I achieved a big milestone a few months ago…I purchased a “big girl camera.”
AKA a DSLR, I finally made it a priority to purchase a camera that wasn’t something to be handy and quick, but instead had the capability to capture those beautiful, Pinterest-ready shots for the blog AND even click a few of the family for those perfect opportunities between Christmas and Easter family portraits. Since I had made the choice to make the purchase, I bought everything I THOUGHT I needed to be the best photographer in the world…or at least begin to try.
After the first full photo card and a long day of taking shots, I realized I needed not one, not two but MANY memory cards. One of the best tips I had heard from well-seasoned photographers is that you just keeping taking photos and eventually when you get back to your computer you’ll find that magic one that’s just the right angle, the right lighting and the right look for your perfect shot. But to do that you need lots of space on a card and you never want to get stuck when you’re just about to get that great shot and then you the “CARD FULL” come up. So bottom line, get big memory cards and many of them.
The other thing I learned was a must-have was a good camera strap. Sure, I had the one sent with the camera. But one hour after you have that hanging around your neck with your camera attached, you’ll feel exactly what I’m talking about. That uncomfortable and raw feeling of the not-so-soft strap. So consider one that’s cute, comfortable and so useful, like the straps from mod. Not only are there tons of designs to choose from, but you also can get this strap wrap attachment that allows you to insert additional photo cards, ID, money, batteries and more so it’s not in your pocket (or later lost on the ground.)
And the last thing was a lens-cap saver. That’s right…I needed something to help me keep up with my lens cap. I would put it in my pocket and then kneel down and it would roll out every time. Then I would scour the world, in grass, dirt, wherever, to find it. While it may seem kinda silly, a lens-cap saver saved me HUGE on keeping my camera lens clean of scratches and me from having to keep buying more each time I lost mine. Mod’s lens savers are adorable and have tons of personality…and why can’t you have fun while being functional?
Dallas-based mod is a mom-daughter company that I’m proud to say I worked with a few years ago when they just began their business. Now this USA-made business is not just online but distributed and sold in several stores you may *even have heard of *like Target, Nebraska Furniture Mart and Amazon. While I would love to tell you more, I think they both do a better job…
AND NOW YOU CAN HAVE ONE TOO! Thanks to mod we’re giving away a special bundle with a strap, lens saver, and drop-in pouch ($79.00 value).
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when I grow up I want to have a DSLR camera 🙂 and when I do get one, I want to really cute strap for it.
This is a great giveaway. I love that bling for the camera.
Good points. I must disagree about having large size memory cards. When I travel I would rather have smaller ones in the event of a memory card failure. Was in California recently and the largest card I carried was 16GB. If I used 32GB memory cards and it failed, I would have lost that many more pics. That said, I did back up my cards daily. If I didn’t I used a different card the next day.
We love Mod straps! I just bought a new Fujifilm Insta Mini 8, and it’s gonna need some new clothes. Time to go shopping!
I like the Strap Wrap – Orange Print
A stylish camera strap would be so cool. I definitely agree about the memory cards!
That lens cap saver is a great idea! I am constantly misplacing mine.
I love it all. I just upgraded last Christmas so I hope I win. Thanks so much for sharing,…
The cap holder is freakin awesome! Why haven’t I known about this! Do you know how many times I’ve forgotten where I left my lens cap??? Too many to count. Love the pop of color that the straps bring
This is so fun! I love the great accessories you have for the camera. A new strap makes it like a new camera! Great giveaway!
The items that you listed are all must haves. You are so right about having the right camera for Pinterest pics!
Without my lens saver, I can’t tell you how many times I would have misplaced my cover. I have also dropped my camera a few times. Having the strap is vital.
These are great camera accessories!! I love the idea of a lens cap holder, I always seem to be misplacing mine.
I want to get some things like this for my camera too. It just adds some personalization to it.
I love this, I am always worried I’m going to lose my lens cap when it put it in my back pocket, what a genius ideal!! Would love to win, thanks!
I like the Strap Wrap in Bubble Dot.
I would love to get this accessory for my camera! I love accessories that will improve my photography.
I love the Classic Camera Strap – Brown and Teal Circle .
What neat tips. I love my new DSLR camera and would say it has been one of the best investments of my life. Cool accessories!
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I would love to win! I really like the predator strap wrap and would love it for my DSLR! My daughters name is Autumn. 🙂 Thanks for such a great giveaway!
Carrie
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I like the basic camera strap Navy Floral.
I like the Classic Camera Strap – Navy Floral
I would love to win one of these! They are so cute! I like Bubble Dot.
Great giveaway thanks for sharing with us at Mommy Monday!
XOXO
I so need a lens cap keeper! I have lost more than I want to think about. ‘ve only got 1 memory card but it’s big enough, I think. Or at least I’ve never run out of room. Which reminds me – I need to clear the card so there’s room for our roadtrip photos 😉
I like Orange Print or Shockwave! Thanks for the giveaway.
Love the classic strap in Predator! Super fun!
Who knew photography could have great design both behind the shot and in the shot!
I love the cheerful zig camera strap!
I like the happy face cap saver
I love the Cheerful Zig
I like the black damask pattern.
I like the Classic Camera Strap – Black & Teal Ink.
I love all of them!! This is such an awesome giveaway!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Strap wrap in bubble dot
I love the strap wrap, very handy!
My fave is Strap Wrap – Brown and Teal
Classic-Camera-Strap-Yellowbird is so cute love the design and colors
I love the orange print strap!
I like the black and teal but if I won I would let dad pick for his birthday.
Between a strap cover and the lense saver… My camera is looking a little sad and needs a fashion make over. Both look great and very useful at the same time.
I love the Premium Strap – Black and Turquoise Damask .
I love the Premium Strap – Brown and Teal Circle
I like the Classic Camera Strap, Brown and Teal Circle . Love the colors together.
I love the earthy zig camera strap!
The Black Polka is my favorite mod design.
I like the bubble dot strap wrap!
This is a nice bundle. I like so many of the selections but probably the blue and grey would match my DSL camera best.
Love the strap wrap in brown and teal.
Brown and teal circle strap.