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Thursday, June 02, 2011

Kristen Duke Photography Class and {{giveaway}}


CONTEST CLOSED!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to head up to Ogden Utah for 
photography workshop! 

The Class was so much fun! 
I had been wanting her E BOOK
 
for some time and when I saw she was coming to Utah I knew I HAD to sign up for the class!
{Kristen and I}
The class was held at a cute cupcake shop called
THE VINTAGE CUPCAKE
 {photo from Amy at the idea room}
  if you live in the Ogden area it is for sure worth a trip to eat one of their yummy cupcakes! 

So back to the class....
A lot of what Kristen teaches is in her E book but I am one of those people that learn better "hands on" and can do it while reading about it! She was there to talk us through each step and explain WHY! 

not only did I learned SO much but was able to meet some new friends and hang out with old friends for the day!
{Char, Amy, Kristen, me, Tam}
{My photo partner for the day Alisynn}

Be sure to CLICK HERE to see if there are any classes in your area! 
Trust me it is worth it if you are wanting to take better photos and be able to shoot on manual! 
Here is a quick example of what I learned: 

the above photo was taken on auto and the flash went off
the photo below was taken on manual
much better right? :) 

 GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
Now the good news for ALL of YOU is that Kristen is giving away TWO of her PRINTED E books SAY NO TO AUTO! to TWO lucky Love Stitched reader! 
To enter to win all you need to do is:
{6 possible entries}


  • tell my why you want to learn to take better pictures


  • tell me your favorite family photo that you have

  • follow the Love Stitched blog


  • blog, FB, or tweet about this giveaway {one comment for each you do}
{if you want to buy Kristen's E book now and you end up winning she will gladly refund your purchase price}
 Contest ends
6/9/11 11:59pm mst
GOOD LUCK!

*Please note that the printed e book is printed on 4x6 photo paper but is NOT bound. You can take it to your local kinkos to have it bound if you want*

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128 comments:

  1. CatherineJune 2, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  2. CatherineJune 2, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I need to take better pictures - - mine have too many shadows, I don't control my focus area well enough, and my lighting is iffy.

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  3. CatherineJune 2, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    My favorite family picture we have is one when we were goofing off. We were all supposed to be making scary faces, but my 1 year old is cracking up in the picture. It's fun. :)

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  4. AmyJune 2, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Said hello on Katie's blog

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  5. AmyJune 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    My husband and I got a couple nice DSLR's and I would LOVE to be able to take my daughters newborn pictures when she's born (any day now!)

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  6. AmyJune 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I like KD Photography on Facebook

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  7. AmyJune 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I like love stitched on Facebook

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  8. Talia NelsonJune 2, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I want to take better pictures for many reasons! I have a beautiful little girl I just love taking pictures while she plays. I also need better product images for etsy shop. I would love to be a stay at home momma with her someday and taking pictures of families, babys, couples etc would be a great creative outlet for me while making some income! Plus its just FUNNNN!!!! LOVE Photography and being creative with it!

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  9. Talia NelsonJune 2, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Oh i forgot! My fav family pic is one of us playing in the leaves last fall...its candid and TOTALLy adorable, my daughter has the biggest smile on her face, plus I love fall! I already follow your blog and have liked you on FB....HOPE I WIN THE BOOK! :oD

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  10. TaylorJune 2, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I already like you on FB :)

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  11. TaylorJune 2, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    My favorite family photo is one that we took for my Mom as a surprise. My Dad took her to Mexico and while they were gone, we had a session with a photographer who took me and my 4 younger siblings portrait. My Mom was SHOCKED! She still can't believe we were able to put it all together behind her back :)

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  12. TaylorJune 2, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I am splurging and purchasing a GOOD camera this summer, so I want to learn to take excellent photos right away!

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  13. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I am so excited about this giveaway! I've been learning from Kristen Duke through other blogs and different tips she has about photography. I want to continue to learn more about my camera because photography is my passion. I want people to feel comfortable asking me about taking their family photos or graduation pictures. I love photography!

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  14. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I like her Facebook page now. :)

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  15. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    My favorite family photo is of my entire extended family on my mom's side, taken at my grandparents' cabin. It is my favorite because the cabin is going to be sold, and it will be the last picture we ever take there. It reminds me of a very happy time!

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  16. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I am a loyal follower of you on Facebook and your blog!

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  17. NicoleJune 2, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I got a new Rebel and have been dying to switch to manuel so i can take better pics of my 3 boys... I want to capture all those little moments because they are growing waaay too fast!

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  18. NicoleJune 2, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I follow your blog! (and LOVE it!)

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  19. NicoleJune 2, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I'm a facebook fan

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  20. NicoleJune 2, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    My favorite family photo is one my sister took that of us all hugging each other. We're not looking at the camera, but we all are laughing and having fun. The best.

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  21. NicoleJune 2, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I said hello on KD Photography blog!

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  22. NicoleJune 2, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I liked her on FB.
    Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

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  23. AmandaJune 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I follow (and LOVE) your blog!

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  24. AmandaJune 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I left a comment on KD Photography blog

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  25. AmandaJune 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I want to take better pictures because I have 3 children and I have to capture memories!

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  26. AmandaJune 2, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    My favorite family photo would be the one of all 5 of us together right after my baby was born. It's not easy getting a pic of all of us so that one is special to me!

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  27. AmandaJune 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I "like" Love Stitched on facebook

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  28. Lina ThomlinsonJune 2, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I commented on her blog.

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  29. Lina ThomlinsonJune 2, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I follow the Love Stitched blog.

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  30. Lina ThomlinsonJune 2, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    My favorite family photo is of my older brother and I pretending to throw our little brother into the Grand Canyon as kids. I have no idea why our parents let us take this picture but I love it.

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  31. Lina ThomlinsonJune 2, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I'm currently working my way through a project where I take a picture every day for a year and while some things have improved I still have a long way to go.

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  32. LindseyJune 2, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I'm a follower! :)

    lindseykay8@hotmail.com

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  33. LindseyJune 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Following Love Stitched on FB! :)


    Lindseykay8@hotmail.com

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  34. LindseyJune 2, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Just "liked" Kristen Duke on FB!

    Lindseykay8@hotmail.com

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  35. LindseyJune 2, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I would love to take better pictures of my son! He's almost 2 and we got our DSLR camera the first week he was born, I still use auto way too much!!! Please help! ;)


    lindseykay8@hotmail.com

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  36. LindseyJune 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    My favorite family photo was taken this past Easter! The background has pretty yellow/orange tulips, lots of green and we're wearing bright colored shirts! Not to mention the sun was shining! (We live in Oregon and don't get that very often in April!) I love all the vibrant color in that photo! ;)


    lindseykay8@hotmail.com

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  37. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I went to KD photography blog and said hello

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  38. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I'd love to learn to take better pictures because I have a little guy who just turned 1 and I really want to capture all these sweet moments.

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  39. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    My favorite family photo is from my son's first birthday party.

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  40. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I follow your blog

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  41. GraceJune 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oooh! Please enter me! Why I want this book {SO MUCH:)} is because I just bought a new Nikon last November, and I want to be a better photographer.

    Thanks for hosting!
    Grace
    grace-an-aspiring-photographer.blogspot.com

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  42. EmGabsJune 2, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I follow Love Stitched.

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  43. EmGabsJune 2, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I "Like" Love Stitched on FB.

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  44. EmGabsJune 2, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I "Like" Kristen Duke Photography on FB.

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  45. EmGabsJune 2, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I would love to be able to take fun, professional looking photos of my little man, instead of paying someone else to do it.

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  46. EmGabsJune 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    We just recently took our first family photo in North Carolina on Easter and I love how it turned out. My favorite part was my little man's polka dot bow tie.

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  47. Lisa JohnsonJune 2, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I follow Love Stitched Blog

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  48. Lisa JohnsonJune 2, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I "like" Love Stitched on Facebook

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  49. Lisa JohnsonJune 2, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I need to take better pictures b/c I usually take about 10 pictures a day and am doing Project Life, which is a picture/a/day thing and I have a nice SLR camera but don't really know how to use it. Plus, I'm all about becoming better and developing a talent so as not to hide it under a bush and this would help me with that. :)

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  50. Lisa JohnsonJune 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    My favorite family photo is one of my siblings and parents and I where we are making "pig faces" w/ our eyes crossed and tongues sticking out. It makes me laugh every time I see it. (I'm happy to send it to you if you're dying to see what it looks like.) LOL!

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  51. Amanda June 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I went over to her blog and commented.

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  52. Amanda June 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I follow Love Stitched via GFC.

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  53. Amanda June 2, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I like Love Stitched on FB.

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  54. Amanda June 2, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I want to take better pictures so that I'm more inclined to actually take them. After all, what's the point if they're not going to turn out?

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  55. RosemarieeJune 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    i just liked love stitched on facebook!

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  56. Our Blessed LifeJune 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I follow your blog and LOVE it!!!

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  57. Our Blessed LifeJune 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I "like" your page on FB

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  58. Our Blessed LifeJune 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I like Kristen Duke on FB

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  59. Our Blessed LifeJune 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I subscribe to Kristen Duke's blog

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  60. Our Blessed LifeJune 2, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    My favorite family photo is of my husband, my 16 mth old, and myself. We were trying to get our son to smile, and we were trying everything - and the photographer took a picture with my son with this adorable look on his face - like "what are my mom and dad doing?!?" And, my husband and I with our mouths WIDE open - I'm sure we were singing or making funny faces!! :) I LOVE that picture!!

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  61. Our Blessed LifeJune 2, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I wish I could take better pictures of children. My son is always moving -and I find once I finally get my camera set right - my son has moved on to something else!!

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  62. The Dark FamilyJune 2, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I want to learn to take better pictures because any day, my first precious little child will enter this world and what a better excuse than to want to get amazing pictures of her!

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  63. The Dark FamilyJune 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    My favorite family photo was the last picture taken of me and my husband together because you can see my baby bump and that's the closest thing we have to our little one being here. Other than that, our wedding pictures would probably be my favorite because they are the most recent.

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  64. The Dark FamilyJune 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  65. The Dark FamilyJune 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    and I like you on FB. :)

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  66. theamazingjohnsonsJune 2, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I went to her blog and said hello.

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  67. theamazingjohnsonsJune 2, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I want to take better pictures because I've had a nice camera for over three years and still use the auto setting. Pathetic, right?

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  68. theamazingjohnsonsJune 2, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Liked KD photography on FB.

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  69. theamazingjohnsonsJune 2, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    My favorite family photo is the one two photos ago. It only had one of my children in it, but I loved the setting (a grassy field).

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  70. theamazingjohnsonsJune 2, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  71. theamazingjohnsonsJune 2, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I like you on FB.

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  72. brookeJune 2, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    my favourite family photo was taken in the black hills, SD

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  73. brookeJune 2, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    i want to learn to take better photos because taking pictures is what i love to do! and there is always more to learn!

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  74. Ben and KatieJune 2, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    i "like" you on facebook!

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  75. Ben and KatieJune 2, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    i follow you!

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  76. Ben and KatieJune 2, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    i recently bought my first expensive "big girl" camera and need this book to improve my photos!

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  77. Ben and KatieJune 2, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    my fav family photo is of one in front of my parents guest beach house. there are masses of us but i love it!

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  78. Not Just a Mom♥MeJune 3, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Hi! I'll post my entries in one comment field to make it easier!
    1) I "liked" Kristen Duke Photography on FB...said Hi!
    2) I "liked" your page on FB...and said Hi!
    3) I am following your blog! I can't wait to read updates!
    4) I went over to Kristen Duke Photography Blog and said Hi! I am following her now, too!
    5) I want to learn how to take better pics so that I can document our family better. My photos are not the greatest and I seem to miss those "Kodak" moments with my 21 month old! Plus, we are moving (hubby is in the Army) to England for two years and would LOVE to take better pics of all these great places we are sent to!
    6) We are a new family :) My first favorite family photo is on our wedding day. We also took one with our son and fur baby last year. It was our first professional photo session as a family.

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  79. AmberJune 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I follow Love Stitched!

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  80. AmberJune 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I Liked Kristen Duke on facebook

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  81. AmberJune 3, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I have a new camera and I sooo need to learn how to use it and I went to sign up for her class here in Utah, but it was full. So sad!!

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  82. MikaylaJune 3, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I said hello on her blog! (:

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  83. MikaylaJune 3, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I want to learn to take better pictures because I feel like I am kind of stuck where I am at and I would love to keep improving!

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  84. MikaylaJune 3, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I like her on facebook! (:

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  85. MikaylaJune 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    My favorite family photo.... Probably at our vacation in Puerto Rico!

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  86. MikaylaJune 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I follow you!

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  87. MikaylaJune 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I Like you on facebook!

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  88. Kyla ArmstrongJune 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I'd like to take better action shots.

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  89. MarciJune 3, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I follow you!

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  90. MarciJune 3, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    My favorite family photo is our christmas ones that we do every year!!

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  91. MarciJune 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I liked KD photography on facebook!

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  92. AmberJune 3, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I liked you on facebook!

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  93. JessieJune 3, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I liked Love Stitched on FB!

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  94. JessieJune 3, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I would love to learn to take better pictures! We're hoping to start a family soon so I need to get some skills before that happens!

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  95. KatieJune 4, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    my favorite family picture is one that a photographer snapped before we shot my senior photos. not sure why i love it, but i do. i guess because it was really the last time we were all together before i moved out and grew up.

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  96. KatieJune 4, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    i follow the love stitched blog.

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  97. KatieJune 4, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    i took photography in college, but i always love to hear what other people have to teach me. you can never learn too much!

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  98. JenJune 4, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    I want to take better photos of the people in my life to enjoy. I also have a blog and think it would be so much better if my pictures were better quality. :)

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  99. JenJune 4, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    My favorite family photo was when we had just finished taking family pictures and my brother set the timer on the camera and none of us knew our picture was going to be taken. Love it.

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  100. UnknownJune 4, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Looks like a lot of fun!

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  101. Abby's MomJune 4, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I want to take better pictures because I have beautiful kids who deserve amazing pictures! ;)

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  102. Abby's MomJune 4, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    My favorite family photo is my 2 year old daughter holding her brand new brother and sweetly looking down at him.

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  103. SaraJune 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I am a follower of your blog!

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  104. SaraJune 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I liked Love Stitched on FB! Yea!

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  105. SaraJune 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I liked KD Photography on FB!;)

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  106. SaraJune 4, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I want and need to learn how to do better photogrpahy because I want to do better family photos...for my family and friends. And I would like to take better pictures over all. I like to blog about my "crafts" and "cooking" on my blog and they are not what I want them to be (shadows, blotches, etc) HELP! I want to share my creative-ness with others!

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  107. SaraJune 4, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    My favorite photo is the one of my two nieces! The older one is 1 and the younger one is 4 months. The older one is giving a kiss to the younger one...it is priceless. I didn't take it and I want to be able to take photos like that! ;(

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  108. Heather NashJune 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I wrote on Kristen Duke's Blog

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  109. Heather NashJune 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I want to take better pictures because I had a baby girl 3 months ago and I really want to take better pictures of her.

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  110. Heather NashJune 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I like KD Photography on Facebook

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  111. Heather NashJune 4, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    My daughter was born over two months early. She spent almost six weeks in the hospital...my favorite family photo was the picture was one that was taken of my husband, my daughter and I as we were finally taking her home.

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  112. Heather NashJune 4, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I already follow the Love Stitched blog

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  113. Heather NashJune 4, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I like Love Stitched on Facebook

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  114. DianeJune 4, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I need to learn how to take better pictures because I am taking my first trip to Europe this summer!! What an amazing place to photograph, right??!! dianejjarvis(at)gmail(dot)com

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  115. DianeJune 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I like KD photography on facebook!! dianejjarvis(at)gmail(dot)com

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  116. DianeJune 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    My favorite family photo is the first family picture we have with our little guy. He is only 3 months old but it is such a great picture and it captures the happiness we had with him! dianejjarvis(at)gmail(dot)com

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  117. DianeJune 4, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I follow your blog! dianejjarvis(at)gmail(dot)com

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  118. DianeJune 4, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I added Love Stitched as a friend on facebook! (Is that the same as liking it?) dianejjarvis(at)gmail(dot)com

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  119. KatieJune 5, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I'm a new follower!

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  120. KatieJune 5, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I want to learn how to take better pictures because I invested in a DSLR and it's harder than I thought to master! All of my siblings and now my parents have purchased Nikon SLR's and it would be nice to be able to teach them something!

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  121. KatieJune 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Yeah! I'm one of your followers.

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  122. KatieJune 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I have the cutest little 11 month old and I want to be able to capture all of his moments......right now I get about 2 good shots out of ever 15. :(

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  123. KatieJune 6, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I liked Kristen Duke on FB :)

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  124. ShannonJune 7, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I just took a peek at KD's blog and said hello.

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  125. ShannonJune 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I want to learn so I don't have to delete so stinkin' many shots (thank goodness for digital) and wonder how I can get something good of my darling kiddos and other wonderful subjects.

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  126. ShannonJune 7, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    My favorite family photo is the most current one, albeit not professional and I think only my husband is looking at the camera, and even he is squinting. Sigh. It's my favorite because it's current -someone took it who was standing near us, so you get what you pay for!

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  127. ShannonJune 7, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I follow the Love Stitched blog.

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  128. ShannonJune 7, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I posted about it on my blog under current giveaways. Thanks!

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