Rent a Digital Camera for Your Special Event or Vacation!

August 19, 2016 5:06 pm \ Leave a Comment \
Rent Sony a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera

Rent a Sony a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera

Rent a Digital Camera for Your Special Event or Vacation!

Are you hosting a special event  or taking a vacation and want photos that are seriously better than the ones you can capture via your phone camera? Yet have no interest in investing in a professional photographer let alone spring for the cost of the equipment. Have we found an option for you! Rent from BorrowLenses.

We love this idea because seldom do most of us need a professional quality camera, it would be great to have occasionally. Yes, you do need to plan a bit in advance so it can be delivered to your door in time. But at least you will know that next time you need a camera you can again choose from the latest technology and will not be stuck with an outdated camera unsuited for your current needs.

Which Camera to Rent

Since we know so little about cameras, we have been reluctant to recommend any, but today we found this fabulous camera review by David Pogue on the Sony a6300 camera. And after checking that BorrowLenses actually carries this camera, felt compelled to share. According to the article this Sony a6300 mirrorless digital camera retails for $1,150 with a lens ($998.00 for the body only) but BorrowLenses offers the exact same Sony a6300 mirrorless digital camera for $68.00 plus the cost of a lens of your choosing.

Think Holiday Cards!

One more thought >> BorrowLenses even offers a three day rental option for just $47.00 plus the cost of the lens which might be ideal if you want to spend an entire weekend trying to capture the perfect holiday card photo. They even have portrait packages that include all the equipment needed for taking perfect portraits. Continue Reading →

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New Parent Gift Idea – Heart Snapshot Mix™

December 7, 2015 7:23 am \ Leave a Comment \

New Parent Holiday Gift Idea – Heart Snapshot Mix ™

Are you a new mom or dad?  Is this your baby's first Christmas or Mom's first Valentine's Day?  If so you probably have taken thousands of photos this year.  Why not choose the best of the best and create a loving Heart Snapshot Mix™ to commemorate the year.  We promise, this lovely piece of photo art will be a present you will cherish forever and always.

This would also make a wonderful class gift to your child's teacher or for a college freshman who has spent all semester posting selfies with their new best friends!

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Royal Family Home Photos | Aden & Anais Baby Blanket

August 19, 2013 9:06 pm \ Leave a Comment \

Prince George's 1st Family Home Photos

Royal Family Home Photos | Aden & Anais Baby Blanket

How sweet is this picture!  Kate's dad, Michael Middleton snapped this photo of the young royals holding Prince George and posed with their cocker spaniel, Lupo.  Would this not make the cutest holiday card ever!  The Royal family looks relaxed and happy and both the baby and the puppy are simply adorable.

Although it is difficult to tell, it appears as if the young prince is wrapped in a fresh, crisp white blanket much like the one he came home from the hospital in.  It seems as if the Duchess taste leans toward clean simplicty. We love these all white Aden & Anais Dreamer Swaddling Blankets 

Aden Anais Dreamer Swaddling Blankets

Eco-friendly Aden + Anais sources organic muslin to create the ultimate in soft and durable baby essentials. Featuring colorful and unique prints, Aden and Anais’swaddling wraps, sleep sacks, bedding and blankets envelop babies in warm comfort, while bibs, changing pad covers, towels, washcloths and skin care accessories ensure all needs are met with quality products. Cozy and lasting, Aden and Anais products make the perfect baby gift for new moms and baby showers. 

The swaddling blankets allow for maxium breathability and airflow with soft, open weave bamboo rayon fabric. Blankets come in sets of four and each set features different patterns and prints. They can be used for traditional swaddling or as a burp cloth, nursing shield or stroller cover. Machine washable swaddles get softer after each laundering.  

Haven’t learned or can’t quite remember the ins and outs and folds and tucks of swaddling. Check out these How to Swaddle Instructions.

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Blurb Photo Books – Capture the Memories!

April 2, 2013 5:11 pm \ Leave a Comment \
Blurb Photo Book: Washington DC Photo Book Cover

Blurb Photo Books – Capture Your Memories with Professional Bookstore Quality Binding, Paper & Printing!

I finally finished sprucing up my house with all the my great One Kings Lane finds so I can now concentrate my efforts  on creating my next Blurb Photo Book.  I want this one to capture all the memories and amazing photographs my husband and I made when visiting his brother Andy in Washington D.C.. last Fall.

Both of us had worked at the White House many moons ago and it had been ages since we have gone back to visit so we felt like kids again – wide eyed and energized by DC's dramatic architecture, constant political banter, and great eats.

As I began pulling my favorite photos, I knew right away that Blurb was the perfect platform for this type of photo book.  Although I love Shutterfly for my everyday snapshots, I turn to Blurb when I want a more artistic, professional style product.  Blurb is perfect for professional and amateur photographers, designers, and book-lovers since they are obsessed with quality and sticklers about top-notch binding, gorgeous paper, and professional printing.

Blurb books are bookstore-quality – you'll want to share and show them off for years to come.…

And best yet, Blurb is running an April special:

Blurb Photo Book: Washington Monument Photo BooK Cover

Blurb Photo Book: Washington DC Eagle Photo BooK Cover

Make a Blurb Book by April 30, 2013 and take 15% off with promo code APRIL15!

I am pretty sure I have decided on this photo of the Capital for my cover photo but would love your input,  Do you agree or prefer either this photo of an American Bald Eagle we spotted in a leafless tree as we strolled the Mall or this stylized photo of the Washington monument?

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Photo Book Sale

November 5, 2012 4:12 pm \ Leave a Comment \

Halloween Memories

Deal alert – this is the time to capture those special Halloween memories.  Blurb is offering 15% off any book you create with promo code FALLTHANKS.  Blurb books are perfect for capturing those memorable moments from the time you turned heads as sexy angel  & devil twins  to funny role reversals  to animal cuties. Upload all those Instagram and Facebook images to create a a photo book that you can cherish for a lifetime.

Haven't yet organized your photos from this year's vacation travel, birthday and holiday celebrations and the rest of the special times captured but still sitting in your camera's memory card or cell phone's camera role? Blurb books make great holiday gifts!

Hurry – to take advantage of this special fall sale you must complete Blurb's checkout process no later than November 21.  In our experience, it is worth devoting a bit of time to creating these books – remember you are creating memories that will be passed down from generation to generation!

Recap – the important details

Save 15% on Your Blurb Book | Code: FALLTHANKS | Dates: 11/1/12-11/21/12

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