Showing posts with label pictures. Show all posts
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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Epson Turns Summer Memories Into Priceless Keepsakes.


Epson Expression Printers Turns Summer Memories into Priceless Keepsakes

Summer Vacation Photos Become Personalized Souvenirs with
Expression Small-in-One Printers and Creative Print App

LONG BEACH, Calif. – July 12, 2016 – Each year, Americans make over 650 million long-distance trips between Memorial Day and Labor Day1. Whether a trip to the mountains, an outdoor music festival or relaxing sea-side escape, summer vacations are captured by photos then shared with family and friends on social media. But too often they get lost in crowded newsfeeds. Instead of letting those incredible summer memories fade into the cloud, print them to create meaningful keepsakes that will be treasured for years to come. Epson® Expression® Home and Premium Small-in-One® printers make it easy to create do-it-yourself (DIY) photo souvenirs to commemorate those special summer memories. Plus, with the enhanced Epson Creative Print App, users can print directly from Facebook as well as create and print collages with favorite Instagram photos.

“Summer vacations are an enjoyable time for family and friends without the distraction of home,” said Monika Dees, senior product marketing manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. “These trips often turn into long lasting memories, and the photos we take to capture special moments need to last as well. Whether printing photos for a frame, scrapbook or gift, Expression Home and Premium printers, such as the XP-430 and XP-830, are ideal creativity tools to help create beautifully printed, tangible family memories for years to come.”

Looking for a unique way to showcase the best family photos? Spark creativity with these personalized photo décor ideas:

·        DIY Photo Coasters: Print vacation photos and create coasters that will last for years. With 4” x 4” ceramic tiles, 4” x 4” printed photos and easy-to-find craft supplies, it’s easy to turn travel photos into souvenirs for home décor or memorable family gifts.

·        Summer Memory Wreath: Whether displayed at home or created as a gift, a memory wreath is a great way to showcase your favorite vacation photos. Start with an 18” grapevine wreath, dark floral wire, Epson Premium Glossy photo paper and 24 2” x 3” picture frames. Print out your best photographs and place in frames after removing easels. Use wire to attach each frame to wreath.

About the Epson Creative Print App

Epson’s Creative Print app offers a seamless solution to create, preserve and share Instagram and Facebook pictures in the form of long-lasting, high-quality photos. The Creative Print app is currently available for free download from Google Play and on the App Store. For a list of compatible Epson printers, visit http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/epson-connect/mobile-printing/creative-print-app.do. 

About the Epson Expression Home and Premium Small-in-Ones

The compact, easy-to-use Expression Home XP-430 ($99.00 MSRP) leverages instant-dry DURABrite four-color CMYK inks for smudge, fade and water resistant prints, and makes everyday printing a breeze. The Expression Premium series including the Expression Premium XP-630 ($149.00 MSRP) and XP-830 ($199.00 MSRP), leverages a Claria® Premium five-ink system to deliver superior quality, borderless prints up to 8”x10” and documents with sharp text.

Expression Small-in-Ones offer auto two-sided printing to save paper as well as easy-to-use creative tools for printing photos and projects. Designed as complete wireless solutions, the printers feature built-in Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ n1 and Wi-Fi Direct™ for network-free printing, as well as a variety of solutions to print from iPhone, iPad, Android, smartphones and tablets2 at home or on the go. Plus, enjoy PC-free printing3 with built-in memory card slots. Epson Expression Premium printers also feature USB ports for added convenience.  Plus, print on specialty paper3, a variety of sizes of photo paper and CDs/DVDs with dedicated input trays. The XP-830 also includes an auto-extend and retract output tray so prints don’t end up on the floor when printing remotely.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 67,000 employees in 90 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.


Epson America, Inc., based in Long Beach, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. 

My Thoughts:



Epson was kind enough to send me one of their fantastic printers, the Epson Expression Home XP-430 Small-in-One® Printer for this review. This quality product is easy to use, user friendly, fast, and affordable. I loved how easy it was to set up and use. The screen itself can be navigated using the back and fourth buttons. All I had to do was put in my WiFi password and it immediately was ready for use for anything that needed to printed via the internet. What I also loved was that the printer came with two cords. One for hooking the printer up to the wall and one to hook directly up to your laptop. You can also print photos directly from you Smartphone or tablet.  

Epson also included all the ink needed as well! I was very impressed with that since ink is usually what people worry about when it comes to printers. Epson has always made their ink affordable however! That's one thing I love about their products, along with the lasting power and fantastic performance. 





A few other great pluses in this product include a SD card reader right in the front of the printer. You can scan and make copies as well. The size of the printer overall is not too large, so it won't take up too much space. It is also pretty light weight! For those that love Facebook, there is an option to scan photos to there or to cloud. Quality features such as red eye removal and photo restoration are available as well. Very unique additions for a product so affordable! The only additional thing I do wish was included was a paper manual. Other than that, this was an incredible addition to my home! We're a family that loves photography. 

Overall, I was extremely impressed by the quality of performance and photos received! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a new printer! Thank you Epson for the ability to try this out!  

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide - Collage.com Photo Book




I must have taken thousands of pictures of my children since they were born. But I haven't printed enough to fill up even one photo album. It's just so much hassle to take the time to pick out the best ones and print them. But when people come over they always ask to see pictures and they don't want to look on my computer. Now, thanks to Collage.com, I have the perfect way to show off my kids to friends and family.




With  Collage.com you can get all your favorite pictures printed in one wonderful book. Collage.com creates hardcover works of art out of your photos. You can go onto their website and design your own book, choosing from dozens of themes and hundreds of accessories. Download your pictures or even select from your face book account.  Its like being able to make a scrapbook, only it takes half the time and there is no mess to clean up with your done.



If you aren't computer savvy, don't worry. Collage.com walks you through every step of the process. You can add photos in page by page, or have their system auto fill the book for you. It even takes all your photos and makes it into a lovely collage on cover of the book. Then all you have to do is proof read it. The possibilities are endless and the result is something you will treasure forever.  I made a book with all my favorite  pictures, and I love the results. 


I have always wanted to do a scrap book, but I'm honestly just way too lazy. With Collage.com the final product looks just like a scrapbook, only better. You don't have to worry about glue or tape drying out as the years pass. Someday when my kids are all grown up, we'll be able to look back at this book and it will still be in perfect condition.  Collage.com  photo books are  a wonderful way to commemorate all your special occasions including weddings, births, birthdays, and holidays. 




Of course, this is only one of the fun gift idea you can find at Collage.com. To see all they have to offer, be sure to visit their website or follow them on social media.  Check Collage.com out today and see what's it like to make a memory you can hold in your hands.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide - York Photo - $1 4x6 Photo Book



4X6 Photo Book – Only $1 – Save $7.99! Use Code: KEEPSAKE. New Customers Only. S&H Not Included. Quantity Limit 1. One Use. Extra Pages Not Included. Cannot Combine Coupon Codes. Exp. 11-23-2015.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Vivitar DVR 786 Action Camera Review & Giveaway



On October 15th, the Vivitar  made its debut.  The Vivitar DVR786, a versatile, rugged and affordable action camera. This camera is the perfect gift for teens on the go, adventurers looking for exciting POV video footage, and families who want to capture every moment of that holiday vacation.

Featuring a waterproof enclosure, the Vivitar DVR786 is submersible up to 30-feet to make capturing videos underwater a snap. The action camera also includes a charging cable and both an ATV/bike mount and helmet bracket right in the box




Our Thoughts


The Vivitar 786 came in the waterproof casing and with all the assembly parts in the box as well. The waterproof container is easy to open and take the camera in and out. I plugged it in and turned it on as soon as I got it and the viewfinder already gave a great image. While it's incredibly small (it's supposed to be) the pictures are taken as normal sized. It is not any different than a regular camera, except it does take amazing photos. 


This is meant as an action camera, so obviously there isn't a bunch of blurry pictures while taking in motion, which is excellent when taking pictures of your children that are always on the move! I didn't realize that this didn't come with a micro-SD card, but those are really cheap so you can just pick up a basic one at the store for a few bucks. It's easy to get pictures off the camera.


I don't live near the ocean so I'm not exactly scuba diving and taking pictures, but I did want to test this underwater and so I put it in the bathtub and it works great!! I've never taken underwater pictures before so it was pretty fun.

I mentioned before how small it is, and it is small, it's perfect to fit in the side pocket of my diaper bag so I'm always to take it on the go with my kids and since it's water-proof I was able to take it to a water park and get some great photos without worrying I'd ruin the camera.


My husband rides ATVs and he tested out the mount for that and he said it worked great, was nice and sturdy and by seeing the pictures myself, does great! This really is a versatile camera for parents who's kids move all over the place, any adventurer taking pictures on the go or underwater pictures. 


On top of all the great pictures you get to take, this is a DVR (digital video recorder) so you can take amazing videos of your favorite action or family fun!


Great price for such a versatile piece of technology




The Giveaway!



One lucky winner is going to receive a Vivitar DVR786. To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will end on 11/19/15. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to the sponsor for offering this fantastic prize!






Buy yours on amazon and don't forget to check them out on Facebook and Twitter!

Reviewed by Jackie




Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Review: CollageIt 3 Pro App

**Product was exchanged for an honest review.**

CollageIt 3 Pro (Normally $29.90, now $9.99 on App Store after 70% off) is an easy-to-use and automatic app that helps you create eye-catching photo collages on Mac OS X. The free version of CollageIt 3 is a TOP 5 Photography app on App Store. It’s the latest version that retains all advantageous features of CollageIt Pro and adds many new features as well.

Key features include:

  • 45+ new templates and 4 collage styles: Mosaic, Grid, Center and Pile.
  • Simply add photos using “Random Layout” to generate layout automatically.
  • Use “Free Mode” to move, resize, rotate each photo.
  • Free to zoom in on collage, crop photo, adjust border of round corners, customize backgrounds, photo effects, etc.
  • Add text and edit its font, size, color, alignment, effects, etc.
  • Edit and preview collage with full-screen mode.
  • Save as image/PDF; set as wallpaper; share via Email or Facebook; print it out instantly.
Download the free version on App Store: http://appstore.com/mac/collageit3free
Regarding news: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11013011.htm




Our Thoughts

I have seen CollageIt Pro before but just had never been inclined to purchase since I didn't have a use for it (or thought that I had a use for it). Now that I have had a chance to use it, I have found that it does quite a bit of what I would have had to perform manually with another App like Photoshop. It is fast, smooth and not hard at all on my machine like other Apps can be. Not once did my Intel Core 2 Duo get warm, give me the spinning beach ball, or hang and never crashed once. 

I am very impressed with the usability in the App design. It is a very simple environment but yet under the hood there was plenty of optional templates and changes you could make to create that perfect collage you were always looking for but could never afford the time to design. In about 10 minutes I had the App figured out and my first collage of 72 pictures sitting on my color laser. 

Export was really nice allowing you to send it to a professional printer like Snapfish, Shutterfly, or Walmart to create that perfect collage. Some of the problems I saw with the App included not having a digital certificate signing the app caused me to reduce the security in OSX 10.8 to allow an unidentified developer to write this App and it would have been nice to have control of each margin separately so I could create a title area or have a wrap around any text area so you could automatically move pictures out of the way to accommodate the text anywhere on the collage. On the left panel it would be nice to be able to move the panel left and right to be able to increase the size of the preview pictures so you can determine which picture was the best (i.e.where your child was smiling in one and not the other). 

Overall, I really liked the app and would invest the money to purchase this for 'year in review' photos of my children or for a professional photo service. So if you're looking for something that's going to create a neat project of pictures through out the year, here's your App! 

**I received no monetary compensation for this review. The opinions expressed are my own and were in no way influenced.**