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Guess who’s joining us today for a giveaway and vendor / guest post? It’s Swanky Stitch! Hooray!

When I’m not chasing my adorable, 2 year old little son, Jack, or spending quality time with the hubs, I’m crafting, creating, baking, and sewing. Swanky Stitch was born after I had many requests from friends & family to start selling my creations.

We love custom orders, so if you don’t see the fabric you combo you like or want a special Lens Friend made just for you we are happy to create something. You can see a list of the Swanky Stitch products here.

You can stay connected with us via Facebook to be up to date on new products, discounts and giveaways!

And now two lucky Paperie readers will each win a Swanky Stitch package featuring a Camera Strap Cover and a Lens Friend! To win, please do the following:

1. Friend / Like / Follow Swanky Stitch on Facebook and come back here and let us know (or tell us you’re already a fan)

2. Comment here and tell us what your favorite Swanky Stitch product is

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want TWO chances to win, you have to do the two things listed above, and then make two separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment – in separate comments here – to have multiple chances to win!

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, October 9th. You can enter up to two times total. Post that you have met both requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to two times total – one entry each for both the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have two chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same thing multiple times. Duplicate comments will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of the winner-announcement to claim their prize.

And all Paperie readers can take advantage of a special offer from Swanky Stitch!

Thanks to Swanky Stitch for the awesome giveaway and promo for our readers! Good luck to everyone who enters!




We’d like to extend a big welcome two of our newest advertisers and sponsors…Senior Portraits 101 and ONA Bags!

With the senior market getting bigger every year, it is never too late to start your senior program. If you are looking for help to build your program, the Senior Portraits 101 Guide can help you do it. This guide was designed to help you start a successful senior portrait program and senior rep program.

Whether you are a new photographer looking for guidance and a solid strategy, or you have been around for a while and would like to jump into the senior pool, the Senior Portrait 101 Guide includes everything that you need to get going in the senior portrait industry. The marketing pieces, contracts and forms are all customizable and can be easily changed to match your studio and branding.

Once you have read through the manual and watched the detailed video, you will feel confident and ready to start your senior business! Visit us on Facebook at: facebook.com/seniorportraits101

ONA is a purveyor of fine camera bags and accessories. Launched in 2010, ONA products are handcrafted with premium materials, such as full-grain vegetable-tanned leather and waxed cotton canvas.

ONA is proud to offer photographers around the globe top quality bags and accessories that are discreet and stylish, and that provide premium protection for photo gear. Visit us on Facebook at: facebook.com/onabags

If you’re interested in being an advertiser and / or sponsor at Paperie Boutique and having your business featured on our main page like Senior Portraits 101 and ONA Bags, check out this post!




We are currently running a fall special with ad rates up to half-off (or more) — and we’d love to have YOU join us!

Coming up soon we’ll be featuring our other new advertisers Paisley Pear Frames and Swoone for Photographers, so don’t miss it!

And don’t miss this chance to connect with our readers! Offer ends October 15th.




It’s time to announce the two lucky winners in our Black River Imaging photo ornament contest! They are…Mary Eklund and Laura Evangeline!

Congrats to both of our winners (I’ll be in touch within the next 24-48 hours with information on how to collect your prize) – and thanks again to Black River Imaging! And don’t forget that all Paperie readers can now receive 25% off their orders by using the code “PBBRI” in the promotional code field. (Code may only be used once, is not redeemable for cash and does not carry a balance.)

More fun up ahead so stay tuned!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Wanted to share Robyn’s tribute to Steve Jobs.


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