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This post is sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions of the Best Buy Photography Workshop Tours are my own.

As you may have noticed when you look at my site… there are a lot of pictures! It’s how I tell a good portion of my stories. The words and images need to come together and engage (you) the reader. Taking a picture is as easy as pointing the camera and pressing a button— NOOOOOOO IT’S NOT!!!! There is so much that goes into the art of photography. You have to learn the ins and outs of the camera that you own and develop an eye for framing the shot that you want.

When I first started, there was a ton of frustration involved. I didn’t seek out help when I should have… but you can!

Be One With The Camera At Best Buy Photography Workshop Tours

These are available in Seattle, San Diego, Houston, Atlanta, Tampa, New York City and Minneapolis on 7/28 and 10/20. They are half-day excursions that will give you the chance to work with pro photographers and Camera Experience Shop experts. You will be a part of 4 individual photo shoots. You’ll test & try an array of different lenses & accessories to truly understand what’s possible with modern photography (Where was this when I was starting out?!).

Learn to think like a pro and walk away with some amazing photos. At the end of the day in addition to lunch, you’ll walk away with a BIG BONUS, a bag of camera goodies! If you decide to share your photos on social media with the #BestBuyPhotoWorkshops you’ll be entered to win Best Buy gift cards or a dream photography package! The events only cost $50, but you will make this up with all the giveaways, lunch, transportation, and an invaluable opportunity to work with professional photographers!

I know a lot of people don’t think of themselves as intermediate, so there are also Free In-Store Photography Workshops for Beginners. If you want to improve your photo skills, but you’re not quite ready for the Tours, start with a free in-store photography workshop! They’re only 2 hours long and will cover the photography basics. It will also allow you some 1:1 interaction with the Best Buy Camera Experience Shop Experts who can walk you through your camera’s settings.

Thanks to Best Buy’s Camera Experience Shop, all of this, is possible. It’s like visiting a specialty camera store, but right in the middle of your local Best Buy! They have expert people in the form of our Camera Experience Shop Experts who not only go through intensive photography training themselves but are all photo enthusiasts. There’s also an expanded array of cameras, lenses and every accessory that you won’t find in other locations. And the best part is that you can get hands-on with all the cameras, test and try them in the store.

Once you’re done, take the next step into the upcoming Photography Workshop Tours on 10/20 and 1/19. You can sign-up to be notified when these go live for registration in the fall/winter.

 

I have received compensation from Best Buy. All opinions and love of the HP Envy x360 Laptops are my own.

I live a pretty hectic lifestyle. It wasn’t always like that, but now I’m constantly on the go. I just finished back-to-back press trips and then came home in time to start getting my daughter back and forth every day to drama camp. Work is piling up, videos need to be edited and my laptop is three years old and on its last leg. I’m sentimental and I hate to get rid of it (We’ve had some great adventures together), but now is the time to get something new. I need a computer that will be just as effective on the road as well as home and I think I found a solution… HP Envy x360 Laptops Will Fit Any Lifestyle!

HP Envy x360 Laptops Will Fit Any Lifestyle

The first thing I noticed were the specs.

• Windows 10 operating system - Windows 10 has brought back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and has new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen.
• Built for Windows Ink – I can quickly jot down notes and ideas with ease.
• Full HD touch screen – With the 1920 x 1080 resolution impressive color and clarity, images jump of the screen. Natural finger-touch navigation makes the most of Windows 10. It has IPS technology for wide viewing angles and an energy-efficient WLED backlight.
• 8GB system memory for advanced multitasking – High-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games, plus photo and video editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
• 360° flip-and-fold design – One of my favorite features is that it also offers versatile functionality with laptop, audience, tabletop, presentation and tablet modes.

Whether you’re a busy traveler, a student or someone who is just looking for a cool laptop to have at home, the HP ENVY x360 Laptops will easily fit into your lifestyle.

These 2-in-1 devices can transfer from a laptop to a tablet in seconds. They’re touch-screen and come with Windows Ink capabilities and a Windows operating system. You can write on the screen with your stylus no matter where you are! They also have AMD processors that make them fast and thin so you can take them with you anywhere you go!

Now until July 28th you will receive $100 if you purchase it at Best Buy!

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Much like a lot of people in their forties, I need to lose weight. Deciding to get back on a workout regimen can be daunting and it takes the right motivation. For me, it’s music. If I’m jogging, whether it’s outside or at the gym, I like a little musical motivation. I started looking for some wireless headphones and quickly found out that not all wireless headphones are created equal.

Not All Wireless Headphones Are Created Equal

I started out with some real nice wireless headphones (So I thought), but there were some immediate problems. They would stay in my ears for about 2 minutes and one of them would pop out. I’d put it back in and then after a few minutes, the other one would pop out. Also, the volume always seemed to have a mind of its own.

“I was spending more time worrying about the headphones than my workout!”

So, I decided I needed to make a change or I was going to start to lose the motivation that I needed to continue losing weight. It was time to find some wireless headphones that work on all the levels I needed. Form and function if you will!

Jaybird Run True Wireless Headphones

Here are some examples of the amazing form and function of Jaybird Run True Wireless Headphones.

• In-ear design- Fits securely and directs music into your ears for full uninterrupted audio.
• Bluetooth 4.1 interface - Enables simple wireless pairing with your Bluetooth-enabled device from up to 33 feet away. Supports hands-free, headset, A2DP, AVCRP, SPP profiles.
• Portable charging case for on-the-go use - Up to 4 hours of audio streaming per charge and up to 8 hours with the included portable charging case.
• In-line microphone- Lets you enjoy hands-free calls.
• Sweat-resistant - Provides protection from sweat, so you can easily wear these headphones while working out.
• 6mm drivers- Deliver powerful sound.

My morning workouts have been fantastic and I’ve been coming up with more/longer workout playlists. I’ll be in Colorado this week doing some hiking. My Jaybird Run True Wireless Headphones are already packed up and ready to go!

The Jaybird RUN wireless earbuds are on sale right now for $149.99 (Save $30) at Best Buy!

iRig Recorder 3 Audio/Video Recording App for iPhone and iPad

iRig Recorder 3 is the new version of the popular audio recording app which now supports video recording plus includes a wider collection of pro audio effects, expanded sharing capabilities via a number of online services and social media as well as professional exporting features. iRig Recorder 3 now allows users to finalize superb sounding audio/video recordings directly on their device, share them with the world or export them for further editing.