in August, but in case you missed it... it's a magazine, a shop and a community dedicated to analogue photography. That's right – Old-School-style-film-in-the-camera style artistic shooting. Tomorrow
's deal is a savings of 21% on any
Sprocket Rocket camera.
Just use the voucher code ROCKET21 at the Checkout!
30 DAYS OF DEALS // DAY NINETEEN
The elves at Amazon and Brads Deals are offering red hot Cyber Monday savings with great lists of deals and easy ways to search by category. Amazon previews upcoming deals by the minute in a rolling banner, so you can get the jump on upcoming offers. Brads Deals site is searchable - simply type in "camera" or related topics and a full list of deals appears. Today's hot deals include Brad's Canon T41 Canon Rebel bundle with printer for $738, and Amazon's Nikon D7000 16.2 MP body for $896.95 – with a free backpack and memory card. Time to check off everyone on your list!
30 DAYS OF DEALS // DAY EIGHTEEN
For all of you secret Santas planning to partake in Cyber Monday, here are a few links to some great deals! Awesome point and shoot camera deals can be found at Target and Walmart [Fujifilm Finepix 14 MP + SD Card + Case]. For the professionals in the house, check out B+H Photo's Photo Specials featuring a wide range of cameras, lenses, and accessories for all levels of photogs. For some great t-shirts that feature cool photo-related art, check out Dodge and Burn and Zazzle. And use the code 60ZCYBERSALE on Zazzle for 60% off. Good luck filling those shopping carts!
30 DAYS OF DEALS // DAY SEVENTEEN
The rush of Black Friday is fading (whew!) So sit back, relax and feast your eyes on some amazing hand-crafted coolness from Etsy, as we feature several artists in our upcoming Deals. Sarcastically named, but wonderfully talented, Buy My Crap offers made-to-order transparent and opaque resin bangles, bracelets, cuffs, and
other amazing handmade products– from photos. BMC's creations use digital images (including Instagram images), hand-made molds, and hand polishing to create pieces that "combine the durability and fun feel of transparent resin with
beautiful personal images to create a sweet little bangle that is fun,
fresh and funky, and a timeless keepsake to enjoy." A super-hip holiday fashion statement for photogs and non-photogs alike!
30 DAYS OF DEALS // DAY ELEVEN
Pack your bags and get ready for an analogue road trip with the Diana Travel Pack! This bundle has all the essentials you need—a fun film
Diana F+ camera, a
Prophecies edition Packrat Bag, a Lomo Notebook, and the aptly titled
“Road Trip” issue of Light Leaks Magazine.
30 DAYS OF DEALS // DAY TEN
Get some fantastic effects this holiday with Lensbaby! These small, light-weight attachable lenses mount directly onto your SLR or mirror-less camera body and create a a sweet spot of focus surrounded by gradual blur. Each specific lens works with an entire list of compatible camera bodies.
Lensbaby lenses have interchangeable optics. Each one comes
with an optic installed– and can be replaced
with any of their seven other optics. Texas Photo has used Lensbaby to create great images, especially on safari and most recently at the Arboretum. Pick up the new Spark Lensbaby for only $80.
30 DAYS OF DEALS // DAY NINE
Equip your photo-fashionista with the ultimate go-to bag for the holidays– a stylish camera bag by Epiphanie Bags. Designed by long-time photographer Maile Wilson, these bags (for men and women) have it all– padded compartments, great designs, rich colors and durable materials. Started in 2009, the collection has expanded from three to seven camera / laptop styles. Can't decide which style to give? Gift cards are available.
30 DAYS OF DEALS // DAY FOUR
Photojojo's store is the ULTIMATE site for "the most awesome" photo gear and holiday photo gifts! Offering a wide variety of gear from recycled film canister magnets to unique cameras and accessories to camera straps made from seat belts, the Photojojo Store offers both great prices and service, but also the all-important "cool factor" for any photography-related gift. One of our favs is the Polaroid Z2300 which combines point & shoot size with instant print magic to create the ultimate party camera. This digital camera uses Premium ZINK paper that can't be accidentally exposed, costs less per shot than Polaroid film and has a peel-off sticky back. Customize your 10-megapixel images: crop, add borders, or use the color filters
for some serious par-tay. Gift cards are available and get free shipping on all USA orders over $50.
