It is Tim here today to announce an incredible giveaway. I know many of our readers already know about Ashely Ann and her blog. Well, Kara and I are lucky enough to actually know Ashely Ann in real life, but have still never been quick enough to successfully sign up for one of her SnapShop classes. We bought a DSLR a couple of months ago, but only used it to take pictures for the blog because we didn’t know how to use it. I didn’t want to waste time trying look up tutorials online, because I knew eventually I would make it too a SnapShop.
So when Ashley announced that she would be introducing a beta version of her online snap shots, I hatched a plan to procure a slot. I needed something I could use to bribe her. I remembered her commenting that she liked the key holder/coat rack that I had made for Kara. I would have made one for her then, but didn’t have anymore knobs. I decided I should run back to our local habitat for humanity restore and see if they had restocked.
Luckily they had and I was able to get all of the knobs for $2. While I was there I also came across this beauty. I know a lot of you are suckers for flat files like us. I will need to replace the top on this one, but for $20 I was pleased.
It was definitely a lucky day, because they had just unloaded all of this 7 inch reclaimed oak flooring and Kara let us eat lunch at my favorite mexican food restaurant. I didn’t buy all of the flooring, but I got enough for a project we have going on. Hopefully I will be able to show that in a couple of weeks.
After hauling everything home I got back to my plan. This is the version of the key holder/coat rack that I was able to make and offer Ashley.
I am afraid it was out of pity, but she accepted and thus I got chance to access her online SnapShop in exchange for my feedback. Just like the last couple of trades she has made with us, we came out way ahead.
I went through the entire first lesson the first night I was allowed. I tried really hard to read as a reviewer and not as a student, but I failed miserably. There was so much information that was new to me that I would focus on remembering it and forget to read critically.
When I finished it, I had two things I was going to suggest for her. I got done writing my email to Ashley and had Kara read it before I sent it. She said, “Do you really think she was looking for advice on these small of things.” I had to explain to Kara that normally I wouldn’t have mentioned such minor things, but I didn’t want to send in nothing and have Ashley think I didn’t take my job as a beta tester seriously.
All this to say, I highly recommend this course. I don’t know how previous SnapShop students digested all the information in one Saturday. I enjoyed getting to progress through the lessons at my own pace, trying things out, and then coming back to review. Ashley not only covers how to shoot in manual mode with your DSLR, but shows you how to compose and capture “the story” of the picture. I think this course is a great way to develop some new skills and invest in yourself. The payoff of beautiful pictures to help collect family memories is well worth the cost.
Ashley will be offering this online version for $200, but for the first month she is offering it at an introductory price of $150.
She has graciously offered us the opportunity to give one away here on our blog. All you need to do to enter is become a “follower” of our blog and then leave us a comment letting us know you did. If you already follow us, leave us a comment and let us know that.
If you want another chance to enter go over to our facebook page to “like” us and then leave us a comment to let us know. Same things as before, if you already like us just let us know.
The giveaway will end midnight Sunday July 24th and we will announce the winner Monday morning. That way everyone will still have time to register if they need to.
Thanks again to Ashley for letting us put on this giveaway and to all of you out there, you are welcome. I know you will thank me once you have taken part in SnapShops.
I’m following and can’t wait to learn even more creative things. This looks like a great place to get inspired!
I’m also proudly following you on facebook too! Check out my Kids Love Cooking page too! It’s been a fun summer project for myself and the kiddos!
Love Ashley’s blog and am now a follower of yours!!
Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this contest.
Thanks!
I “like you on facebook!
Would love a snapshop spot!
Following, liking, and would LOVE to learn from the Amazing Ashley Ann!
I am so happy that Ashely directed to your site for this giveaway – I am loving your blog! Thanks!
Just started following on Google Reader–great blog! Would love a snap shop chance . . .
New to your blog and am one a follower!
Liked you on FB as well!
I’m a follower!
I’m a FB fan! 🙂
Following! <3
I just became a follower. While my main motivation was the snapshot giveaway, I will add you to my list of blogs and check out your posts!
liked you on fb as well! hope to get a spot in the snap shop class! thanks for the giveaway!
I DESPERATLY want to take this SnapShop course!! I’ve been a follower of your blog and love all the inspirations I get from reading it!
Following your blog now 🙂 I love how this giveaway led me to your blog! Yay! I’ve had my camera for a few months now … Would love LOVE to win this! So much to learn 🙂
I like you on FB now too 🙂 Oh and by the way, I love what you made for Ashley Ann – such a great idea for hanging the keys!!
I’m a new follower to your blog & I’ve already made something inspired by you. awesome. can’t wait to see more.
I also liked you on facebook
I bought my DSLR almost a year ago. hoping to take a class like this, but i am currently paying for school and as a college student, money is hard to come by, I can guarantee you that this giveaway would not be wasted on me. (p.s. i love your blog!)
I just discovered your amazing blog via Ashley Ann! And boy am I glad I did!!! Thanks!
I’m already a longtime follower! And I would love to win this because I’m expecting my first baby in a couple weeks and would love to be able to take better pictures of her!
I like you on Facebook and I’ll follow you as soon as that little widget starts behaving! : )
Following you on facebook! Love your style.
I follow! I want to take photos just like Ashley Ann! 🙂
you know I love your blog!!
I have become a follower! I am excited about this giveaway and so hope to win! I am getting more and more into photography and really want to learn HOW to use my camera to get the best photos!!
I am now a follower! I would love to win this giveaway!!! I’ve become very excited about photography and would so love to learn how to really use my camera to achieve super fantastic results!
Hi! I am new to this blog. I came here through Ashley Ann and I would REALLY like to win the spot for the snapshot. I am from Argentina, an things in US dollars seem like impossible to have! I am now a follower of your blog, and a new FB fan! I’m crossing my fingers!
I “like” you on facebook.
Thanks for helping with this great opportunity. I would love to have a spot in the class. I also “liked” your facebook page. I am so glad that I was introduced to your blog. I may have to visit our Habitat store today 🙂
I just became a follower of your blog…
Wow, I’m a touch late but this would be totally fun to do!
-Mitzi
I love love love all of your stuff! I would really love to win a spot on snap shot also. I follow your blog!
already a follower and excited about the giveaway!!
Following!!
Following your blog!
Following on FB!!
Like you on FB!
Following you now! -) Great blog!
Amt
Ive been following for a while and i love your blog, but thats not why Im writing…
I just wanted to say that I am SO Jealous of your habitat resale stores, hardware stores, and other thrifty type resale stores.
My mother had a doorknob coat hanger in our house while I was growing up, Ive been trying to collect old fashioned door knobs, cabinet knobs and anything I can get my hands on for about 6 months now and have come up with three. I feel I could be so much more creative with my home if I lived within 800 miles of the nearest lowes…
That being said your DIY tutorials are all very good and Ive been appreciating them immensely. If you are ever in Nome, Alaska I would love for you to come see my new mason jar pendant light!
I’m trying to be a follower but my Android blog widget reader thingy makes your posts come out in coderather than words and pictures. But it does this for a few others too so I’m sure the problem is on my end. So instead I have you bookmarked and come here that way.
Would LOVE to do an online photography class to use my dslr properly! How great!
Also can’t wait to pass on your blog to another DIY/graphic designer/furniture reclaimer friend of mine. Beautiful stuff here!
Oh, I “liked” you too!
Hi, I “liked you” on Facebook earlier today…and now I’m back to say I’m following you now! The Followers widget is working…yippee!
Thanks!
I am a new follower!
Following your blog!
I’ll follow you! Please pick me!!!
I have had a DSLR for a few years, and have taken thousands of photographs, but still really need to improve! I would love to learn from my fave online blogger!!
I have such adorable kids I don’t want to lose anymore time with my not amazing pics!
I have never seen your blog before but I love it! I love taking pictures and have for a while, it just bugs me because i know there is soooo much more my camera will do! Thanks for this opportunity!
New follower here, and a fellow Okie, too! Glad I found y’all – love your site!