Shutter Buddies {review + giveaway}

Prepare to make your days of photographing tough subjects a little easier with Shutter Buddies, a must have lens accessory!

I know we've all been there:  "Look here!  Look at the camera!!"  And then, when they do finally look, they've got a scripted cheesy smile and a totally unnatural look!  Well, Shutter Buddies happens to solve a huge part of that with a little camera bling!

And I'm sorry, but what kiddo can resist cute animals... that squeak!!??  That's right, these go beyond incredibly adorable and move into functional with a squeaker that's embedded right in the animal!  

The fabulous Leora is not only super creative with crafty photography accessories, she whips up these gorgeous baby bracelets and has tons of different photo-op hats -- for boys or girls!

And I must admit, the details and love put into Shutter Buddies make this such an affordable and useful tool!  My girls just adored the sun Leora sent over for us to check out...

...How cute?  My fingers are right on the squeaker!  So, I know what you are thinking:  do these really work?  Well, think of the studios in the mall, and their arsenal of toys and noisemakers to get kiddos to look.  Shutter Buddies are like all of that combined into one!  I especially have found it helpful when shooting more than one child, as I always have a tough time getting the attention of both my girls at the same time!  My 18 month old particularly loves Mr. Sun, and she'll sit and smile and then run over to play with him!  While I'll never be able to hold attention for too long, but this lil' baby helps extend that time, and can get you just a couple more great shots!

Guess what?  The very sweet Leora is offering the Grey Owl Shutter Buddy for a giveaway!!  Yay!!

**Mandatory Entry**:  Start shopping at Shutter Buddies for lens accessories and handmade photo props and come back here to leave a comment of your favorite item!  What will it be?

And if one entry is not nearly enough. . . (please leave a separate comment for each extra entry)

Earn one additional entry:

- Heart an item or the entire Shutter Buddies shop on etsy!
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- Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway and leave link! {daily!}

Earn TEN additional entries: - Make a purchase from Shutter Buddies!!

Good luck readers and happy shopping at Shutter Buddies!!

Giveaway will end April 27th at 11:59pm CST. Winners will be chosen via random.org and contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond.  Must be 18 to enter, US only! Thanks to the fab Leora and her beautiful family for sending us a sun Shutter Buddy to review!  We love it!  Thanks for offering up a Shutter Buddy for the giveaway too!!  All opinions are my own, honest and heartfelt!!