Alright, raise your hand if you would love to improve your photos. Who wouldn’t, right? We all know having great photos for your Etsy shop is super important. Learning to take stunning photos with your DSLR camera is easier than you might think…check out The UNmanual!
The UNmanual is for beginner photographers who want to take control of their cameras. In the guide you will learn about your camera, what settings Drew shoots on and why, and how to shoot on manual while properly exposing an image. You will also learn about lighting and how to create ideal lighting situations. It is filled with pictures and examples!
Drew sent me a copy to see for myself and it’s a wonderful book that’s easy to follow. I love how Drew gives so many examples and explains her favorite settings…so helpful!
This book will inspire you get out of your auto focus habit and help you take photos you’ll treasure.
When you purchase The UNmanual you will receive an instantly downloadable file as well as a hard copy of the guide that will be mailed to you. I love having the hard copy to flip through and the gotta-have-it-now side of me was thrilled about the download feature. 🙂
Check out Drew’s photography books on Mom*Tog.
I’m sure you’re interested in how to win your own copy of The UNmanual {$95 value} to have your photos in tip-top shape for the holidays.
Can’t wait? Use the code “everythingetsy20” to get 20% off The Unmanual right now. {expires 10/12/11}
Here’s how to enter…
- Leave a comment about one of your favorite photos or something you would love to learn about photography. {1 entry}
- Spread the word of this fun giveaway by Twitter, Facebook or blog post. {1 entry each}
- Do you keep up with Mom*Tog on Facebook? {1 entry}
- If you subscribe to Everything Easy, follow me on Twitter, or Like us on Facebook…you rock! {1 entry each}
This fantastic giveaway ends when the clock strikes midnight on October 12th. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
**This giveaway has ended. The winner is Betherann…congratulations!
Good luck!!!!
~Kim
Stephanie Crane says
I LIKE you on facebook
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I would like to learn how to take better pictures of my products in general
Stephanie Crane says
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I follow you on twitter
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Liked mom*tog on facebook
Jenny P says
I follow you on Twitter (thecozyproject)
Jenny P says
I have some super old school pics of my siblings and I when we were all ten and under and they are some of my most prized possessions!
Jenny P says
And I like you on Facebook! 😉
janene says
i’d love to learn more about different lenses for my camera.
janene says
tweeted @alohaneener
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i subscribe!
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and i follow on twitter 🙂
Kelly says
I would really love to learn more about how to create really great bokeh in my photographs!
Kelly says
I subscribe to Everything Etsy via google reader!
Kelly says
I’m also an EE facebook fan. 🙂
Charlie says
I would love to learn how to really use my camera settings.
Adena says
My most favorite photo I’ve taken was of my son who had just turned 3. He was outside “helping” his dad build the shed and was wearing bib overalls and had a red toboggan hat on. He was standing in the doorway holding a broom and the natural light was PERFECT. His blue eyes were simply brilliant – what I aim for recreating in Photoshop, it was straight of the camera!
Adena says
I already subscribe 🙂
Adena says
Now following you on Twitter
Betherann says
Great giveaway! I would love to learn how to best use light/lighting in my photography.
Betherann says
I subscribe to this blog!
Betherann says
I follow you on FB.
Betherann says
I also follow you on Twitter! Okay, done now. 🙂
Charlie says
Subscribe to everything esty.
Charlie says
tweeted about it on twitter
shelby says
i have had a nice camera for a while and i feel like i read the manual and never figure anything out.
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Glenys says
I take bad photos. So this really would be helpful.
Glenys says
Following you on twitter as Glenys133
Khristen Foss says
I not only need to learn this for my shop, but for my everyday photos as well. the book will help me feel a bit more confident when kicking the auto-focus habit! Thanks for the chance!
My favorite photo is a pic of my middle child at 16 months old at Chrismtas, sitting with her father. They are both looking off to the right, not straight at the camera, and the picture captures his love for her and her contentment in his arms perfectly.
Khristen Foss says
I am an Everything Etsy subscriber!
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I “like” Mom*Tog on Facebook!
Khristen Foss says
I “like” everything etsy on Facebook as well 🙂
Valerie says
I’m to the point where I never use auto-focus anymore, but my understanding of light and exposure still needs a lot of work. Would love to win the book!
Amanda S. says
I would love to learn more on staging a photo and on lighting.
Amanda S. says
I subscribe to Everything Etsy!
Amanda S. says
I like Everything Etsy on FB.
Lisa bigger says
This book sounds really helpful! Would love a chance at winning it!
Robin says
I like you on FB. Thanks!
jamie says
i would love to learn how to take more interesting pics of my hats…. and my daughter!
jamie says
i subscribe 🙂
jamie says
and i like you on FB 🙂
Jingle says
My husband and I took a self-timer photo of ourselves in Boston that I absolutely ADORE! I would love to learn how to get more fabulous photos like that one!
Jingle says
I like MomTog on Facebook.
Jingle says
I subscribe to EE!
Jingle says
I follow you on twitter!
Jingle says
I like you on Facebook.
Alli says
I’d like to learn how to white balance things when I’m taking pictures. 🙂
Alli says
I follow EverythingEtsy in my reader. Thanks for the chance to win!
Sunny says
I have so many favorite photos of my daughter that I’ve taken myself. We decided while she was a baby to invest in a dslr and not pay for studio pictures. It was a grand idea but I still have a lot to learn about photography!
Sunny says
I ‘like’ the Mom*Tog on Facebook!
JCagle says
I would love to learn how to shoot better pictures in backlight or full sun for those instance when it just cant be prevented 😉
Sunny says
I like you on facebook 🙂
Daniele S. says
My favorite photo is of my daughter and I when she was a baby. I am always behind the camera so, any pictures of myself with my family are my favorite.
Sunny says
I tweeted about the giveaway on twitter. Thanks for the opportunity.
Daniele S. says
I follow Mom*Tog on Facebook.
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Daniele S. says
I follow Everything Etsy on Twitter.
@DaniSpringett
Greta S. says
I “like” Mom*Tog on FB!
Jennyroo says
I want to learn how to focus on a close subject and have the background blur to nothing. I love that look!
Jennyroo says
I follow the Everything Etsy blog!
Jennyroo says
Aaaaaaaaaand, I tweeted! @Jennyroo1
Charlotte Anne says
I would love to learn more about different lenses.
Charlotte Anne says
I follow Mom Tog on fb
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I follow you on twitter!
Robyn says
I love photos of my son & have a lot of learning to do!!
Charlotte Anne says
I like everything etsy on FB
Charlotte Anne says
I tweeted about the giveaway @meerkatsaunders
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I posted on FB about the giveaway Charlotte Saunders
Robyn says
I like Mom*Tog on facebook
Robyn says
I like Everything Etsy on FB.
Robyn says
I subscribed to Everything Etsy
Robyn says
I follow Everything Etsy on Twitter
Robyn says
I shared the link on FB!
Shondra says
I just may have taken my favorite photo last night in my living room, even though the lighting was terrible, it captured a super sweet moment between my boys.You are free to check it out here…
http://shoni-walkwithme.blogspot.com/2011/10/too-sweet.html
Thanks for the giveaway!
Shondra says
I like everything etsy on fb
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Jessica Southfield says
I just want to be better!
Jessica Southfield says
I like Mom tog on FB!
Erin says
I LIKE Momtog on FB
Lindsey says
One of my favorite photos is of my daughter. She had just woken up from her nap and I went in to get her (luckily carrying my camera)! She is looking at me with such a sweet, sleepy face and her teddy bear out of focus in the background! Love!!
Lindsey says
I like Momtog on FB!
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I like Everything Etsy on FB!
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I subscribe to Everything Etsy!
Erin says
I get great photos in the P mode on my camera, but it is a lot like Auto, b/c I do very little. I need something that makes sense to give me the push toward Manual shooting. So many things to keep in mind, and I’m worried I’ll mess up and miss the shot altogether!
Jessica Hooper says
Definately Lighting. HELP… lol it seems like inside or outside i always have bad shaddows. I would love better looking, cleaner pics 🙁
Nikki McElroy says
I take a million pictures of my girls..sometimes I get lucky & get a “money” shot…but I would love to be able to do that consistantly. I have looked at this book for a while! I would love to win it, but with a coupon I may have to buy it!
Jenn says
I like Mom Tog on Facebook!
Nikki McElroy says
I shared a link about this on facebook!!! Come on I really wanna win!
Jenn says
I like Mom Tog on Facebook too!
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I “like” Everything Etsy on facebook!!!
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And I “like” Mom*Tog on Facebook! Fingers are crossed!!!
Lucia M says
Awesome giveaway! The idea of the light and exposure still needs improvement:)
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Ally says
I would like to know more about lighting, especially changing the ISO feature on my camera!
Candis says
I follow Momtog on Facebook
Candis says
I would love to learn how to use my camera in the non auto function 🙂
Alicia says
I follow Momtog on Facebook
Alicia says
One of my favorite photos is one I took in the small village of Vernazza, Italy. There is so much to learn… I would love to win this guide!
Caitlin says
I “liked” you on Facebook!
Caitlin says
I follow Drew on Facebook!
Caitlin says
I shared this giveaway on Facebook!
Caitlin says
There are so many things about photography that I’d love to learn, but I want to learn more about composition and getting interesting shots!
Lisa Marie says
I would like to learn how to chose the right lens for the shot I want to take….
Lisa Marie says
I follow Momtog on Facebook!
Lisa Marie says
I shared your giveaway on Facebook 🙂
Lisa Marie says
I subscribed to Everything Etsy
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I “Like” Everything Etsy on FB!
Erica Lingerfelt says
I would love to have a reason to get my new cannon t3i that has stayed in my camera bag because i don’t know how to use it and work all the features! I would love to know how to capture great memories with the help of some great advice from a pro! PICK ME!
Erica Lingerfelt says
I would love to have a reason to get my new cannon t3i out of my camera bag to be able to capture some great memories of my two little ones! I would love some great advice from a pro! PICK ME!
Kris Gillespie says
I just would like to take my dsl off automatic and go to the bright side for pictures that I can take 100% credit.
Shirley L says
I would love to learn how to take better photos in low light without my flash.
Shirley L says
I like Mom*Tog on Facebook.
Shirley L says
I subscribe to everything etsy.
Shirley L says
I follow you on Twitter (@willowwhimsy)
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I like you on FB.
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I tweeted this giveaway.
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I shared this giveaway on FB.
Glenys says
I’m subscribed to Everything Etsy.
HEather Marshall says
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Heather Marshall says
My favorite photo is one we took on our ipad @ Disneyland. We managed to get everyone in the frame and some-what smiling! 😉
carrie broa says
I would love to learn more about lighting, especially natural!
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I like mom*tog on facebook
Connie says
I like Mom*Tog on FB.
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I like you on facebook!
Connie says
I like Everything Easy on FB.
Connie says
I would love to learn how to take clearer, sharper photos! Thanks for the giveaway!
carrie broa says
I like you on facebook
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I shared this link on facebook
kimberly kay says
I’d love to take better shots of my girls!
kimberly kay says
I follow Mom*Tog on fb
Janine says
My favorite photo is a family shot of everyone sitting together wearing flimsy 3D glasses from when a Godzilla movie was on TV. Love, love, love it!
Janine says
And I follow Everything Etsy! Keep up the great work and thanks for the chance to win this neat book.
kimberly kay says
Subscribed to Everything Easy
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Like you on FB
Jenny T says
I’d love to learn how to expose backlit photos at sunset. :o)
Jenny T says
I am following you on fb.
Jenny T says
I already follow Mom*Tog on fb.
Sunni @ Love Affair with my Brother says
I never have enough indoor light when I am doing tutorials for my blog. I would love to learn about that!!
Sunni @ Love Affair with my Brother says
I tweeted the giveaway!
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I subscribe to Everything Etsy!
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I like you on Fb
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I follow you on Twitter!
Mad About Pink says
I so much need to update my shop photos. I love her style! This giveaway is so handy! I really hope the be the lucky one!
Mad About Pink says
and of course I’m a follower
Tari Lawson says
One of my favorite photos is one I took of my two boys at the hospital the day after my youngest son was born. They are lying on the bed and my older son has this great look of awe on his face and the baby is smiling.
Stephanie says
I love taking pics of my kids and home projects, but really don’t know much about photography so learning just about anything would be an improvement.
Stephanie says
I subscribe to everythingetsy.
Veronica says
I would love to learn metering
Veronica says
I follow mom*tog on facebook
Tammy says
I would love to take better photos for my Etsy shop but more important I love to take photos of my kids and would love to improve with this since they grow so fast!
Thanks!
Veronica says
I follow everything etsy on facebook
Tammy says
I follow Everything Etsy by newsletter!
Love all the information!
Thanks!
Crystal Gilland says
I would love to learn new ways to freshen up the background and lighting on my shop photos to make them look more professional. Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
Crystal
gilland [at] etsu [dot] edu
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I subscribe to Everything Etsy by email.
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I follow Everything Etsy on FB, Crystal-Cutshaw-Gilland
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I follow Everything Etsy on Twitter, @vntglovingmom
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Veronica says
I follow everything etsy on twitter
lennie says
I am always looking for ways to improve my photography. I love the pictures I took of my children when they were babies, but always wish they had been better.
Claudia says
I need help with lighting and setting up my photos shoots.
Claudia says
I follow you on Twitter
Alissa A says
I would like to learn more about taking pictures in outdoor lighting. captainliss40(at)gmail(dot)com
samsstuff says
I would like to learn more about my camera & its settings. I’m still in the process of learning more about digital photography.
samsstuff says
I Tweeted the giveaway 🙂
samsstuff says
I follow Everything Etsy on Twitter @samsstuff
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I like Everything Etsy on FaceBook
Marie W says
I like Everything Etsy on Facebook
Marie W says
I would like to learn how to take better pictures for my Etsy shop.
Marie W says
I subscribe to Everything Etsy via email.
samsstuff says
I shared the giveaway on FaceBook, on the samsstuff fan page (which Tweeted it again…)
Danijela says
I love photography and love all my photos,nature is my favorite but last few years it is all about my daughter.My dad was amateur self thought photographer and he use to have dark room,first in the bathroom than in closet he rearrange just for that purpose.I inherit love for photography from my dad and would love to spread that love and be better in my expressions.
Natasha Sioss says
I love photos of kids, specifically kids being kids. I love their little fingers and toes.
Natasha Sioss says
I like Mom*tog on FB
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I like YOU on Fb 🙂
Suzanne K says
I’d love to learn how to take a picture of the gorgeous deep purple petunias in my yard without the purple washing out to a pale lavender!
Suzanne K says
I like EverythingEtsy on facebook (Sk Sweeps)
Suzanne K says
I like Mom*Tog on facebook (Sk Sweeps)
Gena says
I would love to learn how to take better pictures for my blog.
Gena says
I like you on FB.
Gena says
I follow you non twitter.
Gena says
I subscribe to Everything Etsy.
Gena says
I like mom *tog on FB.
Gena says
I tweeted about the contest.
Allie Christians says
I love my (and any) pictures that use soft early morning or early evening light. So romantic and pretty! I would LOVE to have Drew’s UNmanual–I absolutely adore her work!
Allie Christians says
I “like” momtog on facebook!
Debbie @ OtRD says
I would love to learn how to take better photos of our puppy. It is hard for me to capture how cute she is in a photo.
Debbie @ OtRD says
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Debbie @ OtRD says
I subscribe to EE
Debbie @ OtRD says
I follow EE on FB (Shana’s Shop)
Debbie @ OtRD says
I follow EE on twitter (ShanasShop)
Debbie @ OtRD says
posted on my FB page (Shana’s Shop)
Debbie @ OtRD says
“Like” Mom*Tog on FB
Sahnda Marie says
I love pictures of my kids at the park. But I still need to learn more about the settings on my camera!
Sahnda Marie says
Liked Mom*Tog on Facebook
Sahnda Marie says
Now following on Twitter (:
Mary says
I subscribe to your blog
Mary says
I need to learn alot! I generally leave it to my husband but he’s often at work, I don’t really know where to start so this would be great!
Amanda Joy says
I love a photo my dad took of me and the kids on the tea Cups at Disneyland. The colors are bright, and everybody is blurry except our little cup. If was luck, since he was shooting on automatic:)
Amanda Joy says
I follow Everything Etsy on facebook
Amanda Joy says
I subscribe to the Everything Etsy feed.
gustosa giveaways says
i want to learn to take beautiful photos. The only thing I know is click. I don’t know how to use the other settings on the camera.
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Alicia says
I would love to be able to get better candid shots of my daughter.
Alicia says
Just liked everything etsy on FB!
kristin neagle says
New Facebook fan!
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Mom*tog fan on Facebook!
kristin says
I’m taking a course now to learn more about lighting and PhotoShop editing. I’d also like to learn more about different lens for my Canon.
Melissa says
I need help in all areas of photographer, so I would be happy to learn whatever she can teach me!
Emily Taylor says
i really want to learn more about lighting, I can never seem to it right.
nordstromemily at gmail dot com
Jennifer Medeiros says
I followed you on twitter, tweeted about this and liked you on facebook…
Carmen says
This last year I learned to try and take photos with natural light if possible. We have an awesome photo of our daughter out in the sunshine this summer.
Carmen says
I now follow you on twitter (cmouse01)
Carmen says
tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/cmouse01/status/123226159658971138
Citlalli says
Would love to learn more about using focus to achieve different results.
Citlalli says
I’m subscribed to Everything Etsy
Citlalli says
I am a twitter follower
Citlalli says
I like you on facebook
Anita A. says
One of my favorite photos is one I took of my Samoyed dog in front of my Christmas tree.
Jessica says
My favorite photo changes with every picture I take of my 2 little boys… I would love to learn how to focus on two different objects but leave the back unfocused.
Amber says
I would {lOvE} to learn how to get my exposure perfect {eVeRy} time!!!
Jude says
I would like to know more about lighting and how to use manual setting on my camera.
Jamie Cornish says
My fav photo right now is my 1 week old son asleep on my two yr old daughters back while she is laying on the rug on her tummy 🙂
Jamie Cornish says
I like Momtog on FB
Jamie Cornish says
& I like Everything Etsy on FB 🙂
Beth says
My fav photo is of my son sitting in the leaves under a tree one fall. It would be great to plan great pics instead of lucking into them!
Beth says
I’ve been following your blog for about a year – fantastic tips, even though I’ve yet to dive into etsy myself!
Beth says
Oooh, following on twitter now for instant updates 🙂
Beth says
…. aand tweeted! (I think)
Jenn S. says
I would love to learn more about white balance.
Jenn S. says
Email subscriber.
Brigitte says
I like you on FB, follow you on Twitter AND subscribe! I have to say, I really love this blog, it’s filled with informative articles. I’m really loving the “101” lists, slowly making my way through them to find fun projects to try!
Anyway….photography is something I’ve been wanting to learn more about for some time. I have a decent camera, but I don’t know very much about using it. Would love to get out of Auto mode and get creative with it!
shawna says
I would love how to use the right lighting.
Candy Owrey says
Love this!! If I win the book I’ll take it as a message to do those photography classes! REALLY hope to win.
susan smoaks says
i would love to learn how to take pictures of animals