Works of Art

    

Every once in a while a product come along that not only totally enraptures me but also meets every single wish on my wish list. Simple, beautiful, mindful, well-designed, high-quality, easy to create, nice to the touch, visually stunning, etc. etc. Enter Pinhole Press. Talk about Inspiration!

They pretty much had me at hello; when I found out they used Mohawk Fine Papers I knew it would be good! Next, they enticed me with the beauty of their website. And when I got the opportunity to make a photo journal of my very own? Let me just say that the interface made me giddy. Simple, sexy and super-fun to use, I enjoyed creating my book as much as I enjoyed choosing what photos would go into it. No, I am not kidding and highly recommend popping over there if for nothing else, just to play with your photos and see amazing they look in the gorgeous products Pinhole Press has to offer. Come on. Have you ever seen a day planner this beautiful?

All that and I haven't even mentioned that I am 100% over the moon smitten with the most beautiful little journal that came to my door soon after I ordered it, which features my own images both on the cover and adorning the inside pages.

Rest assured, this journal is not your average photo journal. Far from it. This journal is a work of art; a high end, fine art journal that showcases my work to it's full potential! What photographer doesn't want that? I have been dreaming of a book like this which is why I'm so excited to be singing their praises today and am eager to be putting Pinhole Press (and Pinhole Pro for those of you with your own photography businesses) on your radar for the coolest photo products around.

  

Today we are thrilled to be offering a giveaway, courtesy of Pinhole Press. One lucky winner will receive 75 dollars worth of stunning Pinhole Press products. *swoon* And because we really want you to experience the wonder of Pinhole Press, we are offering a 10% discount on all orders for Shutter Sisters everywhere. Just use the code Shuttersisters upon checkout. I can only imagine what amazing works of art will be born out of it. And hey, if you visit them on Facebook, you can enter other sweet contests they've got for their Facebook friends. Yay!

Today, share us an image that you think would make a great cover for your journal. We want to see something you'd consider cover-worthy!

Leave a comment here between now and Thursday 4/28 at midnight EST for a chance to win goods!

Comments

[Laurie L.]

Simply amazing! Thank you!

[beth]

Yes, definitely swoon-worthy. Looking at those images adorning the covers definitely kicks my imagination into high-gear. Just think of the possibilities... Thanks for featuring this .

[Leanne]

my cover:http://www.flickr.com/photos/61543578@N04/5617565972/in/photostream

[Jet Harrington]

Beautiful images you have chosen for your journal, Tracey. I'm off to check them out for myself.

[Katina]

i love notebooks and day planners with pretty pictures and photos so much, I have a slight obsession, actually..

[Anna]

Oh the possibilities! My mom became a grandma for the first time 6 weeks ago, and the brag book is just calling her name... The hospital photographer was amazing it would be hard to pick just a few pictures!

[Adriana]

Such pretty products.
I would use this one for my journal. It would remind me to smile and never forget how sweet life can be!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smallroots/5647964685/

[Sarah Jean]

absolutely stunning! thanks for introducing me...i have a crush now :)

[Krista]

Wow This is so gorgeous!

[valerie]

I'd love to make a photobook for mother's day!!

[Kari]

what a way to enjoy your favorite pictures!

[mosey]

I've had my eye on Pinhole - great to hear such high praise!
I think I'd probably choose something like this for my journal:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/a-la-mosey/5484344097/

[Sarah B.]

What great products!

I would probably use one of these:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdeslaur/5219701942/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdeslaur/4774841146/in/photostream

[stephanie]

Wow! I'd love to create a book with them. So beautiful and SOOOOOOO much better than other options out there! It's tough to decide what I'd put on the cover but I might have to go with one of my fave Hawaiian pictures

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephaniecourt/4986941529/in/set-72157624880159561/

or

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephaniecourt/4984775752/in/set-72157624880159561/

[Joanna]

Your book looks like it came out beautiful. :0)

[Lil'M]

There are so many photobook companies out there. I am in the midst of creating my first one as a mother`s day gift. She will love and cherish it, I am certain!

Below is what I would use as my own cover, if given the choice - though it seems I can`t settle on just one. The selections are natural, bright, full of life and serenity all at the same time.

http://savoirwhy.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/cover-page/

[andrea]

I love it all! how have I not known about this before now! Thanks for sharing, off to buy some goodies now.

[Marla]

Beautiful . . .

[Rachelle F]

Been wanting to do this, just need an excuse...

[elizabeth]

This is a new company to me--love it!

[Jen]

Oh that looks like so much fun!
I'm glad to know Pinhole Press is out there!

[Jen]

Oh that looks like so much fun!
I'm glad to know Pinhole Press is out there!

[dandy*lion]

Thanks for the great info on Pinhole Press. It looks like a great service.
Attached is my photo of my 95 year old grandmother at Easter, if I got the link right :)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5658991601_b84776b814_s.jpg
Cheers!
Katy
aka dandy*lion
aka Queen of Pentacles
xoxo

[Jill]

ohhh...I have a dear friend who just returned from Africa, explored another world, photographed wild gorillas, redisoveried herself while protected by her mom's new spirit and capturing the wonders of it it all....she would LOVE this!! Regardless of a drawing, what a wonderful gift to now know about!!! Thank you!

http://humbirdhum.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/reflections-2/

[wendy]

That looks fantastic! This is what I'd use for cover art... http://www.flickr.com/photos/corbae/5087090691/in/set-72157624537339151

[theresa/t does wool]

I would use this....http://www.flickr.com/photos/tdoeswool/5443385717/in/photostream...
set up the mood for me....

[schtanzerl]

I'd love to create such a cover.
My boys turned 5 (last week) and 2 today and I intend to start a yearly letter to them, where I'd describe my ideas of that specific year to them. When they'll turn 18 (or so) I'd hand it out and I'm pretty sure, they'd love to read about themselves. Unfortunately I already missed year 1 to 5 for the one and 1 to 2 for the little one. I'd start this with much more pleasure with such a nice journal and their very own cover.

The big one would get this cover:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/schtanzerl/5474357915/in/set-72157624081527126
For the little one I'D choose this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/schtanzerl/5592921645/in/set-72157624081527126

Thumbs up, I'd love to be the winner. THX

[isaida]

Wow - can I have one of everything! Thanks so much for sharing. Not sure which of my photos I would use on a cover. I have a few favorites. Awesome idea!

[Rebecca]

This was a hard choice for me. I would choose different pictures for different journaling subjects.

For the simple things-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccasmithphotography/5663903313/in/photostream

For the dreams- (pic of my daughter-that I adore. Winter at the beach-soaking in the sun)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccasmithphotography/5236284980/in/photostream

[annie]

Oh I just love their stuff!

[Dawn]

Awesome giveaway! I'd so love to win. Thank you for doing this. This would be my cover
http://dmarie1975.blogspot.com/2011/02/friday-photo-bliss.html

I would love to have a picture of my kids on it but I have yet to get a shot I love of all 3 of them.

[Suzé]

Gorgeous website, thanks for sharing this. From what I see in your photos their printing looks elegant. I only wish their site supported iPad browsing!

[Angie]

Hi! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

[amy]

love this!!! my head is spinning from fall of the wonderful things that I could create with this!! thank you!!!
XoXxo
amy boland

[Michelle P]

Wow, beautiful! I would be grateful to win as it would motivate me to journal more. Something I need to do more frequently. For my journal cover, I think it would be a toss up between these two:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50099518@N05/4845062805/in/set-72157624619986516
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50099518@N05/4741465710/in/set-72157624619986516

Great opportunity. Thank you!

[Kimberly]

I love pinhole press and all the link this far. So many pretty pictures and not enough time in my day to enjoy them. I like simple cross process photos so I would choose this photo, http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimbostrikes/5076967206/in/photostream.
Flowers make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, so writing in my journal this pretty would be awesome.

[Crystal]

I found your site via the Pinhole facebook page. Love it!

(I just had a boudoir shoot done by alliebphotography in Parkersburg, WV. One of the detail shots would be absolutely perfect for the cover of one of these books!)

[Catherine Costolo]

http://seeingthelight.smugmug.com/Travel/seeingthelight/Italy-4/1029369329_B8oQd-L.jpg
What a great place to shop! Thanks.
I would love to have a new journal to write in.......especially for my notes on photography.
Catherine

[Jenille]

This would be my cover - two of my most favorite things! https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/x_Ob4V_kOd7F-3yFS2vrBSvVSUuU8cCkbmmQmW77Fmg?feat=directlink

[Jen Clark]

I just love this picture of my daughter even though she's tiny in the composition... mainly because it was her idea and she was playing along with me taking pictures. :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunstar217/5527760682/

~Jen

[mama-pan | mary frances]

wow, it would be so cool to try these out--thanks!

[Kristine]

Wow! Thanks for sharing the Pinhole Press site! What beautifully crafted journals and books...I'm certainly going to give them a try. My cover image would be:
http://www.kristinestudio.com/cgi-bin/gallery.pl?personal&0190.jpg
I'm been feeling dreamy and up in the air!
Cheers!

[Lee-Ann]

late to the party, as usual, thank you for sharing this site! I will be heading there often :)

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