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Fun Facts

And now for a few fun facts about Ella Publishing Co.'s latest book release, Picture Perfect: 129 expert tips for shooting stellar portraits, which had its big debut yesterday!



It's authored by well-known scrapbookers (and family photographers) Elisha Snow, Becky Novaceck, and Kelly Noel.

All of these super-talented women have their own blogs, where they share the photos they take of their family and their clients:
Elisha's blog
Becky's blog
Kelly's blog

Elisha had two sons when she started writing this book, but she has since welcomed her third son, Myles.

We didn't have a specific topic in mind when we invited the three photographers to be a part of the eBook, we just knew we wanted to work with each of them.

It took us roughly 18 weeks to narrow down the topic, select photos, write the tips, and have the eBook edited and designed.

This eBook is focused specifically on taking still or posed portraits of people, while Rebecca Cooper's eBook, 40 Top Tips for Better Photos, is focused mostly on everyday photography and candid shots.

Picture Perfect has more specific DSLR tips and advice than 40 Top Tips, although both eBooks are highly relevant and helpful to people who have point-and-shoot models.

You DO need to have both of these eBooks in your library, because they complement each other and do not overlap in content. :-)



Leave us a comment today, and we'll pick two winners who'll get a free copy of Picture Perfect or 40 Top Tips!
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I would love to have either of these ebooks. I bought my first Canon DSLR last year and keep using our point and shoot because I'm a tiny bit intimidated. Thanks!
I would love to improve my photography and I'm sure that either book would help!!
I'm always looking for ways to improve my pictures. Thanks for the chance to win! leeann.hadgis@gmail.com
I'd love to learn more about taking great portraits!
I just downloaded 40 top tips yesterday. I would LOVE to add Picture Perfect to my collection as well. I have started to have a few people ask me to take portraits of them and I would love to increase my know how. Thanks for the give away!!
I would love to learn how to take better pictures, especially since my oldest will be graduating high school in June - those pictures are definitely once in a lifetime!
One of my goals for this year is to learn more about photography. These books would really help!
I have 5 kids so I need to learn how to take better pictures! Thanks for the giveaway.
oooh these look great! I would love to see either of these ebooks!! Thanks for the giveaways!
I really need to learn more about how to take cute pictures of my kids!
I would love to win either one of these.
Both look like they'd be a great addition to my library!
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I only have a point and shoot camera and a not so great eye for photography. I've got the cutest kids, just not the know how to photograph them. I need 40 Top Tips desperately!
oooh...how can you go wrong with those three gals? Can't wait to see it!
Been looking forward to something along these lines...great work! Hope to download it soon!
I always enjoy learning more to improve my photography skills.
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I downloaded this e-book as soon as I received your e-mail. And, I have Rebecca's book, too. If I win, I will gift to my BFF who got me into scrapbooking in the first place.
Monika Wright iloveitallwithmonikawright.blogspot.com iloveitall.etsy.com
You know, you're right - I definitely need both these books! Would be great to win one of them! I'm taking more and more photos these days and the tips are well needed I think!
There's always something new to learn, and what talented ladies to learn from! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Just recently discovered you and these ebooks look so well designed and interesting. Great value for money :-)
This looks like its a great book to have ... great giveaway!
I would love to learn more so I can fully utilize my DSLR. Thanks for the chance to win.
Both of these look absolutely fabulous. I always need a little help : )
Andrea http://andreasmetta.blogspot.com/
The books sound great & I could definitely use some DSLR tips!
They both look great! Can't wait to read them!
I love reading ideas and help tips for making better photos.
Hubby has just purchased a DSLR and I am a bit nervous of using it. Would really love to have the guidance of these wonderful, talented ladies to help me get into it!
These sounds like great books to have especially since I have a fairly new DSLR camera that I don't really know how to use. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I would love a copy of either book!
I would love to win the new e-book (already have Rebecca's!) so I can learn how to take better pictures of my 3 year old daughter.