Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts

October 8, 2014

My Photography Secret: How I Achieve Great Lighting in Dark Situations




The Chromo Inc Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel D-SLR Light is a continuous light panel with 160 LED lights that help brighten your photos, allowing for a dramatic improvement in every single low-light situation you encounter. I shoot with a Nikon and I love my camera; it gets the shot every time when it's nice and sunny or even overcast out but as we all know, low light situations aren't the easiest to capture beautiful photos in.

When I was offered the opportunity to review the Chromo LED Camera Light I was overjoyed, I've heard from other bloggers and photographers about artificial lights that help enhance your photos... and this light definitely delivers! You can adjust the intensity as well as use the filters that come with the light, making the light adaptable and useful in all kinds of situations.

To show you the strength of this awesome light, I shot my delicious coffee cake cupcakes recipe with the light at different settings, ranging from the light on all the way (far left) to no light at all (far right):

As you can see, the light definitely helps to achieve beautiful photos, I think with a little editing the shot in the middle (mid-range on the adjustment wheel) is the most appealing. What do you think? How would you use a photography light like this if you had one? I'd love to know.




I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com.
Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

September 1, 2014

Mialisia Jewelry: How Will You Wear It? + A Giveaway!

How will you wear it? Learn more about Mialisia Jewelry and enter to win!

As you probably already know, I'm a Mialisia Jewelry Ambassador and I've shared a couple of posts over the past few months to familiarize you with their unique jewelry line. It's all so gorgeous and I've been so excited to share with my readers every month, but this month's look may be my favorite out of all of the looks I'm reviewing!

How will you wear it? Learn more about Mialisia Jewelry and enter to win!

How will you wear it? Learn more about Mialisia Jewelry and enter to win!

Falling in love with Mialisia's collections is an easy thing to do - I went from seriously slacking in the jewelry department to having several options...  Thank goodness for Mialisia! The versatile pieces they include blend together perfectly, I love mixing and matching each month's collections together... But this month I love how every piece in the collection matched with everything. I've always been a big fan of classic styles, hence my attraction to the pin up look, and this month's super classy look didn't disappoint! The Spun Gold Necklace, The Pearl Drop Earrings, The Precious Pearl Necklace, and The Coral Delicate Necklace all embody classic elegance and compliment every single outfit I pair them with. I wore the jewelry with outfits I styled to attend a wedding, my first day of school, interviews, lunch with friends, and more.


How will you wear it? Learn more about Mialisia Jewelry and enter to win!
How will you wear it? Learn more about Mialisia Jewelry and enter to win!




It's hard to choose a favorite piece of Mialisia jewelry, but my current favorite piece is the Precious Pearl Necklace. The little filigree details are a huge seller in my book - I'm a total sucker for the little details like this. It's a gorgeous piece worn both long or double wrapped as a shorter necklace, I've also been wearing it as a belt (as you can see with the pink dress above).

How will you wear it? Learn more about Mialisia Jewelry and enter to win!

How will you wear it? Learn more about Mialisia Jewelry and enter to win!


Just like the past few months, Mialisia is going to give away the same collection I featured to one of my lucky readers! Who wants to win?

The pieces in this month's collection include:

        Spun Gold       x        Precious Pearl       x       Coral Delicate       x       Pearl Drop Earrings


How will you wear it? Learn more about Mialisia Jewelry and enter to win!


Enter to win this collection with the giveaway tools form below:




Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.This contest will run through September 30th at 11:59 pm EST. Must be 18 years or older to win.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other company mentioned above. You understand that you are providing your information to Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and not to Facebook, I will not use your information other than to e-mail you a winning notification if you are the chosen winner. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form above. Void Where Prohibited. Please note that Lauren Paints | a beautiful life is not the party held responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

August 20, 2014

#WordlessWednesday - This month has been a roller coaster!

Where has the time gone? I can't believe I haven't posted my wordless Wednesday post for the past few weeks, major blogger fail! Here's a quick photo recap of the month so far:

 {our doggie visitor last week}

August 3, 2014

How to Wear Mialisia Jewelry & a giveaway! {Sweet Summertime Giveaway Hop} - ends 8/18


I shared a post last month about Mialisia Jewelry and how the company started, why I love it so much, and I simply showed off their beautiful jewelry! This month I'll be showing you how I wear my Mialisia Jewelry, show casing several different looks! I've even added a little video about how the necklaces work together and how I pair them.
Check out the video and then enter to win with the giveaway tools form below!




Details on Mialisia's fun, vintage inspired looks for August:
  


 The Sephira Necklace  is made to resemble an antique silver and features clear glass beads with funky silver hoops, this necklace has an edgy, vintage vibe that I adore. The Sephira necklace matches everything and can make any outfit look well styled!




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The Madison Necklace is an eclectic mix of silver beads and bursts of purple, turquoise, red and green. The bursts of color really give this necklace personality and make it unique and fun! The perfect accessory for when you want to make a statement but you also don't want to appear too bold.


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The Savannah Blue Necklace is a bohemian chic piece of jewelry.  Crafted with antique silver accents and chains, while featuring a mixture of delicate turquoise and white beads makes for a necklace that is stunning addition to any outfit. I love wearing this necklace with unexpected items, including the leopard print dress I featured on the blog recently, which you can see in photos below!







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The Morning Glory Necklace  is the piece I reference in the video that has beads that match the Madison Necklace. This is a delicate chain, with details in the small beads that are super ornate. I love pairing this piece with all of my other Mialisia pieces, it's a basic piece but very valuable to my collection!

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Which piece of Mialisia Jewelry is your favorite?


Sweet Summertime Giveaway Hop
August 4-18, 2014
Mialisia Jewelry Bundle Giveaway in August:
4 Gorgeous Necklaces!

{Retail Value: $206}




   

I'm so incredibly happy one of my readers will win a bundle of the exact same necklaces I have pictured above, these pieces are so fun - I wish I could give each of you a set!
Please use the Giveaway Tools form below to enter to win:




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A special thanks to Project 7 for sponsoring the Grand Prize with 7 different flavors each containing 12 packs of gum and mints! Project 7 is all about giving back, with each purchase, a portion is donated back to 7 areas of needs. Project 7 offers 6 fun gum flavors like Birthday Cake and Front Porch Lemonade along with Peppermint Vanilla mints. Make sure to stop by The Review Wire for The Grand Prize and enter for your chance to win all 7 varieties of Project 7 gum and mints, a retail value of $105!






Be sure to enter all of the other great giveaways listed below:





Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.This contest will run through August 18th at 11:59 pm EST. Must be 18 years or older to win.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other company mentioned above. You understand that you are providing your information to Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and not to Facebook, I will not use your information other than to e-mail you a winning notification if you are the chosen winner. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form above. Void Where Prohibited. Please note that Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and all other bloggers participating are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. The Sweet Summertime Event Bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. Companies and bloggers, if you would like to participate in group giveaway events like this one, sign up to be emailed about future events hosted by Review Wire Media.