Thursday, March 25, 2010

All The Shooting Laides, Put Your Hands Up!



One of the trends you cannot ignore around the Wasatch Front is a growing population of women who like to take photographs. Some even have their own business, some will shoot for free, and some lather their blog with pictures for posterity/Grandma/Dad on business trips/You get the idea.

Surely you know what I am talking about.

So let's have some fun with this growing population.

I have a fabulous red Jo Tote (a camera bag for ladies) to giveaway to a lucky shooter. Jo Totes are made to house your camera, equipment and (as you can see above) a lovely green apple. Perfect for the serious and the casual photographer.

Here are the rules
(enter in the comments section of this post):


1.) To enter you must live in Utah.

2.) To enter you must be a photographer of the female variety. (Don't be down, boys.)

3.) You must post a link in your comment to a photograph you have taken.

4.) If you have a photography business, feel free to offer discounts to c jane readers while you are at it.

5.) You have until March31 (one week) to enter. We will close comments at midnight.

6.) The winner will be picked by a surprise judge--a fellow female, Utah photographer!

7.) Now I am just trying to get to 10.)

8.) Alright, husbands can enter for wives, but boyfriends can't for girlfriends. (Put a ring on it.)

9.) Feel free to blog about this giveaway on your own blog. I never turn down publicity for this blog.

10.) I made it!

Questions? Email me at [email protected]

Best of luck ladies!

152 comments:

Carolyne said...

Sniff! Wah! I want to live in Utah. I feel so left out.

Eileen said...

LOVE the bag. Would LOVE to own the bag. I live at the Top of Utah (Cache Valley-to be exact). I tinker in photography. Here's a link to my photo blog.

http://eileensphotoblog.blogspot.com/

Megan said...

I live in SLC and I just jumped on the photography band-wagon so that I will enjoy looking at our family pictures more and have some worthy shots for our home! Here is the address for a picture I had fun editing:

http://pristinewives.blogspot.com/2010/03/some-confessions-and-commitments.html

What else was I supposed to write? I hope I win!

Jamie said...

Dying for this bag!!!

Here's a link to a photo of mine - I'm far from a professional.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2oHBlkONfng/SePD8MoqwDI/AAAAAAAABY8/-ZrBfq3qBcc/s1600-h/IMG_0444.JPG

The Rippstein's said...

hail from providence (cache county). will get better with a camera.

http://theripps.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring.html

that be my personal blog, with one of my latest posts where i realize how much i do love my camera. and spring

Kristin said...

Here is one of my faves: "http://www.flickr.com/photos/46744181@N02/4290218646/

Though it says it is from Mozambique, I am now in Orem...so I am eligible for one of those amazing bags :)

Daralyn said...

I live in Payson, UTAH. Here is my photo link: http://www.daralynspix.blogspot.com/

I have a Rebel and it is way out of my league, but I am trying! I HEART red and I would love that bag. My camera bag is big enough to climb in & I need to upgrade!

Laura said...

OOOOHHH I would love that darling bag! Here's my photo link:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31030999&l=1ad17c5ea1&id=1450050401

Heather said...

Here in Provo! I could totally use this bag! My camera bag at the moment is a nasty hand-me-down from my mom.

http://heathermildensteinphotography.blogspot.com/

C Jane readers: I'm offering $100 sessions to you! e-mail me for more details! Session includes-

http://heathermildensteinphotography.blogspot.com/2008/01/75-for-60-90-minute-session-engagements.html

karlee said...

I qualify for all those things!!! What a great give a way!

http://mylemonlove.blogspot.com/search/label/photography

Katie said...

I live in Lehi, I l.o.v.e this bag for so many reasons.

Here's my link!
http://spoonsucker.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-favoritetist-picture.html

Nicole Anderson said...

I live in Farr West and love doing photography here is my blog-


http://nicolephotographyonline.com/

JoLyn said...

Love/want/need this bag! Live in AF, not a pro, but love photography all the same! Here's a link to some of my nature outtakes: they might give you a good laugh. http://www.ayearofhappy.com/2010/03/nature-outtakes.html

Thanks for the great giveaway!

Ashley Davidson said...

I'm not a photographer, but my sister-in-law is and I'm sure she would love this bag. Here's her site address.
http://glamsphotography.blogspot.com/2009/11/blog-post.html

Rachel said...

Wait a minute I live in Utah, oh and I take photos, oh and I read C Jane, oh and I am of the lady variety, Ooooh oooh I also want a pretty little bag!

http://alittlevintagebyrd.blogspot.com/2010/03/pardon-me-for-day-while-i-post-these.html

Rachel

Jerilee E. said...

I LOVE these bags- beautiful!

I am not a professional photographer. So far from it- but I got a nice new SLR camera for my 30th b-day last month and I so badly want to learn. First I have to be able to carry all the equipment around with me :).

Here's a pic I took of my girl at Disneyland:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_q4HL5NmHudg/S5uxaaAzvmI/AAAAAAAABIg/RANv94CT5Kg/s1600-h/IMG_1327.JPG

janabananagirl said...

I live in Layton and love love love my Nikon. Best. Purchase. Ever. (Next to my Mac.)

http://janaswickedblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/wordless-wednesday_28.html

Jenny said...

I live in Orem (formerly Provo), not a professional by any means, but like to take pics. I would love a trendy bag to put my camera in!
http://cleteandjennysclan.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-birthday-melissa.html

London Schade said...

My camera bag is sooooo tiny. I cant keep my telephoto lense with me and I always end up needing it. This is just what I needed.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=35611&id=573498835&l=296a4912b1

I will offer discounts on anyone who needs photos done. In fact I'll do it for free since I do it for fun.

Alicia W. said...

These bags are beautiful! And I fit the criteria to enter! Yippee! Here is the link to my photo submission:

http://cardbug.blogspot.com/2009/06/and-finally-another-scrapbook-page.html

tawny said...

Okay Cjane I so love this! I'm a Salt Lake mama with 4 kiddos!

AND I love love pics. Never entered a give away, but this one hits my heart!

okay so here is the link:

http://tawnyandryan.blogspot.com/2009/10/b-e-u-t-y.html

and if that doesn't work:
www.tawnyandryan.blogspot.com

just posted a few "light" pics I looove! Love your blog...Your an amazing family.

Cathie said...

I live in Utah. I want a good camera, a camera that will make it worth my while to give up cell phone pictures. And this dramatic shot is all I have left of the best cookies ever (Heidi's Heavenly Cookies):

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZkACuYnc9KFoBfLK-BWs4g?authkey=Gv1sRgCMHUopmW7f7-VQ&feat=directlink

Evie B. said...

Love these bags - if I don't win, I'll be saving my quarters to buy one of my own! Would love to win it, though - much cooler story to tell.

eviebphotography.blogspot.com

I'm local and happy to offer CJane readers a 20% discount!

:)

Cassidie Anne said...

OOHHHH puuuuulllleeeasssee!!! I beg the luck gods to allow me to win!!!! I live everywhere in Utah...well...Riverton and Orem. Here is a link to a picture of my family. Not my most creative picture....but one of my favorites because it is a family gathering.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-7S9T7YlLBg/SwrwVkpRcPI/AAAAAAAABCI/QfDHuaCA9ME/s1600/DSC_0221.JPG

Audrey said...

I love the bag! I'm not a pro, but I take all the photos for my etsy shop:

http://audzipan.etsy.com

janna said...

I love the bag, and love red. I love my Nikon very very much! Here is a link to my blog!

http://runolfsonday.blogspot.com

Jaime Stephens said...

Fellow Provoian here.. I would love that bag for my camera.. I am breaking one rule though, not a photographer by profession, but I love to take pictures.. Blog is private to see photos can that lovely judge shoot me an email and I will invite her right in to see photos my cannon rebel [email protected]

Bridget said...

I am certainly not a professional, but here is a picture http://wintlefam.blogspot.com/2010/02/our-litter.html

Lynnell said...

I would love that bag for my camera. I just got it last year for me(and my husbands) Christmas present (Nikon D5000). I am not professional and I just am learning to take pictures of my kiddos, but I love taking photos and learning more about it. Here is a link to a photo I took and posted on our blog a few weeks ago.

http://gilesfamily18.blogspot.com/2010/03/jesus-wants-me-for-sunbeam.html

I live in SLC.

ls said...

definitely not a professional, definitely would NEVER even consider starting my own "photography business" (i swear i personally know 6 people who have done this recently all because they got new cameras), but i do love and adore taking pictures. mostly of my little ones (a two year old, and a baby, born two weeks ago on March 11th). i take my camera with me everywhere so i can document all of our adventures together. here is the link to a couple of pictures i took of my little boy a few weeks ago:

http://lifeupstream.blogspot.com/2010/03/oldest.html

JSR Photography said...

What a stellar way to check out all the talented ladies out there! I'm a Utah photographer living in Provo! I carry my camera with me everywhere :)

http://jamiesrphotography.blogspot.com/2010/02/little-buddy.html

http://jamiesrphotography.blogspot.com/

CJane readers: $50 discount on any package. Email me for details.

ottspot said...

I'm a Provo stay-at-home-mom/non-practicing attorney. I take pictures for fun and I'm still trying to learn how to use my camera. 90% of them are of my kids, of course. Like this one - taken at one of the best Provo photo locations!

http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt319/rainyjaned/?action=view&current=IMGP8988-1.jpg


The bag looks awesome! My current bag broke my lens cap.

Melissa said...

What a FUN and generous giveaway! I'm a mama of 3 kiddos and photographer here in Utah County. I'd love this bag! It's hot.

I'd be happy offer any CJ reader a 25% discount on any package the first time they book a session with me.

http://www.moxieshots.com/1/home.html

email me for further details or check out my website! :)

[email protected]

Tahnie said...

I live in Utah! I'm so super stoked I live in Utah today because I would love this bag. Here's a picture I love of my son.

http://s603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/troska/?action=view&current=IMG_3243E.jpg

Utahdoula said...

I'm in Sandy, and I am a longtime doula learning photography to add to my business.
Here's one of my newborn photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterdoula/4129472435/in/set-72157618543965664/
I'm looking for moms & newborns for practice:
www.pamperedbirth.com/castingcall.html
If you fit the categories I need, cjane readers can get a free session & free 8X10 just for letting me learn.

Julie said...

Winning this bag would give me a good excuse to purchase a "real" camera. Love taking photos for my new blog and for my family. So much to learn about photography, but I am game.

http://jswfield.blogspot.com/2010/03/red-pepper-trendsetter.html

Marie said...

I live in Utah and I'm an ameture photographer. I bought a fancy camera and right now I mostly do freebies for friends and family. I haven't had a disappointed customer yet! (Maybe because it's free.)

Right now my camera bag is just one I got at....dare I say....Walmart! For shame!

http://anthonmariemecham.blogspot.com/search/label/Photography

jennybrum said...

I wanna win!!! I'm not a professional photographer, but I love to take pictures of my cute kids! Here is a link to a picture of my two year old modeling his insulin pump and some sweet kicks.

http://azl.smugmug.com/Other/JennyCameraJuly2009/9103680_wqiwK#606682252_emqnz-A-LB

Lacey Jay said...

Ooooh, LOVE the bag! I started my business over two yrs ago in Southern Cali and am now a resident in Spanish Fork:) What a great giveway:)

Here's my link: http://laceyjayphotography.blogspot.com/

This is a link to one of my favorite pictures I've ever taken:
http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/laceyjay/Hart%20Family/?action=view&current=IMG_8812_0122copy.jpg

I would love to offer 20% off to any C Jane readers or a professional printed and mounted 11x14 of your choice from your session~

Thanks!

kirsten said...

UT, check!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirstencan/3424099929/in/set-72157612012071031/

Adria said...

I live in Eagle Mountain, Utah. Soon to be Provo!I'm a gal! Here's a recent loved photograph I took ~

http://www.flickr.com/photos/abs7121/4448363789/

Love the bag! And I am sooo in need of a new one!
I can't wait to hear who the surprise judge is!

C Jane readers! If you book a session with me before March 31st you will get 30% off all of your prints! www.anomephoto.com www.anomephoto.blogspot.com

Chanté said...

I'm totally one of the "Utah County Moms That Thinks She Can Be A Photographer'. :) After about two years of taking pictures for family and friends for dirt cheap and being up all night editing; I decided taking pictures of my daughter is good enough for me! But here is my blog:
http://www.freckledfotos.blogspot.com

eric+dall said...

oh i would love love love to win that bag!! i am down in southern utah where its warm... i take pictures to all who want and need em!!

justdaybyday.blogspot.com

Natalie Newman said...

I think I'm in love. I want that bag so badly, please!!

I live in Provo and I love photography. I have a Nikon and can't stop taking pictures. That bag would allow me to bring my camera up on campus and not be embarrassed about my big gray block of a camera bag.

Here's my blogpost all about it and my picture(s). :)

http://capturinglyricsandlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/okay-campus-computers.html

Shannon said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these bags!! Please pick me!!! I live in Lehi and am a photographer as well. I'm certainly not as good as most out there, but I love what I do!

Check out my blog: http://shannonhaddenphotography.blogspot.com/


-Shannon

jessica said...

Greeting from St George! Thank goodness I am of the female variety! Last night my friend was trying to sell me his expensive camera and if I win, I will buy it. So don't just pick me for me, pick me for Bill's sake. :)

Photo from my last road trip:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mPxaJwObB5g/S6uXyYvbBxI/AAAAAAAABKE/Y639wJYabVE/s1600/1SanDiego2010+049.jpg

Lindsey said...

Oh I love it! As of November I've hopped on that band-wagon as well. I would love the bag!
I even live in Provo!

Here's some of my bro's senior pictures I took:
http://lrcphotography.blogspot.com/2009/12/tanner-part-2.html

Carrie said...

I live in Utah, and I'm proud of it. I'm not a professional by any means, but I LOVE photography and I LOVE that bag! Here's my photo for the contest...

http://day-to-daypics.blogspot.com/2010/01/day-107.html

Tara & Damon said...

I love that bag!!! Right now i just cary my camera and lenses and flash around in my cute purse cause i hate carrying ugly camera bags!

I'm in Provo, here's one i did while shooting engagements here- fun, happy, and looking over our pretty valley!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s3Gx4IptjtE/Sg2_w0x2ZFI/AAAAAAAABlQ/2pKH8qu0pro/s1600-h/DSC_0611.jpg

Parkside View said...

I live in Utah, I am female, and I love to take photographs (even if it is with my little fujifilm finepix J10--a camera that would drown in such a fabulous bag, but hey! More room for green apples, right?).

Anyhow...here is a link to photographs that probably won't hold a candle to any taken with a Canon or Nikon, but I daresay, the subjects are completely darling!

http://zparks.blogspot.com/2010/02/have-you-ever-wondered-how-i-keep-my.html

Sarah Blackhurst said...

I of course am with all these photo-snapping super hip ladies, who wouldn't want this???? Love it!

http://willmasonstudio.blogspot.com

Erin Johnson said...

LOVE the bag!!! WANT ONE SO BAD! I'll even post your blog on my photo blog & my personal blog if you like!

Live in Eagle Mountain now, teach high school photography & one class for UVU here at the high school...I've been doing photography as a business since 2002 (yes, I was in high school when I started!). I'd love to get together with other photographers & take some photos for fun. I got to take some photos in Washington DC for the Courts out there-- very cool because they NEVER let photographers in the court room.. I work very hard to make sure my photography students have a good experience... I set up a study abroad with my students two summers ago & we went to France, Germany Liechtenstein, Austria & Switzerland... I'm trying to do one next summer to Italy & Greece but the economy is so bad right now we'll just have to see if people can come.. um, yep. That's me :)

http://www.erinimaging.com
http://erinimaging.blogspot.com

Phoebe Wilde said...

I live up in Ogden but I often find myself down in Provo visiting friends. I always have hopes of running into you while we are having fun.
Isn't it great how many people are starting to capture all their wonderful family moments!
I just did a blog about my tinkering in photography. I'm hoping to get better and better! Thanks for the chance to win!
http://phoebegonewilde.blogspot.com/2010/03/phoebes-photography.html

michael ann said...

well hey, i'm a provo dwelling, picture snapping lady in need of a hip new bag! i have yet to put all my favorite pictures in one place, but here's one of them...

http://michaelanns.blogspot.com/2010/01/lots-of-projects.html

Stefanie said...

I'm definitely not a professional but I love taking pictures!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/81919236@N00/3981927816/in/photostream/

Such a cute bag and red is my favorite color!!

Lisa R. Lewis said...

Fun!

http://lisareneeholbrook.blogspot.com/2010/03/three-months-with-captions.html

the emily said...

what a fun giveaway. count me in! here's the post the photo was in, http://emilyssomething.blogspot.com/2009/10/yesterday-during-my-ultrasound-i-could.html

and here is the actual photo: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zhl7IoWFatA/Std-8vgHapI/AAAAAAAAJUU/ufYvC_NS7fw/s1600-h/017.JPG

Mandy said...

Sweet bags. I don't have a camera bag. Truth is I hate the way most them look and function! This bag seems perfect. Been taking photos since I was 15 . Now I can't take credit for all the photos on our blog my husband takes photos as well.
We live in utah county.

www.eyewinkerphotography.blogspot.com

If anyone wants a discount ... Then we'd be happy to give them a discount!

StayJo said...

That's it I'm moving to Utah!

Good Luck all you Utahans!!

Carolyn said...

Dear Guest Winner-Chooser,

I hope you choose me! I would really love to win this bad.

Here is a link to one of my favorite pictures that I have taken. Mmm, it is so lovely and reminds me of home.

http://ihaveafamilyhereonearth.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-want-to-go-home.html

All my love,
Carolyn

Staci said...

My Nikon would love a new home. Right now by kids keep me busy enough that I don't have much time for photography ventures outside the home. Here is one of my favorites i've taken recently:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Fq3EtjI6I3k/S5fN-Vuir4I/AAAAAAAAE6A/elCfC3jonMo/s1600-h/DSC_0071.JPG

Ashlee said...

Hey C Jane! I'm a photographer living in Utah. I just finished up my photo degree at BYU-I. Here's a link to one of my pictures from my Sr. project.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VJkCcb1dQvg/S0Jb1qtmuzI/AAAAAAAAAHM/DZWXeD_Chzo/s1600-h/Untitled_Panorama4_1500x282.shkl.jpg

Anna said...

Please, please oh PLEASE. I want this bad so much....my camera bag that was previous my dad's in college 30 years ago needs to be retired.

I am one of the treasured Loganites up here in cache county, and I'm still trying to accept and/or develop a measly photography business to help pay for my tuition....hopefully it works!!!

This is a great giveaway...fingers crossed!

www.annajam11.blogspot.com & www.flickr.com/annajam11

Little Brown Girl said...

i'm lovin the bag and i have been saving my pennies to buy a nikon or canon camera! i am hoping to get it before summer so i can capture the moments with my niece and nephews before they move across the country. i love taking pictures and i can not wait to start my photography career!! here is a link for my photo with me and my nephew paxton!
thank you!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k8E6DzJV4yw/S3OEKlxvSTI/AAAAAAAAAHI/chllB5S1R5Q/s1600-h/paxton+and+me.jpg

Emily said...

i don't know if it worked the first time...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y2vMMZZtunU/SrhGFWiNlzI/AAAAAAAABT0/oDWvaMLDQvc/s1600-h/Fair04.jpg

nikkipicky said...

I am entering for my daughter. She took this great self portrait of herself using the timer. There are two pictures posted...of almost the same thing. She has taken lots of fun pictures.

http://passionate4performing.blogspot.com/2009/09/personal-guitar-lessons.html

nikkipicky said...

Just entered my daughter...If I can enter for myself too. Here it is. If I can't enter for her a and me...Just her. Thanks. :)

http://firemanlover.blogspot.com/2009/12/seasons.html

A and L Stapley said...

Yay for female photogs! Love the bag! So excited to see who the mystery judge is.. :)

I am a So. utah photographer and love it here in the warm weather!

check me out... www.lisadawnphotographie.com
(its a new site so I don't have much on there yet... my personal one is www.adventuresofld.blogspot.com)

A and L Stapley said...

Oh, here's an official link...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0YwlbO1O9PM/S6hG3ZmNCjI/AAAAAAAAA2U/EwdlID-o21g/s1600-h/DSC_0118.JPG

Rachelle said...

I am a female Utahn with a camera, and I would love this bag!

I'm not much of a photographer, but I'm trying to learn so I can take pictures for my meal planning blog. Maybe a camera bag would help me take better photos??

http://letmeplandinner.blogspot.com/2010/03/roast-beef-mashed-potatoes-and-gravy.html

Kate Lorraine said...

Female, in Utah, just got a Nikon to begin my photography journey... so here I am. :) Pictures I have taken at: http://katelorraine.blogspot.com/
Happy picturing and blogging! :)

Andrea said...

I want a bag! Please?! Puh-Leeeez (as my four year old would say).

Here is a link to one of my current favorite images:

http://greenorchidphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0387.jpg


it's my son, Calvin, at an abandoned house by my in-laws in PG. I just like the overall mood of the image.

I'm a mommy photog wannabe. I'm working hard to get a business up and running! I'll offer 50% off a photo session to CJane readers if they book before the end of this contest (March 31st). Email me http://greenorchidphoto.com

Mandee said...

I got a new camera for my birthday. Which doesn't make me photographer, but might require a new, cute bag. Maybe. If I win it.

Ma Heather and Pa Craig said...
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Ma Heather and Pa Craig said...

I love living in Salt Lake City Utah! Just love it. I love photography but I don't have all the fancy equipment, yet. Someday, someday. This link to a picture I've taken isn't artistic or anything, but it's my favorite picture that I've taken in the last 9 months... http://craigandheathercardall.blogspot.com/2009/08/im.html

(the link wasn't working for some reason, so if it's not working go to craigandheathercardall.blogspot.com, go to August 2009, and the post "I'm...")

Celeste said...
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Celeste said...

I live in St. George Utah. I'm about to be the mother of 2 and I'm trying to help support my little family and support my husband (who is a full time student)by taking pictures when I can. I would LOVE to win the bag! It would make me feel so much more professional when I show up to a shoot.

Here's a link to one of my pictures:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VYd0FHbywi8/Sy_ick1XZ3I/AAAAAAAAB4w/dVIyU_ePnG8/s1600-h/122-cropped-copy.jpg

And here's the link to my Photography Business:

http://www.BeeYouPhotography.com

I know I have a lot to learn but I love taking pictures and I would love to be a winner!

Barb @ getupandplay said...

http://getupandplay.blogspot.com/2010/03/baby-harvey.html

What a great giveaway!!

Gingerlylizzy said...

Ooh, I would really love to stop carrying my camera around in my purse. Here is my image:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__xAxapzW7n4/STs9Nd071II/AAAAAAAABiY/wAzjGXRWIog/s1600-h/w1.jpg

My photog. blog is http://www.dillydallyart.blogspot.com

Brekke said...

Okay first: Jane, I wish I had found your blog a long time ago. Your link was sent to me by a friend because I do photography. But I can not stop myself from reading. I just keep going back and back so thanks, I am always up for one more thing to distract me from my housework. :)

This give away is unbelievably generous and winning doesn't matter, I am loving looking at everyone's pictures and work. We got some serious talent here!

I am submitting our family Christmas Card from this year. I shot it at Rock Canyon Park just above the Provo Temple. Had it planned and made the costumes myself. Took a lot of work and it's going to be tough to top next year.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/daydreamersphotography/4225037461/in/set-72157622340774984/

I can't offer any discounts at the moment because I currently am not taking in new clients. I am, however, doing a model search for two large projects I have coming up this summer. And that can be found at www.daydreamersphotography.com

Thank you!

Kattie said...

I am entering in behalf of my TOTALLY awesone sister-in-law. She does live in Utah and so do I. I want to win this bag for her because she is an amazing photographer and one great lady. Her name is Becky Earl and her website is beckyearlphotography.com. She is not in "buisness" right now because he is the mother of three little babes and shares her talent with us lucky family and friends, oh how I would love to see her face if she won one of these adorable bags, hey she would prob cry too, cause she is a softie:)

Tom and Joellyn Clark and family said...

Great bag. I'm just an amateur and still learning. Here are a few photos I took on a trip to England:

http://tomandjoandco.blogspot.com/2009/08/english-countryside.html

Jane said...

Oh, what a fun giveaway! I'm not a "real" photographer, but love being an amateur and learning to capture life moments in photos.

I especially love travel photos and I think a bag like this would be fantastic to help me avoid looking like a dorky tourist when I still want to take along my fancy camera and extra lenses. :)

http://jalexlong.blogspot.com/2009/08/san-francisco_12.html

These are photos from a little trip to San Francisco for my first wedding anniversary. Can't go wrong with photos of delicious pastries, right?

Becca said...

I am in GREAT need of a new photobag. For reals.

http://claryphotos.blogspot.com/search/label/engagements

I am an amatuer photographer right here in Orem, UT. I do bridals, engagements, families, and kids/babies. I used to do weddings, but am on hold with that until my baby boy is done nursing (another couple months...) and then I will back on the wedding wagon. :o)

I love learning new things, trying new ideas, and getting personality involved with every photo. If you comment on my photo blog with your contact information and mention cjane, I will give you 20% off a photo session.

Thanks for this opportunity!

Kelli said...

What a great bag!! I love it!

I live in Saratoga Springs, while I don't take picture's professionally, I love taking picture's of my family. I took this picture of my kids this last fall and, it's my favorite!

http://pancakes-anyone.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-is-for-you-c-jane.html

Tami said...

I am no professional but I LOVE to take photo's! I live in Utah and would more than LOVE this bag.

This link is to a really simple photo of my little girl- I hope that is okay.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UPT61zo2L30/S3a66DpvqBI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/zDOIdN_1a3M/s1600-h/IMG_3000.JPG

Josh and Kandice said...

I qualify!!! I live in Logan. Just got my first DSLR and am so excited to learn and get better. I desperately need a cute bag for my new lovely camera and I love, love, love the green one!
Here's one of the first pics I took with my new camera. It's my Grandma and her husband just after they got sealed at the Mt. Timpanogos Temple.
http://joshandkandice.blogspot.com/2010/03/special-day.html

Catherine said...

I would absolutely LOVE the bag! Great looking camera bags are very hard to find!

Here is a link to some of my latest photos:

http://www.catonalimbphotography.com/1/post/2010/03/ahh-spring.html

I am also starting up a photography business (in Provo / Utah County) and am offering very discounted sessions, with a CD of edited images, to anyone who wants to help me get it going!

Just leave a comment on my website or send me an e-mail.

Elizabeth Ward said...

I would like to enter for my friend Carma Gray of Carma Gray Photography in Eagle mountain. She is so awesome. Her pictures and her personality. You can look at her website, www.carmagray.com. She is the best and I'm sure deserves to win this bag more than anyone else in the world!

Eva McGann said...

Ok, so I know that everyone here is trying to get a camera bag, but I have a genuine need for a guide to Provo accomodations. Can you please help? My husband and I will be coming out to Provo from Washington D.C. in August to take our daughter to school. We plan to stay for a week and see the sights. Do you know of any cheap places without bugs crawling in them that we can stay? Obviously there are numerous hotels that I can find online, but is there any hostel type or B&B or anything like that which you might know of since you are the Provo Guru? Some little known accomodation that needs our business? Please e-mail me at [email protected] if you have time. I know you are busy getting ready to birth a baby, but any help would be great. Even if you say, "I don't know...get a hotel" that is fine too. I just want to check out the possibilities before I book a hotel. Thanks!!!!

Rebecca said...

Love the bag, love the color red, totally live in Utah, but am not a professional photographer, but I'm my families photographer, I always have my Sony Cybershot in my purse ready to pull out at any moment and capture Life when ever needed. My pic's may not be the best, but it's like a journal or scrapbook of my life. Visit my blog www.rebeccaslifeblog.blogspot.com to see my life so far!

jenna said...

I just finished spiffing up my photo blog last night...

Take a peek!

http://jennanelsonphoto.blogspot.com/

Dana Willis said...

Hooray for a great giveaway!! I need a bag badly. I have a backpack that holds everything, but it's on my back!! I need a bag like this!

I live in N. Salt Lake area and I've been doing photography a little over a year now.
Here is the address to go see one of my favorite images I shot:

http://danawillisphoto.blogspot.com/2010/03/one-of-my-favorites.html

If you are needing to book a session, just mention that you saw this comment on this blog and get $15 off your session fee:)

ames said...

My husband gave me a Canon Rebel T1i for Christmas, and it has nestled its way into my heart like some furry woodland creature. Unfortunately, it currently rests its head in the world's ugliest camera bag.

This was taken at a recent Edgemont Elementary assembly (Go Eagles!):
http://momentile.com/showMomentile/184/81448

Bergeson Family said...

Hi Cjane,

I LOVE photography. Here are some pictures...

http://babsphotographyut.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

Tiffany Anderson said...

What a great idea! I am so desperate need of a new bag and one that is cute, not black and bulky!

http://www.tiffanyandersonblog.com/
http://www.tiffanyanderson.net/

Katie said...

Oh please pick me! My rebel needs a new home

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5163608&l=16239f33e6&id=566244936

Katie said...

p.s. I live in SLC

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jules said...

Oooh, I'm in desperate need of a camera bag. Ok, a PRETTY camera bag.

Here's a link to my fave from last fall: http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u220/jmahealanitate/IMG_1532-web.jpg

or on the blog:
http://julesandjustintate.blogspot.com/2009/10/until-i-get-around-to-posting.html

Michelle said...

I was totally going to buy a bag like this, but I would love to win it instead!

I should know how to post one pic, but I don't. However, the picture on my homepage is an obvious fav, so will share that one.

http://www.michellesallayphotography.com/

Kiery said...

Yay! I live in Provo and I love to take pictures!
This is one of my more favorite pictures taken at a BYU Football game!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=36272480&l=faf4742c6b&id=17829351

Krystal said...

I am one of the many, many Provo living professional photography wanna-bes and I'd love to win this bag. My photography blog is:
http://www.sparklesphotography.blogspot.com/
I'm trying to build my portfolio and start into the world of wedding photography. If anyone is interested, I am willing to take your engagement, bridal, or wedding pictures for FREE.

Olivia Carter said...

I'm NOT a professional at all but I love taking pictures, mostly for posterity.

Here's one of my favs:
http://oliviacarter.blogspot.com/2010/02/raspberry-baby-fingers.html

Coryn said...

I love that bag! I'm here in Provo and my picture is the first picture on my blog at this link:
http://ohlalalandfashion.blogspot.com/

stacey said...

Well, I was recently gifted my husband's old camera, D80, so I have something nicer than my point and shoot to use which probably needs a nice new home. :) I do live in Utah. And here's a a link to my blog:
http://www.maughanstersinc.blogspot.com
A picture, in particular the 6th one down:
http://maughanstersinc.blogspot.com/2007/11/scarlett-lillian.html

Barb said...

Hi, I love the bag, would love to own one too.... I live in Orem & I'm an intermediate casual photographer, I do want to get better, but I need to some how find more day in my life, everything is used up.

sassiern.blogspot.com

I have Cjane as one of my peeps :D

Julie said...

wahoo! I could take much better pics with a bag like this :)

here is a pic:
http://picasaweb.google.com/brockandjulie/RasmussenFamilyFun02?authkey=Gv1sRgCMDdnPvIvsyFLQ#5436867117365871858

Tyler said...

I put a ring on it. Thus, I comment. Here's a picture I took of my son. My wife is the real photographer, though.

http://picasaweb.google.com/tyland1/SimonJ#5453139913405042706

Calvin Family said...

I'm a Provo livin' mother of three who loves to take pictures of her kids. Here are some of my favorites of my little boy:

http://calvinfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/get-on-your-boots-yeah.html

Janci Olds said...

Here's mine!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w270/photophish/fountaintrimmed.jpg

The Laidlaws said...

I'm a mommy of two and wannabe photographer living in Saratoga Springs. I'm getting my first DSLR soon and would LOVE to start my own photography business sometime this coming year...ya know, after I learn to use the fancy thing. I would love to have one of these gorgeous bags!

My pic:

http://thelaidlaws.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-year-ago-right-now.html

Lindsay said...

I LOVE that bag!! We are rockin' my husband's camera bag from high school--it's really bad! Here is a link to a picture I took. I am a Utah County girl by the way!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CtyXYCeBDZM/SF9PlHgPKjI/AAAAAAAAAjU/2-ATpEQV5SQ/s320/DSC_0934.JPG

Susan said...

I'm just starting out in this biz, and I would LOVE a fashionable bag that holds my equipment for shoots! This is the coolest giveaway! I currently only charge $40.00, but I would give CJane readers 10% off!

Here is a link to my photography blog:
http://ssmphotography.blogspot.com

and here is one for one of my favorite pictures I've taken recently:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qJ0Rk6fzkwU/S6pBpzdeTNI/AAAAAAAABCw/tML1exK9ijg/s1600/DSC_0159.jpg

I really want to win! I'm crossing my fingers, toes, legs, arms, I'm a pretzel here!

The Jorgensen's said...

I definitely need a new purse that will also double as a camera bag. The one I have now that is only 2 months old is already falling apart. Here's a few pic's I took for a friend's little girl:

http://jorgensenjabbers.blogspot.com/2010/03/march-15-2010.html

Candace and Matt said...

I know you have SO many people wanting this bag and I'm no professional, but I LOVE taking pictures. Especially of my children. My link is to my family blog and the picture that I want to submit is the one that is my header. So, just take a looksie and I hope you like it!! Thank you so much!

http://townsendsarecool.blogspot.com

This has nothing to do with the bag, but I read your blog everyday and I LOVE you. I think we would be great friends.

Oh, and I live in Murray. And I'm done now.

Leslie said...

I absolutely LOVE these bags! I have wanted one for so long now but apparently things like food, clothes for your kid, and car repairs are more important!
I live in Pleasant Grove and love photography. I am always carrying my camera everywhere my 2 year old and I go (hence why I NEED a more compact bag!).
Here is one of my favorite series of pictures from my blog :

http://friendshipdaisies.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-loves.html

Ashley said...

I do live in Utah and I am a photographer of the female variety. I just started a blog and my DSLR has to come with me wherever I go along with my purse and my son's diaper bag. So a bag that would eliminate the need for two of those bags would be greatly appreciated. You can see the image I am entering at:

http://wheresouthmeetswest.blogspot.com/2010/03/she-needs-wide-open-spaces.html

It's the very first image at the top of the post.

Thanks

Heather said...

What a fun idea! I live in American Fork and I am busy trying to learn the art of a perfect exposure.

Here are some links to a few of my most favorite recent photos.

http://kyleandheatherstyle.blogspot.com/2010/03/britt-kids.html

http://kyleandheatherstyle.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-kendall.html

Thanks for looking! I would SO love that bag.

Amber Thompson said...

Well I'm going to be brave and put myself out there. I would LOVE to win a new bag, I currently carry around a Lowepro backpack, not girly enough for me but gets the job done.
Here's link to the photo I'm entering...http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yDGTiSqDp5U/S6UEWlDntLI/AAAAAAAABRo/sMlUeo9Rk4A/s400-h/DSC_4948e+copy.jpg
Here's a link to my blog...http://amberthompsonphotography.blogspot.com/
I will offer 15% OFF to CJane readers!! I'm located in Davis County. Thanks!!!

Keiauni said...

ThaT bag is straight up awesome!! gotta have it:)

www.puddingforbrains.blogspot.com

check out the photos I just took of my newborn son Liam, whilst still on Lortab:) I love taking photos, and love other people that love taking photos!

Keiauni said...

Oh! and yes...
I live in Tooele, UT.

and...My baby was born on cjane's birthday!! I was so excited:)

Jessica Hills said...

This is AWESOME! Here is my blog:

http://thehillsarelivin.blogspot.com/

Pretty much all of my posts have a picture I have taken...and I charge pennies compared to most so leave a comment or send me an email if you are looking to get some pics done!

Jessie said...

What a great giveaway! I'm a life-long Utah resident and female photographer, woot! Here's a link to a photo I've taken recently:

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o289/jalexise/weddingday-135.jpg

And c jane readers, I'm offering you a $100 session! Visit my Web site for more info on me :)

www.jessiealexisphotography.com

Karlene said...

I LOVE photography, and I would LOVE to put my Nikon in that bag!They're are sooooo cute! It gives me a reason to smile!
[email protected]

Katie said...

-female
-in provo
-my photograph: http://quasisbelltower.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-hope.html

i love these bags! have been totally eying them for a while now. i would love to be the lucky winner!!

Sarah said...

Oh C jane.. You're the best. I have been wanting one of these bags for at least.. a whole 3 weeks now! I was just about to buy one but, maybe I'll be lucky enough to win! :)

I live in (& love) Utah.
I have a photography business: www.sarahtoblerphotography.com

I'd like to offer 15% off to all cjane readers! :)

Jenn said...

I'm not a pro by any means. But I live in Utah and I take pictures! I am Strawberry RicRac on the first post in this blog: http://piperandchloe.blogspot.com/

Judith said...

Female, in Davis County, and while not a professional, I'm the expert in the family. That includes most of the extended family too.

Not my best ever pic, but I like it

http://picasaweb.google.com/judithwhite315/RandomPicturesFromTheLastSeveralMonths#5454152996388659938

Autumn & Chris said...

I live in Bluffdale, UT. I love photography. I have been dabbling for about 3 years and own a small, itsy, bitsy business. So here is to hopefully winning that Big Beauty of a RED BAG.
http://autumnsacornsphoto.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-kiddies.html
Take a look at the 3,4 & 5th pic's... Or the whole blog.

Carlyn Anna said...

I live in Provo because it's completely wonderful. And I take picture here. I'm a graduate art student and a fabulous bag would add some glamour to my life in the trenches.

Pictures on my blog: carlynanna.blogspot.com

Thank you!

Jessica said...

So cute..Just got an SLR and need to learn to use it.

http://phillipandjessica.blogspot.com/2010/02/seattle-and-olympics.html

Carlye said...

SO cute! I want it!
My photography equipment was recently stolen out of my car (tragic, I know). You can read the sad tale here:

http://timandcarlyemorgan.blogspot.com/2010/03/terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-day.html

I'm slowly (but surely) replacing it all. I would love love love this bag.

My photo-blog is:
www.carlyemorganphotography.blogspot.com

My website is:
www.carlyemorgan.com

And a picture I love can be found here:
http://www.carlyemorganphotography.com/#a=0&at=0&mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=4

Spencer and Sara said...

Not too professional. But love the bag.

our blog http://www.thessminnow.blogspot.com/

Laura (and Chris) Miller said...

Wow- this bag made me break out in song when I first saw it!

(literally)
*turn on the Boom Box*
*Coolio Style* (1,2,3,4 Coolio Style)
(because that Jo Tote is super cool!)

Ain't no tote like a Jo Tote tote because a Jo Tote tote is fly-
so when you see this young lady but her canon is something shady
then you outta give the lady a Tote.
I got my flash on the dash and my lens mixed with my pens
but Jo Tote's got the potion to put my photography in motion!

Click, click, now that's the trick
Jo Tote would solve my problem real quick!

1-2-3-4 get that camera off the floor!
I Need a need a Jo Tote to get down....
I Need a need a Jo Tote to get down...

...seriously though- this bag would be AWESOME! I take my Canon everywhere (seriously- I think I average 4 or 5 hundred pictures a day!) - and after saving all my pennies for the dang body, lens, and flash, there are no more pennies for a bag :(

ALSO- hubby and I are moving to China, so a bag like this would be a.b.s.o.l.u.t.e.y amazing there!

Here's a few sets from my flickr account- if you notice, all of these pictures are from good old Utah valley!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43855946@N05/sets/

erica said...

oh Courtney, you are simply wonderful! This comes at such a perfect time for me, as I am in the process of buying a new camera! I am having my first baby at the end of May, and I hope to capture every second of her precious life in a higher quality than my little Canon provides. I am by no means a professional, but I've finally done the research and decided on the camera, so now it is time to accessorize (my favorite part)! I live in Draper, UT

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=17810005#!/photo.php?pid=39991031&id=17810005

http://russanderica.blogspot.com/

happyful said...

I am not a professional, but I am my family's photographer extraordinaire. And I just got a new camera that I am afraid to bring anywhere without the protection of my nonexistent bag. So it mostly just stays on top of my fridge.

http://happyful.blogspot.com/2010/03/blessed.html

What I See said...

I love it!
Here is a link to my picture a day photo blog.
http://ilookedoutmywindow.blogspot.com/

Winn Family said...

I live in Lehi, UT. I have a nice camera, but just use it to take pics of my kids, so I would love a cute bag to tote it around in.
Here's the pic:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BtdDXFbRVow/S6v7m-b-vJI/AAAAAAAACSw/bVzxPCNVGoU/s1600/4months3.jpg

Brittany Stucki said...

I live in Coral Canyon, in Saint George and my neighbor told me about this contest. I would love to win!

I have been taking pictures for almost a year.

I would love to offer c Jane readers 25% off a session. I also am offering mini sessions for $100 including some on a CD and a print. Check out my blog for more details. www.myframedphotography.com

My picture I am submitting is:
http://myframedphotography.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-faces-angles-challenge-t-h-i-s-w-e-e.html

emlizalmo said...

I hope that link will work. I LOVE the bag. <3 It SO beats my 1994 vhs recorder camera bag.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q87aJIbrPhY/Sum3BKGkIFI/AAAAAAAAD5U/_W5GCX6bTJ4/s1600-h/i+00096.JPG

Erica said...

i would love one of these bags. so awesome and so much better then the lame bag i carry my camera in.
i live in draper and am a casual photographer. i love taking snapshots of my little boy, landscape and temples.

http://tjanderica.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-front-porch-winner.html

www.28thstreetphoto.etsy.com

Whitney Hardie said...

I'm here, hailing from P-rovo. I would LOVE to own this bag. The photos I'm linking are of the salt flats - very beautiful and full of Utah pride!

http://hardiephotography.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-magical.html

Lots more photos at www.hardiephotography.blogspot.com

marymary said...

So, you said the contest will be decided by a "judge," which I'm taking to mean it's a photo contest, not a randomly selected giveaway, right? I'm not entirely clear.

Anyway, I'm one of the masses of complete amatuers who's learning to love photography, I got my first DSLR 6 months ago, and I WOULD LOVE THAT BAG.

Photo linky.

Becky said...

I am so female! Why just today I got a free panty liner from Carefree in the mail - how's that for proof. ;)

My photo subject is so not female. He's an adorable (then three, now four-year-old) with a passion for making paper robots. He tells me the shape he wants, I cut the cardstock, then he adds glue and buttons and sometimes remote controls. I also adore his messy, messy face with a hint of a smile - okay fine, no smile. But a mommyphotog can hope, no?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/becky_pipes/4412114579/

p.s. my stylin' retro bike in the background would look oh-so-fancy with a red camera bag on it, just saying. :)

Stefanie Horsley said...

I live in provo which makes me cool like you!

Here are some links to some pictures! Attempting to become a photographer!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3302799&l=32f85c5629&id=532350473

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3455464&l=9f46eb37d6&id=532350473

and last one http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2721889&l=bf74d58409&id=532350473

Shanny said...

I live in St George, UTAH! I take pictures! Um, I don't take good pictures. Was that a requirement? Are you sure you want a link to a picture I've taken? Prepare to be underwhelmed:

http://sblockburger.blogspot.com/2008/07/some-pictures.html

But I would love to get better. And get a better camera. And have a nice camera bag :)

Spencer+Kellie said...

owwwwwwwwww keeping my fingers crossed! http://spencerandkellie.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-been-long-time.html

Kellie From Centerville!

em&amp;m said...

Dearest cjane,

I would adore a cute bag to tote my photography equipment around in.

I couldn't decide between two pictures but here's the post:
http://emandmlove.blogspot.com/2010/03/curtsy.html

Thanks!
Emily

jen said...

so fun! i shoot my food, but it's much more fun to eat. :)

my food blog with lots of yummy pictures
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Anna said...

Oh goodness. How I would LOVE to win this bag!!

www.boololophotography.blogspot.com

Christine Frandsen said...

Live in Utah.. check!
Love the bag... check!
Love to take pics... check!
Proof: http://cxclax.blogspot.com/2008/02/carry-this-picture-for-luck.html