Blue Sky.

Randy Le’Moine International Photography Contest

I got this through a Facebook ad.

Photo Contest Theme: URBAN
- Any photo that will showcase the urban environment we live in: people, objects or structures

Contestants may upload to the contest page with a maximum of 3 images each of which must not be any larger than 1000 px and be no larger than 2 MB.

Deadline of submission: November 27, 2009 12:00am EST

Prizes:
1st Place – $50 Gift Certificate from B&H Photo and a 8″x10″ Limited Edition Print signed from the Randy Le’Moine Photography Collection.

2nd Place – $25.00 Gift Certificate from B&H Photo

Runners Up – 4 people will be awarded 4″x6″ print

The prizes are not as grand as a Sony VAIO laptop but it’s definitely worth joining.

For the upload page and complete contest mechanics, click here.

Scott Kelby’s Digital Photography Books

A must item in a Photographer’s Christmas Wish List this year:

Scott Kelby’s Digital Photography Boxed Set, Volumes 1, 2, and 3

(Available at Bookoto.com for Php 3,500)

This attractive boxed set includes:
The Digital Photography Book
The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3

Scott Kelby, the man who changed the “digital darkroom” forever with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, shows which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and hundreds of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade” to get budding photographers shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with their digital camera every time they press the shutter button. Scott tackles the most important side of digital photography–how to take pro-quality shots using the same tricks today’s top digital pros use (and it’s easier than you’d think). Each chapter is packed with plain English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from scratch, where he demystifies the process so anyone can start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he’s got full chapters on his most requested topics, including loads of tips for landscape photographers, wedding photographers, and there’s an entire chapter devoted to sharing some of the pro’s secrets for making your photos look more professional, no matter what you’re shooting.

In our Online Exchange Gift with my fellow Twitter Bebots last year, I had the Book 1 as part of my Wish List and unfortunately, Santa didn’t give it to me. This year, I’ll include Book 1 again (as per budget guidelines), still hoping that Santa will grant it to me this time.

Win a Master Imagine Nation Photographer Wedding Contest.

If you are getting married not later than November 30, 2010, here’s your chance to win one of four labor only wedding packages from the Master Photographers of Imagine Nation Photography.

All you have to is just answer the questions posted daily starting September 10, 2009 (Thursday) and send the complete answers to the email address that will be given on the 8th day. First four couples to send in the correct answers will win the prizes. The answers may be obtained from their website.

For the complete mechanics and requirements, please log on to Imagine Nation.

How To Search For A Good Wedding Photographer.

Speaking of wedding photography in Nottingham, I found one English photographer’s site whose works are promising. Looking at his portfolio, you can certainly tell that he has the eye in capturing those magical wedding moments. His package rates are also competitive. In fact, you can avail their impressive services for as low as £300 for a package. After the wedding, the couple would definitely want to see their photos right away. He has this 28 days guarantee where you can have your processed images for free if they couldn’t deliver on time. This goes to show that he certainly works superb and fast.

Manila Kiddie Party Photographers.