Picture It: July photo contest

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR THREE JULY PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS:

CINDI POOLE

HAPPY JAX

MISTY BALLARD

We'll be in touch soon via email!

Everyone else, thanks for your Independence entries! Check back for our August photo contest which will be posted soon.


Well hello July! Can you believe we're already half way through the year?!?

For this month's Epiphanie Picture It photo contest we want to see your INDEPENDENCE photos! Fun, right? Fireworks and all things America are terrific! Have another shot in mind? Maybe a child riding their bike for the first time or a baby bird leaving the nest... that works too! Be creative. We love to see and share your photos!



TO ENTER, DO THIS FIRST >>

1 > Post your INDEPENDENCE photo submission to your blog, Flickr account, Pinterest board
 OR Instagram account.
(Only one photo submission per person. Please do not submit a series of shots as your entry as these will be deleted. Links to photos on Facebook, Twitter or Google+ are not acceptable forms of entry and these will also be deleted.)

2 > Post your photo here by clicking on the "Add your link" button below:
(If you inadvertently post the incorrect link, click on the red x to delete, then resubmit your entry.)

ONCE YOU'VE ADDED YOUR PHOTO, THEN COMPLETE YOUR ENTRY BELOW>>

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We're so excited to see your INDEPENDENCE entries! Contest ends on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11:59PM CST. Winners will be chosen at random and announced the same week. Good luck!

Please note: Only one photo submission per person. From time to time Epiphanie may choose to post your photo submissions to our Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media pages. By entering this photo contest, you are granting Epiphanie permission to share your photo on our social media pages. We will, of course, state the photo source each time we share.

Black+White Photography feature

The Epiphanie Lyric camera + iPad bag was included in the July issue of Black+White Photography's "Window Shopping" feature! We're honored!

Picture It: May photo contest

CONGRATULATIONS HEATHER! You are the lucky winner of an Epiphanie bag AND $100 worth of templates from Photo Card Boutique! Please email media@epiphaniebags.com to claim your prize!

Thanks to all who entered your "morning" submissions! If May wasn't your lucky month, get ready for our June photo contest which has an incredible prize package up for grabs!

It's time for the next round of our 'Picture It' photo contest! The May theme is: MORNING! So let's see your sunrises, misty lakes, coffee, chaos, sleeping babies or anything else significant in the morning timeframe.

The SUPER prize package for May includes:

We're thrilled to be partnering with Photo Card Boutique for our May photo contest! They offer a beautiful array of unique and creative products for your photography business including templates for albums, photo cards, blogs and more! When you have chance, you should also check out their BLOG filled with color palettes galore! For tons of inspiration connect with Photo Card Boutique on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!


Enter to win an Epiphanie Camera Bag and $100.00 worth of templates from Photo Card Boutique by doing the following:
 
1) Post your very own "MORNING" photo submission online:
 - to your blog
 - Flickr account
 - Pinterest board
    OR
 - Instagram account
(Only one photo submission per person. Links to photos on Facebook, Twitter or Google+ are not acceptable forms of entry.)

2) Caption your picture with the following:
I entered the Epiphanie Camera Bags + Photo Card Boutique Picture It photo contest! http://bit.ly/ITqV5R

3) Post your photo here by clicking on the "Add your link" button below:
(If you inadvertently post the incorrect link, click on the red x to delete, then resubmit your entry.)

Complete those three steps and you're entered to win!

Want to submit bonus entries?
*Tweet - I entered the @EpiphanieBags + @PhotogBoutique Picture It photo contest! http://bit.ly/ITqV5R
Then comment below that you tweeted this message (include your Twitter handle in the comment).

*Post on your Facebook wall - I entered the @Epiphanie + @Photo Card Boutique Picture It photo contest! http://bit.ly/ITqV5R
Then comment below that you posted on Facebook.

*Share your favorite Epiphanie camera bag style on Pinterest!
Then comment below with your favorite style and link to your post on Pinterest.

We can't wait to see your MORNING entries! Contest ends on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 11:59PM CST. Winner will be chosen at random and announced the same week. Good luck!

Please note: Only one photo submission per person. From time to time Epiphanie may choose to post your photo submissions to our Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media pages. By entering this photo contest, you are granting Epiphanie permission to share your photo on our social media pages. We will, of course, state the photo source each time we share.

MIXED BAG | Garden Party

We couldn't help but be inspired by the vibrant color displayed in this table setting! Pink lovers, our sweet but assertive Fuchsia Clover will bring lots of happy to your life too!

1. Sun hat, SAN DIEGO HAT COMPANY | 2. Sunglasses, DVF | 3. Lola Cinch Waist Top, ALICE + OLIVIA | 4. Nello Evergreen Earrings, AMRITA SINGH | 5.  Yellow Briolette Cluster Ring, JUICY COUTURE | 6. Fuchsia Clover camera + laptop bag,  EPIPHANIE | 7. Eternal Sandal, NAYA | 8. Skinny boyfriend jeans, CURRENT ELLIOTT | 9. Garden scene, BRIGHT.BAZAAR

WHERE DID YOU HAVE YOUR EPIPHANIE? // ITALY

In today's Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie? we join Melissa Shipley and her Black Lola as she journeys through Sorrento, Rome, Siena, Cinque Terre, Venice and beyond.

"Lola was perfect for the trip - especially after my Nikon blew a sensor on our first full day.  Luckily, we had brought along our digital point-and-shoot as a back-up.  I locked my Nikon and lenses in the hotel safe, rearranged the dividers in Lola, packed her full of guide books and water bottles, and had a great adventure!"

Melissa's five favorite highlights from her Italian adventure consisted of:


"1. Seeing ancient Rome. Maybe it is the art major in me, but finally being able to see the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum in person was so satisfying.


2. Stepping inside the Sistine Chapel. I don't think that there is any way to prepare yourself for the feeling you get when you step into the Sistine Chapel.  It truly is amazing.
2b) I know this is sort of cheating, but standing in front of the Pieta inside of St. Peter's was equally humbling.


3. Visiting the island of Capri and the Blue Grotto. We took a day trip to Capri from Sorrento, and it was one of my favorite days of our vacation. The entire island of Capri is beautiful.





4. Hiking the Cinque Terre. We spent a full day hiking between towns on the Italian Riviera. The natural beauty there is amazing, but the towns themselves were the highlight for me. Each of the towns had their own unique vibe. Sadly, about two weeks after we left, a serious storm caused major mud slides in two of the towns. I hope that they are able to recover, and I hope to make it back there sometime in the future.








5) Getting lost in Venice. We went into Venice with no real itinerary - we just wanted to wander the streets and experience the city (and take pictures).  We had the worst map ever, and I am sort of thankful for that.  Just wandering the streets and discovering new canals or tiny shops made for a fabulous two days."
 

Thanks for your sharing your adventure with Have An Epiphanie, Melissa! To our readers - have you been to Italy? What are your favorite travel spots within that country? Comment 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!