http://www.shootsacblog.com/ SHOOTSAC BLOG - by jessica claire en-us http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/425/and-the-winner-is http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/425/and-the-winner-is Mon, 07 May 2012 17:24:00 GMT
And the winner is…
Alyssa Filkins of Alyssa Filkins Photography (http://alyssafilkins.com/) for her beautiful, light, bright daisy photo! It perfectly captured the feeling and energy we were seeking. Congratulations Alyssa!

Want to see the winning photo? Make sure you are on our email list…it's coming out this week! Join here: MAILING LIST


]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/424/calling-all-photographers http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/424/calling-all-photographers Wed, 02 May 2012 19:58:00 GMT We're looking for a fun, spring bloom photo. No people this time around…the flowers are the focus. Tulips, lilacs, daffodils, etc…surprise us!

If you have a photo that fits the bill and want to submit, please send it to me at kim.alexander@shootsac.com by 12:00 noon PDT this Friday, May 4th. I know this is quick…we're on a tight deadline.

Can't wait to see all the beautiful flowers!

If we use your fabulous photo, we will give you a cover of your choice!

*Disclaimers (not so fun, but necessary): All photos submitted must have been photographed by you and cannot infringe on another's rights. By submitting a photo, you are granting Shootsac irrevocable and perpetual permission to edit, adapt, and publish that photo in any media and for any purpose without compensation.

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/423/going-to-vegas-youre-in-luck-we-have-new-stuff-just-for-you http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/423/going-to-vegas-youre-in-luck-we-have-new-stuff-just-for-you Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT

We have TONS of stuff for you to see! First and foremost, the thing we are MOST excited about, our brand spankin' new COVERS!!! That's right, not only do we have more than 10 never before seen designs (including three specifically for you men out there), but we now have POCKET COVERS! Finally, you can now stash your must-have items in a pocket right on front of your Shootsac (or Hipslip). Absolutely perfect for your schedule, valet tip, or room key! And these covers are ONLY AVAILABLE IN VEGAS AT OUR BOOTH, so get there fast.

These prints we have for you are GORGEOUS--chevron, red quatrefoil, circle, octagon, computer code, and orange quatrefoil! And the best part? These are just a FEW of the ones we'll have available in VEGAS!!

And check it out! A pocket cover version of Baroque! Think of it as an old friend with a NEW ATTITUDE!

The pocket covers are our best innovation yet, with an easy pull tie designed to give you access to your items on the go!

ALSO---for those of you who wanted to see the Tote & Shoot LIVE and IN PERSON, come by the booth to get a demo by the innovator herself, Keats! ALL of our available Tote & Shoot inventory will be on hand with us at WPPI, so don't miss that opportunity to learn all the secret features there are to discover!

PLUS A CONTEST!!!

If you are in Vegas, take a photo of yourself at our booth with KEATS OR JESSICA CLAIRE and TWEET it to @shootsac! We will be choosing a winner on Tuesday afternoon to win their choice of a Shootsac, a Red Tote & Shoot, OR any two covers of their choice (limited to what is available).


We hope to see you all at our booth first thing Monday morning! Our ever-popular shopping totes will be on hand for a LIMITED NUMBER of attendees, so shop early (and often)!

Not able to make it to Vegas this year? No worries, we'll have some online specials for you too! Just join our mailing list by 11:59PM PST on Sunday, Feb. 19th and watch your inbox for our email. Already on our list? Sit back and relax - our WPPI sale email will hit your inbox Monday morning (2/20)! Join here: MAILING LIST

Viva Las Vegas!


]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/421/hey-procrastinators-tomorrow-is-valentines-day http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/421/hey-procrastinators-tomorrow-is-valentines-day Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:42:00 GMT
Now, it's too late to change your ways in the sense that we know you aren't going to run out to the store, grab the last card on the shelf and the one rose with a rotten petal (we hope). But it's NOT TOO LATE to get your loved one something awesome--a gift certificate from us! Let her know you love and support her dreams and photography, and want her to look amazing doing it! Just click the banner below to save yourself an awkward conversation and apology later :)

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/420/tote-and-shoot-killer-deal-at-adorama http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/420/tote-and-shoot-killer-deal-at-adorama Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:40:00 GMT Adorama Camera have done it again--knocked our socks off with the killer deals they're offering. And this time, we're a big part of their latest feature--Tote & Shoot introductory pricing of $199 and FREE SHIPPING!

For you men out there who may not be aware, Valentine's Day is next TUESDAY so if you don't want those disappointed looks (even if she said, "Don't get me a gift this year"), head on over to Adorama and pick yourself up one of these babies! Just click the banner below and head on over. You can thank us later :)

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/419/shootsac-for-all-your-life-events http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/419/shootsac-for-all-your-life-events Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:04:00 GMT
As it turned out, I finally got the call a little before 5am, rolled out of bed, grabbed my gear, and headed out the door! I had already pre-packed my Shootsac with charged batteries, clean CF cards, three lenses, and a granola bar, so all I had to do was grab my camera and dash out. The mom was an absolute rock star, and I had everything I needed right there with me the whole time. Good thing, because the room got so busy and crowded there's no way I could have run back and forth to grab everything I needed.

Thanks to my Shootsac, all my equipment was at my fingertips the moment I needed it.

And in case you were wondering, this is what I look like when I go shoot at 5 am (thanks to Jon's dad for the photo)!

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/418/kenny-rocks-his-ss-style http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/418/kenny-rocks-his-ss-style Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:43:00 GMT
Kenny Grill, our good friend and FABULOUS photographer sent over this gem of a photo of himself shooting. We love everything about it--the Shootsac, the lighting, and the photo he's shooting!

Got a photo for it? If we use it here on the blog we'll send you a $25 gift code for our store! Just email it at least 850px on the long side to: FLAMINGO@SHOOTSAC.COM!

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/417/take-me-away http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/417/take-me-away Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:07:00 GMT
This shot was from December when I flew down to the Cayman Islands to photograph a stunning wedding on the sand. My second shooter Katie snapped this one while we shot a day after session of the couple:

Google sent us this FAB photo of her fiancee Rob striking a pose with his Shootsac on the beach in Punta Cana! So so awesome!

Got a photo of your SHOOTSAC in an amazing location? Send it in to flamingo@shootsac.com--If we post it here, we'll send you the cover of your choice!

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/416/going-to-wppi-join-our-flock-and-earn-free-stuff http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/416/going-to-wppi-join-our-flock-and-earn-free-stuff Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:10:00 GMT
One thing that makes it even MORE fun is building our Fabulous Flock of Volunteers to help out at our tradeshow booth! Since this year our booth is bigger than ever, we need YOU to help out!

Here's what we need:

Sunday, Feb. 19: from 10:00am-2:00pm: 6 people to assist with booth set up

Monday, Feb. 20: 2 Bag Assemblers from 9:45am-1:00pm
2 Bag Assemblers from 12:45pm-4:00pm
2 Tote Bag Distributors from 9:45am-11:00am
2 Tote Bag Distributors from 12:45pm-2:00pm

Tuesday, Feb. 21: 2 Bag Assemblers from 9:45am-1:00pm
2 Bag Assemblers from 12:45pm-4:00pm
2 Tote Bag Distributors from 9:45am-11:00am
2 Tote Bag Distributors from 12:45pm-2:00pm

Wednesday, Feb. 22: 2 Bag Assemblers from 9:45am-1:00pm
2 Bag Assemblers from 12:45pm-4:00pm
2 Tote Bag Distributors from 9:45am-11:00am
2 Tote Bag Distributors from 12:45pm-2:00pm

Wednesday, Feb. 23: Break Down Booth (4:30pm-?): 4-6 Volunteers

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Lots! Depending on how many shifts you take you will earn:
-Two Covers
-A Shootsac
-A RED Tote and Shoot

So if you want to volunteer, please do the following RIGHT AWAY (the slots fill up fast):

1. Send an email to matt@shootsac.com
2. Tell us the date and time you are available to help, and if you have a job preference (we may not be able to honor specific positions but we try)
3. Include your full name, phone number, address, and website

We can't wait to hang with our 2012 FLOCK!!!



]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/415/bring-your-tote-and-shoot-to-imaging-get-a-free-companion-tote http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/415/bring-your-tote-and-shoot-to-imaging-get-a-free-companion-tote Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:26:00 GMT
And we have an EXTRA awesome surprise for those of you who are already TOTE AND SHOOT owners--if you bring your bag by, Keats will give you a 100% FREE adorable Companion Tote to slip inside it and add even more fun and style to your bag (and it's extra convenient if you want to get your shop on!

So come see us, stop by and say hi, show us your bag, and get ANOTHER bag free!!

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/414/happy-new-year-our-biggest-giveaway-ever-begins-today http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/414/happy-new-year-our-biggest-giveaway-ever-begins-today Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:37:00 GMT
One thing that Shootsac made happen this past year is finally launching our TOTE AND SHOOT after several years of development. As a company that strives to make products that care as much about function as style, it takes time! But our time is now!

The next step is letting even MORE people know who we are, what we're about, and how we can help them become a better photographer, a more effective traveler, and add style while they're doing it. Which is what leads me to

OUR BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER!!

From NOW till JANUARY 15TH, I need PHOTOS of your Tote and Shoot!

Here is what I am looking for

-photos that show the Tote and Shoot in great locations (country, city, jungle, waterfall, anything!!)
-photos that show what's IN your Tote and Shoot
-photos of YOU using your Tote and Shoot

Basically photos that show you, the bag, and your stuff traveling, shooting, and generally having fun!

We will be using your photos on this blog, in our email blasts, in our newsletter, and at WPPI.

If your photo is chosen for one or more of these projects, we will give you a $25 gift card to the Shootsac store!
If your photo is our GRAND PRIZE WINNER, we will give you A HIPSLIP AND A SHOOTSAC WITH A COVER OF YOUR CHOICE!!!

So send in your photos, enter as many times as you want, but BE INTERESTING, FUN, CUTE, AND AWESOME with your photos! Email them as full rez jpegs to flamingo@shootsac.com

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/412/you-can-still-get-a-shootsac-hipslip-or-tote-and-shoot-in-time-for-christmas http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/412/you-can-still-get-a-shootsac-hipslip-or-tote-and-shoot-in-time-for-christmas Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:45:00 GMT
Which means that your house could look like this:

And the best part is, our box is so pretty you don't even have to wrap it!!

Which means that come Christmas morning, you could get a reaction like this:

So HURRY UP and SHOP OUR HOLIDAY SALE NOW!!!

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/411/only-three-days-left-of-free-shipping-and-amazing-gift-sets http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/411/only-three-days-left-of-free-shipping-and-amazing-gift-sets Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:27:00 GMT
DELIVERY, FREE, TO YOUR DOOR

But ONLY for the next three days! Click below!

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/410/shootsac-gift-sets-the-steal-of-the-season http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/410/shootsac-gift-sets-the-steal-of-the-season Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMT
It's our SHOOTSAC GIFT SET: A Shootsac, Shoulder Pad, and cover of your choice shipped to you (in the US) 100% free for the rad price of only $179 (that's the price that a Shootsac is normally all by itself)!

You might notice we have sales on ALL our products right now--the Hipslip, Shootsac and brand spankin' new TOTE AND SHOOT! All of them are shipped free till December 14th, and all of them would look amazing under a Christmas Tree, a Menorah, or a Festivus Pole--your choice! After that, it'll be gift cards only, which are awesome, but you really can't beat one of our bags ready and waiting for your loved one!

So SHOP NOW!!

]]> http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/409/tote-and-shoot-its-all-in-the-details http://www.shootsacblog.com/index.cfm/postID/409/tote-and-shoot-its-all-in-the-details Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:44:00 GMT
We figured, we all love shooting details so much, why not make a bag CHOCK FULL of little details?!

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