Are YOU attending “The Big Photo Show?”

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Jamie

Do you have plans May 4th and 5th?  If not, and you have a love of photography you may just want to check out “The Big Photo Show” happening at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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This event is tailored to educate, teach, and give US the ability to learn about photography.

Retailers will also be present at this show showcasing the latest camera goods, and be there to show you how to use certain items.

Connect with some of your favorite retailers and brands: Samy’s Camera, Sony, Samsung Electronics, Calument.

Partake in the Photo Shooting Zone, Join in with some of your favorite Photography Bloggers and personalities, and learn from the best.  This show is bound to be a ton of fun.

Get your photography questions answered by the “Photo Doctor” and sit in on a few educational series.

The Photo Shooting Zone: The Photo Shooting Zone will provide ample opportunities for learning new photographic tips and tricks. With information shared by professional photographers, you’ll walk away with added knowledge on lighting, posing, and numerous other facets of photography.

The Hands On Zone: The Hands-On Zone will allow you to interact with Creative Photo Academy instructors and photograph the models/talent you just saw on-stage in the Photo Shooting Zone! Providing “guaranteed” quality photos, the Hands-On Zone will be a truly memorable experience.

The Creative Products Zone will be there to give you a variety of ideas on what to do with your photos.  From home decorating to gift giving to more.  Don’t miss this fun area of creativity.

There will be something for every photo buff.   So, will you be joining me?

To join in on the fun, MN Girl in LA is giving away two tickets to “The Big Photo Show” on May 4th and 5th at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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Retail Value: 25 dollars a ticket.

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.  Must be 18 years or older and reside in Southern California.  All other rules can be found here.  Winner will be chosen through the use of random.org and notified via email. Giveaway ends at 4/17/2013 at 9pm PST.


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The Struggle to Talk About Myself.

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jamie

When I first started this blog it was so easy to talk about my adventures and outings and share what was happening with me.

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But last night and today  I sit here staring at a blank screen.  I have been wondering lately, “what should I share, what should I write about.”

There are plenty of ideas in my head.  I want to begin sharing more photography tips, more food reviews are up ahead, and of course adventures around LA.

But why is it so hard to just stop and just talk about myself for a bit?

The truth?  I don’t want to come off as boring.  Or have this brilliant idea in my head then when it gets down to writing to find “it’s really not all that brilliant” to begin with.

Do you ever find the more you write your blog out, the more you realize how much more you push yourself to write GREAT content.  You want to be that writer that has an instant hit.  That writer that other bloggers look up to and say, “wow, that person can really write,” or “she just said what I’ve been thinking all along.”

Well.  I’ll tell you this, and then of course, I’ll tell myself this: “Stop it.  It is your blog, it is your space.  If you want to write about paint drying on the walls, so be it, and do it.  If you want to write about the beautiful spring blossoms (I am needing a major visit to a spring GARDEN, btw then do it!)  Or if you want to write about how much you’re struggling with writing lately then do it.

I think my love of exploring around LA has been lost a bit, and I need some inspiration to get it going again.  Tell me, what are some of your favorite places to visit in LA or the OC?  I need to start building a list of places to explore again.

Next week I’m sharing with you my favorite Coffee Shop in this big city, and why I like it so much.


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A little bit about me.

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jamie

Hey guys!

It’s been awhile since I did a blog post where I just talked about me.  It is now April, crazy.  Wasn’t it just the holidays?  The time flies by the older we get, I swear.

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Anyways.  I’m going to do a little Q & A with myself.  Hmm, is that weird?

1) Favorite Beverage, as of late?

I have a couple: ‘Tude Juice, Sneaky Pete’s, and Zola Acai Pomegranate Juice.

2) Favorite Hobby?

As of late, it has been baking.  Since the new year I’ve been on a huge baking kick.  If you didn’t know I started a food blog called “MN Girl Baking,” where I’ve been developing different recipes and making recipes for the first time.

Prior to today I never attempted Egg Salad before.  I learned today how easy it was to make, and how silly I feel for always thinking it was so hard 😉

3) Festival I’m looking forward to this summer. 

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There are a few: California Strawberry Festival in May, LA County Fair, OC Fair, LobsterFest, Crawfish Festival and the Pasadena Chalk Festival.

4) Weekend Getaways up ahead?

In May, my love and I are headed to Catalina Island.  It’ll be our first time visiting and we are so excited about the weekend away.  It’s also our plans to head to Santa Barbara sometime this summer.

5) Favorite Places to go in LA?

Favorite Place in the city: Original Farmer’s Market

Favorite Coffee Shop: Coffee Cartel in Redondo Beach

Favorite Restaurant: Dominique’s Kitchen in Redondo Beach

Favorite Beach: Crystal Cove

Favorite place for wine: San Antonio Winery.  Such a neat little place close to Downtown LA

6) Favorite Art spots?

I love “First Thursdays” in San Pedro.  I also am a huge fan of The Brewery Art Walks which their spring open house is April 27th and 28th.  Also a huge fan of the Downtown Art Walk and Bergamot Station.

7) For a transplant into LA, places to recommend to go see upon the first month of arrival?

Toughie!  Definitely check out The Getty, Original Farmer’s Market, and walk the iconic Hollywood Blvd.  And check out the food trucks.

8) Favorite TV Shows?

I’m addicted to these shows: Burn Notice, White Collar, Revenge, and enjoy Switched at Birth too

9) Favorite Place to take Photographs in LA?

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Griffith Observatory.

10) Ideal Vacation spot?

Taking a two week vacation to Napa Valley and just exploring the wineries. ;0

 

 

 

 


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