Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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...


IMG_8651

...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!
- Like Shutter Buddies on Facebook and leave a little Ivy Twines love!

- Follow The Ivy Twines (publicly) using Google Friend
- Follow The Ivy Twines on Twitter and leave twitter name
- Like Ivy Twines on Facebook
- 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!!






28 comments:

  1. I love the Alien sutterbuddy in the shop.
    butler83ataoldotcom

    ReplyDelete
  2. i hearted the shop on etsy-butler83
    butler83ataoldotcom

    ReplyDelete
  3. i follow ivy twines - gfc and reader
    butler83ataoldotcom

    ReplyDelete
  4. Oh man! These are so cute. My favorite is the CATERPILLAR with SQUEAKER!

    babblebabe0@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. What great ideas! Love it & all the items in the Etsy shop. I have a thing for sock monkeys so really love the kids' hat.

    fastkat at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  6. I follow Ivy Twines publicly via GFC.
    fastkat at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  7. I hearted this item on the etsy shop:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/68605645/shutter-buddies-sock-monkey-hat-for?show_panel=true

    (katfries: etsy name)

    fastkat at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  8. I hearted that caterpillar that I love!

    babblebabe0@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. I follow The Ivy Twines publicly!


    babblebabe0@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. I have LIKED The Ivy Twines on Facebook!

    babblebabe0@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. I like the Shutter Buddies Claire CATERPILLAR with SQUEAKER-

    ReplyDelete
  12. I hearted the Shutter Buddies Claire CATERPILLAR with SQUEAKER-

    ReplyDelete
  13. I love the Clair Caterpillar also...it's so adorable and what fun colors!

    Lorie

    marcandlorie@embarqmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. These are ADORABLE!! I definitely need one...

    I like Shutter Buddies Claire CATERPILLAR with SQUEAKER

    ReplyDelete
  15. I made the catetrpillar my favoritre item at her shop

    ReplyDelete
  16. I now like Shutter Buddies on FB

    ReplyDelete
  17. I follow The Ivy Twines on Twitter

    ReplyDelete
  18. OMG, these are adorable and such a great idea! My favorite is Alien Adam :)
    skklemm at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  19. Hearted the entire Shutter Buddies shop on etsy. skjohnson11
    skklemm at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  20. Like Shutter Buddies on Facebook and left a little Ivy Twines love!
    Stephanie Klemm
    skklemm at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  21. Follow The Ivy Twines (publicly) using Google Friend. Klemm Family.
    skklemm at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  22. Follow The Ivy Twines on Twitter. @momtoemmett
    skklemm at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  23. Like you on FB. Stephanie Klemm
    skklemm at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  24. Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/momtoemmett/status/59288594057138176
    skklemm at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  25. I like the frog fred shutter buddy
    Rhonda
    kermode@iowatelecom.net

    ReplyDelete
  26. I hearted the shutterbuddy shop on etsy
    Rhonda
    kermode@iowatelecom.net

    ReplyDelete
  27. I follow your blog
    Rhonda
    kermode@iowatelecom.net

    ReplyDelete

ShareThis