FRIDAY GIVEAWAY // MOM AND POP PHOTO SCHOOL

You are the lucky Mom and Pop Photo School winner! Christy commented, "I have 2 beautiful, fun and energetic girls. I want to learn to take better pictures and focus on quality, not quantity. I'd rather have 5 really nice photos that really capture their spirit than 100 snapshots." We'll be in touch shortly, Christy.

To all those who didn't win, guess what?! Candace is passing along a 30% DISCOUNT to our Epiphanie friends! Simply enter Epiphanie1 at checkout. Code expires May 31, 2012. Register for courses at www.momandpopphoto.com.

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Hey moms and dads! Do you want to learn how to use that fancy DSLR camera of yours? And most importantly, learn how to take better pictures of your kids? Well, we have a giveaway for you!


Mom and Pop Photo School was founded by Candace Moss, mom and professional children's photographer. Candace made it her mission to help parents conquer the camera and ultimately take great pictures of their children. Her mission was accomplished with the creation of her super simple, self-paced course in PDF form - Camera 101 and Portraits 101!

One lucky winner will receive the Camera 101 and Portraits 101 courses PLUS membership in the Mom and Pop online student support community, The Lab.

To enter, comment below about why you NEED this course. Contest ends on Monday, May 28 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on Tuesday, May 29. Good luck!

Postcards > Kaikoura, New Zealand

Morning breaks along the shores of Kaikoura, a small town on the South Island of New Zealand.
Photo taken by Melanie Barrow, Bodhikai Imagery.

We want to feature your favorite travel photo in this new 'Have An Epiphanie' series - "Postcards." Send your photo and a caption about where the image was taken to media@epiphaniebags.com. Can't wait to travel the world through your pictures!

MIXED BAG | Color Splash

For the perfect wow, pair neutral essentials - like a grey sofa and our Grey Stella camera bag/purse - with splashes of color throughout your wardrobe and home decor!

1. Coral top, A|Wear | 2. Disc stud earrings, PILGRIM | 3. Nail polish in Tart Deco, ESSIE | 4. Grey Stella, EPIPHANIE | 5. Jeans, MOTHER DENIM | 6. Heart bangle, MARC BY MARC JACOBS | 7. Wedge sandal, MARY PORTAS & CLARKS | 8. Office + living space, featured on GLITTER GUIDE

WORKSPACE: ALLDRIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Inspired by her love for all things shabby chic and thrifty, Hanna Alldrin of Alldrin Photography wanted to create a studio space that felt "comfortable and homey." So about a year ago, with help from her husband and friends, Alldrin Photography Studio became a reality.



Hanna's Alldrin Photography logo served as the studio color scheme inspiration of gray and lime green. She also chose gray because it works well as an alternate backdrop to white walls.


In an effort to stay on budget and true to the shabby chic inspiration, Hanna acquired all studio decorations and furniture from thrift stores, yard sales, consignment shops and salvage yards.



Hanna writes, "As time goes on I still shop for thrift prop items for my clients to use during sessions. I use DROP IT MODERN backdrops because they add some spice to my space and images."


More photos from Hanna's studio can be found here on her blog!


Do you have a unique photo studio or workspace? We'd love to feature it here on Have An Epiphanie! Send your photos and information about your space to media@epiphaniebags.com.

WHERE DID YOU HAVE YOUR EPIPHANIE? // CHICAGO

We're off to Chicago today with portrait photographer, Betty Elaine Simpson! Betty's husband recently took her there for a weekend trip, and Red Lola was her must-have accessory.


Betty's five favorite things to do in Chicago include:

One - Take pictures at Millennium Park. Just walk around and take the city in. You’ll find plenty of places for photos (including Union Station).

Two - Stay somewhere wonderful with a room on a high floor.





Three - After dinner, go have cocktails at the Signature Lounge atop the John Hancock. It is the best view of the city at night. Tip! The women's bathroom has the best view! Men have tried to go in there to look, ha.

 
Four - Shop! Magnificent Mile has some great stores...
Five - Visit the Art Institute of Chicago Museum and the Shedd Aquarium!


Thanks for sharing your photos and Chicago highlights with us, Betty! Looks like a fabulous trip!

What are your favorite Chicago destinations? Tell us by commenting below.


Attention all those who own Epiphanie bags! We know you've been to some fabulous places. Or live in some incredible, travel-worthy cities for that matter. We want to hear from you! Send a few shots of you with your Epiphanie bag, the travel spot + your 5 favorite things to do in that location to media@epiphaniebags.com.  Include a short bio about yourself and note "Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie?" in the subject line. If we publish your submission, we'll send you an in-stock Epiphanie bag of your choice!