Win It: Souvenir Foto School


You’d like to be a better photographer, right? If you answered yes, I have just the thing for you – Souvenir Foto School! And luckily, we happen to be giving away a spot that could have your name on it.

Souvenir Foto School is a 5-week online course put together by Miss B. of Besotted Brand Blog, a fantastic photographer in her own right. All levels of photo know-how are welcome to join in on the fun, in fact you don’t even need a real camera because your camera phone will do. Crazy, yes? The goal of the course is to improve your skills with photo challenges by using time tested techniques. Put your new-found skills to work for crafts, your Etsy shop, or new photos of your cat – the world shall be your oyster! You can read all about the course right here, you can even sign up if you’re the impatient type like me. Classes start April 1st!

To enter, leave a comment:
1. Tell me why you want to become a better photographer!
2. Leave a valid email address.
3. Do it all before Monday, March 26th at 12am CST. One entry per person.

Winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. See full giveaway disclosure and rules here

Congratulations to #18 Jessica!

92 Comments
  • Preeya

    March 19, 2012 at 9:06 am

    I want to become a better photographer because I recently started my own blog. All I have is an iPhone and i want to make the most of it!

  • Kelsey

    March 19, 2012 at 9:10 am

    I want to become a better photographer so I can capture better photos on trips! It’s always fun to look back at travel photos and reminisce about the good times, so I want to make sure they’re great.

  • Jacky

    March 19, 2012 at 9:16 am

    I want to become a better photographer to express myself in photos!

  • Caitlin

    March 19, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I want to become a better photographer because incredible photos last a lifetime – and I want to leave a trail of photos 🙂

  • Addie

    March 19, 2012 at 9:27 am

    well, since I get paid to do it (b/c I love it so much and I think it shows) – I always want to be better for my clients and myself!

  • Gloria

    March 19, 2012 at 9:34 am

    I would love to be a better photographer so I can capture the love I have for my friends and family (and pets!)

  • Ayumi

    March 19, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I’ve always loved photography but never got the chance to study it. I still would love to. If I get the opportunity to go to school for it, I would love to. Why not start with Souvenir Foto School?

  • Juliette Gold

    March 19, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Wow! This opportunity is incredible!

    I would like to become a better photographer because it is a skill I’ve always wanted to develop but never quite found the opportunity. School always came first. And now that I have the time, I would love to become a better artist.

  • adele

    March 19, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I really want to be a better photographer to move my blog on.
    Email: intotheblonde@gmail.com
    Happy Monday hun xoxo
    http://www.intotheblonde.com/

  • Rebekah

    March 19, 2012 at 9:55 am

    What a great giveaway! I would love to be a better photographer for doing DIY posts, photos of floral arrangements, crafts etc. for my blog! Thanks!

  • Tracey

    March 19, 2012 at 9:57 am

    I don’t want to become a better photographer, but my boyfriend does! I would like to enter on his behalf because as much as he wants to improve, he seems unsure of how to begin. I’d love to help support his work. 🙂

  • DRomanell

    March 19, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I’d like to be considered for this because I think a person is never too old to learn something new, to grow, and to become something better than they are right now.

  • Anng

    March 19, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Thanks for the opportunity! I’d like to carry on the role of family archivist from my late father. If it wasn’t for him snapping away all those years, a lot of wonderful memories would be gone!

  • Monica

    March 19, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I wannabe a better photographer because I just discovered my love for photography…. And it (photography) deserves it!

  • Sarah Wennerlund

    March 19, 2012 at 10:07 am

    I’m entering this, not for me, but for my sister. She is 15 and loves photography. She has a gift, and I would love for her to improve!!!

  • Angela

    March 19, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Great giveaway! I love photography and have always wanted to take a class. Being self taught, I would love to be able to hone my skills and learn more.

  • Jillian

    March 19, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I want to become a better photographer because it is my passion and you can always improve!

  • Jessica

    March 19, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I’m a pretty good photographer but we all have room to grow! I love hearing tips and tricks, because everything in your arsenal helps. This class sounds neat!

  • Renee

    March 19, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I want to be a better photographer because I am opening an online shot and would like to have professional looking product photos!

  • Jess

    March 19, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I’m an okay photographer, but I would love to improve so I can highlight photos on my blog and get a new perspective on things. I find that I get in a bit of a rut in terms of composition and how I approach items, objects, or people that I’m photographing.

  • Brianne

    March 19, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    I want to be a better photographer because I want to capture as many moments of my life as I can.

  • Raquel Wilson-Sow

    March 19, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I’d like to become better so I can pair my own photography up with the projects and exhibitions I curate.

  • J. Lee

    March 19, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I want to take better photographs to see the world around me clearly.

  • Brandi

    March 19, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I’ve been planning to open a sweet little store online and would love to improve my photography skills to make my product photos that much more amazing.

  • erica

    March 19, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    i just got a new fancy camera and need to learn how to snap great shots with it. also leaving my beloved milwaukee soon and want to take pictures of it with me to austin (i hope). this would be fantastic!

  • Hartley

    March 19, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    I am a graphic design student about to start my career, and learning how to take more successful photos would really help me on my way!

  • Monica

    March 19, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I would love to be able to capture the beauty I see around me both in my family and the area I live in.

  • Mary

    March 19, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    I live over 5,000 miles from my family. I’d love to learn better photography skills so that I can share my life in Alaska with them.

    I got married last summer, and we will be starting a family next year. We are not leaving the state, so photos will be the only way to share my new life with my relatives in New England.

  • Kendra

    March 19, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I’m understanding how important it is to ‘never stop learning’. Would love to win this great giveaway!

  • Tan

    March 19, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    Oh wow! I want to become a better photographer because I’ve been into photography since junior high when i was in the Photography Club (yup I was that kinda geek) but have never done more with photography than take ‘a nice shot’. I want to do more than snap a photo. I want to understand the technical and artistic side of photography

  • Meg Shaw

    March 19, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    I want to better my skills of photography because I feel that the action of taking photos is a constantly evolving skill and without my camera in hand, I would never be the same person that I am. Photos capture memories and cherished moments and I am captivated by the love and sheer joy that they can document for eternity. I also want to travel and understand this unimaginable, amazing world and I think, with truly beautiful photography, I can begin to do just that.

  • Amanda

    March 19, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I would love to start a food blog! All my friends keep telling me to make one but I want to become a better photographer first. Since they won’t be able to taste my creations on the screen – my pictures have to look super appetizing! I currently just snap shots on my phone and would love to win a spot to take this course : )

  • Katie

    March 19, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    I would love to be a better photographer so that I can take better photos for my blog and maybe even turn my hobby into a career one day!

  • Lea Anna

    March 19, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    I want to document my life better. Traveling and family events are important to me and I’m always the designated/default photographer.

  • JayEssJay

    March 19, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I want to be a better photographer before I have kids. (And, hopefully that is happening sooner rather than later…) I want to be able to capture their joy and delight.

  • christy

    March 19, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    Better pictures will allow me to tell the story of Zerolandfill – a place where expired interior design samples are given new life with artists and educators. I blog and manage all of communication about the 15 locations and better photos will help me convey the magic that happens.

  • Melissa

    March 19, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I want to be a better photographer so I can take great photos for my best friend’s apartment. She asked me to do this so the pressure is on!!

  • Katie

    March 19, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    I am finishing my master’s degree in interactive media. I have recently co-founded an online magazine and blog. Currently, due to lack of funds, we do all of the photography ourselves. I would love to work towards being an even better photographer for our mag/blog. Thanks for this great give-away.

  • Joey

    March 20, 2012 at 12:11 am

    I am already a bit of an amateur photographer, and it makes me a small amount of money. I’d really love to improve my photography skills to that I can make it one step closer to creating professional works of art. I am confident in my ability as a photographer, but I still feel that there is a large area for improvement, and I’d love to win a spot in this course, and fill that area! I am also a performer, and if I could turn my photography into more of a job and less of a hobby, it would make providing for myself more enjoyable and less of a struggle. Plus, I’m an eager student, and am always ready and excited to learn new things. 🙂

  • Annie H

    March 20, 2012 at 4:16 am

    I’d like to win this because…

    While I am a decent picture taker, I’d like to become a more decent picture taker. 🙂

  • Deborah A

    March 20, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Omigosh! I’m snapping photos nonstop with my iphone and constantly wish I could improve and “know some secrets” to taking better pics!

  • Sascha

    March 20, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I too would like to become a better photographer! There is always room for improvement, one just needs to recognize opportunity. I love your blog and your style! I hope random org picks me! Keep up the great blogging!

  • Jenny @ Hank + Hunt

    March 20, 2012 at 9:53 am

    EEK! I love her and I would die to win this! I want to become a better photographer because it just plain makes me happy to take a pretty photo. I’m always learning new tricks and would love to take my diys to the next level.

  • Renee @ eatliveshop.com

    March 20, 2012 at 10:13 am

    I want to become a better photographer so I can take more professional looking pictures for my blog and new website. I tend to get very frustrated with my camera and the lighting.

    eatliveshopblog@gmail.com

  • Ashley M.

    March 20, 2012 at 10:20 am

    I want to be a better photographer because I keep seeing pictures in my head, and the real pictures NEVER turn out as well!

  • paige :: approaching joy

    March 20, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I would like to win this class because I want the world to be my oyster… but on the chance that I don’t win, I think the people signing up to give this as a gift is super sweet.

  • Laura

    March 20, 2012 at 10:44 am

    How about a reason I NEED to become a better photographer?! I started an etsy shop last year and really need to update my product images that are awesome. What a great giveaway!

  • stephanie

    March 20, 2012 at 10:45 am

    when i’m old i want my photographs to remind me of the details of my life as i lived it in real time.

    thanks!

  • maggie

    March 20, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    I want to be better because you simply can never stop learning. I got my degree 10 years ago and after slinging film in a custom photo lab for 8+ years, I have just left my day job to better myself & my photography. All aspects of it. I’d love the opportunity!

  • Amanad

    March 20, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I want to be a better photographer because I have lost my mojo. I haven’t picked up my “real” camera in months and need a little inspiration (just like this) to get going again!

  • Hannah Rowlands

    March 20, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    I would love to do this course as I have a lovely camera, and hope to use it on a theatre project I am working on and would love a chance to use it properly.

  • Amelia

    March 20, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    I want to become a better photographer so I may better capture the moments of my life, because it all moves so fast.

  • Melissa

    March 20, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I want to become a better photographer because I always enjoy beautiful photographs so much, and I would love to be able to take my own amazing photos!

  • amy

    March 20, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    i want to be a better photographer because i so often lose the right words i want to say. a picture can be such a small quiet moment in time, but can be such a powerful and dynamic way to express yourself.

  • Marisa

    March 20, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    I would like to be a better photographer so that I can take photos which look great without having to rely heavily on editing!

  • The Hobby Lobbyist

    March 20, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    How fun! I want to become a better photographer so I can share my daily life with friends and family far away.

  • Rachel

    March 21, 2012 at 1:35 am

    I have a passion for photography but it is a skill I have yet to fully explore as I often feel daunted by the fact that I have friends that have studied photography and are photographers. I fear that I won’t be good enough. This course could give me the confidence to embrace my creativity in this area and stand up to my self doubt.

  • Krafted by Kelly

    March 21, 2012 at 4:35 am

    I want to become a better photographer so that I get over my fear of M on my DSLR! I’ve had it for a year but I don’t know what most of the buttons mean… I don’t want to be a poser anymore! 😛

  • Kirstin

    March 21, 2012 at 5:13 am

    I want to become a better photographer so I can spend less time fiddling around with my settings and more time capturing the image I want to capture!

  • Dayna

    March 21, 2012 at 8:05 am

    I want to become a better photographer because I am starting my own blog very soon and I think great photos are such an important feature! Also, my sister is graduating soon and I’d love to take amazing photos of her on her day!

  • Jjanga

    March 21, 2012 at 8:41 am

    I would love to become a better photographer because I have learned from my mom that I need to pick one thing that I’m really good at and become an expert. I want to become an expert at photography and maybe oneday I can own my own business.

    xoxo, Jjanga
    http://www.sayhelloandsmile.blogspot.com

  • BridgetSoup

    March 21, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I want to be a more streamlined photographer, and to stop second guessing my choices and just be better all around. 🙂

  • carlene

    March 21, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    I actually would like to win this for my sister, who is a brilliant natural photographer, but hasn’t had any formal or technical training. I’d love to see that innate talent blossom!

  • DoitMomma

    March 21, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    I’m a good photographer but I want to be a GREAT photographer and there is always room for improvement. I don’t intend to ever stop learning. x

  • Mariah Danielsen

    March 21, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    What a lovely giveaway!

    I would love to become a better photographer because I got a DSLR for Christmas and haven’t taken the time to learn how to use it to it’s max potential! I have a wedding blog and know that improving photography is going to be part of my blog’s evolution.

    Thanks for this opportunity!

  • Stephanie Bice

    March 21, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I bought a nice DSLR two years ago and still can’t take the shots I really want 🙁

  • Jessica

    March 21, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I would love to take the class to take even better pictures of may family – specifically my son!

  • Lexy @ The Proper Pinwheel

    March 21, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Is this real life?!?1

    I would LOVE to win this. I am so bad at photography. It scares me. I run a blog and cannot afford to hire a photographer. So many wonderful things are happening around me and I don’t have the talent or know-how to capture the memories! Help!

    Thank you for such a great opportunity. And I have a girl crush on Miss B.

  • Glynis

    March 21, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    I want to be better just because. I love taking pictures and I’d love to be better at it. Thanks!

  • Corrin

    March 22, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Two years ago, on my 30th birthday, I created a 40×40 list. One of the goals in the top 10 was to take a photography class. I’ve now taken four. It’s turned into one of my favorite things to do.

    corrinrenee at gmail dot com

  • Monica Lin

    March 22, 2012 at 7:50 am

    I want to be a better photographer so I can immortalize pretty little things and pretty little moments! monicaplin@gmail.com

  • Dilja

    March 22, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    I want to become a better photographer to be able to catch those small moments, a look exchanged between two persons, a hidden smile and so on 🙂

    Keep up the good work!
    -Diljá

  • Alexis

    March 22, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I love photography, but often have difficulty getting what’s in my head to come through in my photos. I’d love to learn more.

  • Tatiana

    March 23, 2012 at 10:40 am

    My husband and I will be roadtripping around the U.S. and Canada for a few months once he finishes graduate school and I would love to be able to take amazing pictures to include on our blog to keep our friends and family up to date on the adventure!

  • kaitlin

    March 23, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    I want to increase the breadth of the things that I can shoot. I’m really proud of how my food photography has come over the last two years, but I’d love to shoot more architecture, portraits, and diverse subjects.

  • tammy

    March 23, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    I would love to win this course. It would me be more selfsufficient when it came to doing product shots for my shop.

  • Vina

    March 23, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    i’d love to become a better photographer because i find that a lot of the images i take don’t translate well – the shots never come out as beautiful as they are in person.

  • Jordan Davis

    March 23, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Who doesn’t want to become a better photographer?
    I decided to jump right in with my photography and not just dwell on the compliments of my friends and family.

    Foto School would be perfect for the type of learning I’m interested in. I need to hear the pro’s and con’s of my work to really know what to fix.

    This would be such an amazing opportunity!

  • Chelsea C.

    March 23, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Oh MAN this is awesome! I’d love to become a better photographer in order to capture things for the people that I love. I’ve become my family’s go-to gal for snapping shots during holidays, important events, and the everyday, but sometimes I see a shot in my mind’s eye and just can’t figure out how to make it happen in my camera.

    You guys! Thanks so much for the amazing giveaway!

  • lizzy flanagan

    March 23, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    my photography is prolific. camera is ALWAYS my co-pilot. naturally, i’ve become the photo archivist for both friends and family.

    so much of my effort to improve as an artist is driven by the memories i gleefully take responsibility for capturing and preserving.

    and it’s not just the weddings, birthday parties, and holidays. it’s (to use a golf metaphor), the time between shots, when the people in my life are just…BEING.

  • Caiti

    March 23, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    I want to become a better photographer because I’m currently doing some extensive traveling, and I’d love to be able better capture this amazing experience and beautiful places!

  • Desi

    March 24, 2012 at 11:27 am

    I wan’t to improve my photography in two ways. I would like to take better product shots. To have better knowledge of light.

    I would also like to capture people in an improved way. I guess I would like to have better knowledge of angles.

  • Rachel

    March 24, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    I work as a Communications Associate for a non-profit where an unofficial part of my job is to be “staff photographer” at events. We use these photos in our publications, on the website and a variety of other places. My photography skills are mostly self-taught, and I appreciate any opportunity I can get to learn and improve the quality of the photos I take.

    Plus, it sounds like fun!

  • ashley

    March 24, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    Oh, well, I would love to learn to take better pictures because I was recently married and I want to capture all the wonderful memories we’re sure to make together.

  • arvee

    March 25, 2012 at 3:15 am

    I want to become a better photographer because i want to take a much better photos for my blog. And also I have a 5 month old DSLR and I need to use it! 😉

  • Deirdre

    March 25, 2012 at 10:08 am

    I am always looking for inspiration in my photography. I am pretty good at searching for moments, but not as good at creating what is in my head and want to work on that.

  • Masha

    March 25, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    I’ve been taking photos for fun for a while now, but I’ve been recently stuck in a rut with no inspiration to photograph anything. I’ve really lost my self esteem when it comes to taking photos, so this would really help me get back into my zone.

  • Rachel

    March 25, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    I have always loved art and photography and I have decided to start a blog on food and would love to take beautiful pictures for it! Thank you!

  • Angie

    March 25, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    I’m working on taking my biz to the next level by starting an online store. I need all the help I can get to take amazing photographs, to give customers the feeling of discovering a one-of-a-kind treasure.

  • Samantha Brooke

    March 25, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Awesome giveaway! I want to improve my photography skills so I can capture better pictures on our travels (especially landscape shots).

  • Emily

    March 25, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Because Polaroid is dead and I need a new hobby

  • Laura M

    March 25, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    i want to be a better photographer because im going into a portion of my life that i will have lots to document and i want to be better about getting my day to day on “film”