Scenic Vibe Photo Contest & Free Stuff

I’ve been working hard over the last few months to give my dusty website a refresh. I could easily tinker with this thing indefinitely to make it “perfect” (thanks to my good ol’ generalized anxiety disorder that’s never satisfied with anything), but it’s time to just let it go and be happy with the way I’ve made it.

I’ve had this site up since 2017, and it’s been a couple years since I’ve given it a full makeover. Last time I tried to design it so I’d look more like a legitimate photographer. I never accomplished that goal because it wasn’t an honest expectation. When I take pictures, I don’t think about how others see me in that moment. I think about how awesome nature is and how much happiness it brings me to capture it.

When I started reworking the site, I had a tough conversation with myself about the cost of web hosting, memory cards, camera maintenance and lens upgrades for what most see as just a hobby. Taking pictures as a full-time, paying job is my ultimate dream, but my reality is working part-time in an office doing non-photo related tasks. While this does give me more time to work on my craft, it doesn’t earn me enough money to fully cover living and photo-related expenses. (Grateful to be in the digital age without extra film and processing costs!)

I redesigned this site with a focus on making it easier to purchase prints, coffee cups, tote bags and other items featuring my nature photos. The coding was a bit tricky (iframes, ugh!) to setup the connection between my site and Pixels, the company who produces the products, so I’m counting on you to let me know if something doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to.

My plans for accomplishing my ultimate dream involve more than just selling things through my website (or begging for a cup of coffee) – I’m branching out into vendor festivals and gallery shows! This is where you come in. I have to choose which photos I want to feature at those events, and I need your help!

I can’t decide which pictures to use, and I think you would be a better judge of what would look good. I created a contest (my first!) featuring 4 photos from each of my gallery categories (Animals, Bees, Birds, Flowers, etc). All you need to do is vote for your favorites! To sweeten the deal, I’m also hosting a Giveaway for a free 11×14 print! Click the button below for more details and to start voting!

Thank you for your generous help and support!