Giveaway – Clickin Moms

by Angie on November 9, 2009

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Today we have a fabulous giveaway from one of are monthly sponsors, Clickin Moms! A one-year subscription goes out to one lucky reader of The Creative Mama – pretty great huh?

A bit about Clickin Moms…

As a member myself I can tell you what a warm and inspirational community it is, though I wish I had more time to put into it! The ladies are so welcoming and the forums are just bursting with information, I could spend days soaking it all in. I thought I’d ask a few current members to share their Clickin Moms love with the rest of us as well!

  • Samantha I could write a book with all the positive thing I can say about this forum. I was among the first group to sign up when Kendra started Clickinmoms. I was just a “mom with a camera” looking to take better pictures of my daughter. I owned a DSLR but didn’t know anything beyond putting it on auto and clicking the shutter button. In the year and a half that I’ve had my membership I feel that I have learned above and beyond what I could have in a formal photography course. I’ve not only learned how to operate my camera and photoshop, but I’ve learned how to run a successful business (which is coming up on it’s one year anniversary in December). If I have a question about photography or running a photography business, I go to clickinmoms first. I know someone will be able to help me. Not only is there a wealth of knowledge with videos, tutorials and step-by-step instructions, but the atmosphere is super friendly and everyone is very helpful. I’m so thankful to be a part of such a caring, unique, professional community.
  • Kim I love CM because of the friendly, welcoming vibe, there is no judgment or negativity on someone’s talent, the pay it forward section shows just what an amazing and generous group of moms the site has!!
  • Amanda I joined CM in August and for the first months I lurked a lot.  Through all my lurking I realized that there is truly a sisterhood in the forums.  The camraderie and support that pros and hobbyists offer each other is helpful and inspiring.  CM truly is like settling in at the cafe with your favorite camera-wielding girlfriends — lots of helpful advice, support and encouragement.  Now if they could only figure out how to serve coffee with the advice and friendship…
  • MeganI joined way back when it first started, and just love it there. There is a support network on that board that you won’t find anywhere else. The positive attitude of its members, combined with the vast range of photographers (both in specialty and in expertise), make it unique and wonderful. I can’t even begin to detail how much I’ve learned from everyone there.

How to win?

This contest goes through Friday evening, November 13 at 8pm PST. Let us know why you’d like to win and shout your heart out about our lovely giveaway. Then come back to leave an additional comment for each shout out you do (facebook, twitter, blog, etc).

Lots of luck to you!

{ 89 comments… read them below or add one }

1 renee November 9, 2009 at 7:31 pm

this sounds like it would be alot of fun, I am totally looking for an online community where other photographers are eager to share their knowledge so others can learn more!

2 brooke November 9, 2009 at 7:52 pm

Oh I would love this-especially with funds being tight. I take tons and tons of pics daily and would love to improve and learn some tips/skills. :)

3 Carolyn November 9, 2009 at 9:38 pm

I would love this prize! My business is just starting out and this would be a great resource.

4 Anna November 9, 2009 at 10:35 pm

I would love to win to grow more as a photographer.

5 melissa stover November 9, 2009 at 11:09 pm

i could really use some tips on lenses and photoshop. i’d love to join.

6 (me)linda November 10, 2009 at 1:37 am

I’m so intriged! Again, I just found your site recently, and am still discovering all the fun tidbits. Clickin Moms sounds awesome! I can feel myself becoming a better photographer every day, but I’m dying to be better faster. I would love a connection with a group of people in my same boat or that have been in my shoes. How RAD! I’d love to win.

7 Lori November 10, 2009 at 6:52 am

I so would love to join clickin moms, i really want to improve my photography & learning from other talented mommys may be just what i need…

8 Lori November 10, 2009 at 7:56 am
9 Lori November 10, 2009 at 8:24 am

posted on my blog…http://fantauzzifam.blogspot.com/

10 Jobrina November 10, 2009 at 8:28 am

What an awesome giveaway~I would be thrilled if I won this! :-)

11 Kacey November 10, 2009 at 8:59 am

Pick me! Pick me!
I have been searching for an embracing community to dive into… CM would be the perfect fit!

12 liz November 10, 2009 at 11:07 am

Would love to try this out!

13 Heather M. November 10, 2009 at 11:26 am

I love the idea of mama’s and women supporting each other, encouraging each other and cheering each other on. Photography is a huge passion of mine and Clickin Moms seems like the right place for that!

14 Heather M. November 10, 2009 at 11:28 am
15 jo November 10, 2009 at 11:57 am

i would LOVE to win this. i’ve had a dslr for about a year and have progressed a lot with my picture-taking, but lately i’ve kind of felt in a rut. i want to learn more and possibly upgrade my camera or get a new lens…i’ve been needing the kind of advice that clickin moms offers!

16 Alice November 10, 2009 at 1:14 pm

I\’m always up for another message board! Especially one of women helping women – we rock!

17 annap November 10, 2009 at 1:20 pm

love that moms are supporting each other! great site!

18 Jill November 10, 2009 at 1:41 pm

I would love to win a subscription so that I will have all the more reason to really do something with my photography!

19 Kim November 10, 2009 at 7:07 pm

What a great giveaway! I would love to win because I’ve heard that Clickin’ Moms is a great place to learn. They know how to give constructive criticism, and they are supportive without being patronizingly sweet (”sure honey; it looks grrrrreat.”)

20 Nicole November 10, 2009 at 10:22 pm

I would love to win. I have had my eye on clicking Moms for a while and, as a newly semi-professional photographer, I know I could learn a great deal.

21 Melissa November 11, 2009 at 10:27 am

I am a struggling photographer. Struggling, because I have discovered a new passion and my journey so far has been filled with fun and…..frustration. I\’ve purchased the dslr, read, stalked sites, made my newborn think the camera lens is his binky, and searched… and searched… for ways to learn. Mostly feeling like photography is a big… shhhh! Secret no one wants to share. I feel I have the inner spirit and artistic talent that\’s dying to come out, but am plagued by the mystery of HOW ON EARTH ARE THESE PEOPLE CREATING SUCH BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS OF KIDS!!! Sorry, I get a little excited. I really want to learn! Can you tell? I was so excited to stumble upon Clickin Moms. It could be the very \"open\" door I\’ve been searching for.

22 Alice November 11, 2009 at 12:14 pm

That sounds fabulous! I just got a new camera and would LOVE to learn more!

23 Angel J November 11, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Mommyhood, photos, creating and surviving!!

24 Chris A. November 11, 2009 at 4:19 pm

Just got a new DSLR from my sweetie and I need to learn to use it! Great giveaway – thank you!

25 cheryl November 11, 2009 at 5:21 pm

I would love to learn more about photography from a great group!

26 Tammy November 11, 2009 at 6:30 pm
27 Kirsten Dehmlow November 11, 2009 at 6:31 pm

I have so much to learn and need the encouragement to keep trying.

28 Angela Nasby November 11, 2009 at 7:57 pm

Oh, how I would love this!! I just got a brand spankin\’ new camera for my 30th birthday and have no idea how to use it. Every picture I take of my adorable son is on \"auto\" and I\’d love to expand my knowledge. Thanks for the opportunity!

29 Angela Nasby November 11, 2009 at 8:05 pm
30 Elizabeth A. in CA November 12, 2009 at 10:44 am

What an awesome giveaway! I have wanted to join ClickinMoms for a while now, but still new to the business, trying to allocate my funds toward growing my business in a more direct way I just put it on hold! This would be great! What I love most about photography is capturing personalities, moments and emotions so that they can be remembered forever. (Sounds cheesy but it\’s what I love about pictures of my own family and the ones that my client\’s love of theres are the shots that can do this!)

31 Joe November 12, 2009 at 12:13 pm

I\\\’d like to win this subscription for my wife, she loves photography!

32 Joe November 12, 2009 at 12:14 pm
33 Beth @ Red and Honey November 12, 2009 at 4:49 pm

I would love to win this prize as I’m currently taking Jessica Cudzilo’s 503 Worskhop (and loving it). A place to continue to learn would be perfect!!

34 Amy November 12, 2009 at 9:30 pm

OOOh..I need this! I am trying to be a better photographer, and the forums and feedback would be so helpful! I don\’t really have a community here to stretch me! Thanks for the chance!
Amy in CA

35 Amy November 12, 2009 at 9:33 pm
36 Lee-Ann November 13, 2009 at 2:55 pm

This is so awesome!!

37 Stacey B November 13, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Wooot! Just got home from a work trip to find this giveaway…I would love this!!!

38 natalyn November 13, 2009 at 7:54 pm

I gave you a shout out on twitter!
twitter.com/npbradshaw

npbradshaw at hotmail dot com

39 Stephanie November 14, 2009 at 10:59 am

I’d love to win this. I am a big fan of Clickin Moms. I’ve learned so much. It would be great to have a year’s membership.

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