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Giveaway! Topaz Labs Plugins for Photographers (Winner Announced!)

Time’s up! The winner of the Topaz Plugin Bundle is entry #848, Maureen Henry! Congrats Maureen! I’ve sent you an email! :)

P.S. Guess what! Topaz has offered Kevin & Amanda readers a special discount! Use the coupon code kevinandamanda to get 15% off all Topaz products.

P.P.S. Did you know you can download the Topaz plugins for a free trial to try out and make sure you are 100% happy with it before you buy? :) Go ahead.. give it a try! :)

Topaz Photoshop Plugin Bundle Giveaway

Hey guys! I am beyond excited to share this giveaway with you today! The Topaz Labs Plugin Bundle is one of my favorite photo editing tools. I use it often in my day-to-day photo editing to add some serious WOW factor to my photos! :)

Just look what I did with one of my recent Chicago photos…

Topaz Photoshop Plugin Bundle Giveaway

Here’s the original, SOOC (straight out of camera) photo.

Topaz Photoshop Plugin Bundle Giveaway

To use Topaz in Photoshop, just click on Filter from the menu bar, and you’ll see all the Topaz plugins you can choose from. Here I’m using Topaz Adjust. There are so many fun options to chose from! :) For this pic, I clicked Exposure Color Stretch. You can see a preview before you apply. If you like what you see, click OK…

Topaz Photoshop Plugin Bundle Giveaway

And just like that, I had this! I am so in love with these vibrant colors!! And it was seriously that simple! :)

The Giveaway!

There’s so much you can do with all the Topaz plugins. And today, the seriously fun & talented folks at Topaz would like to offer one Kevin & Amanda reader their entire plugin bundle suite!! ($179.99 value)

You’ll get…

Topaz Adjust – optimize image exposure, color, and detail for stunning image results! Just see above! :)

Topaz Simplify – add creative simplification, art effects, and line accentuation to your photos for easy one-of-a-kind art.

Topaz Detail – enhance details, add depth, and achieve unbelievable crispness in your photos.

Topaz DeNoise – instantly remove noise and preserve details. I never have to worry about shooting with a high ISO. I know any noise/grain will be taken care of by DeNoise!

Topaz ReMask – Okay, so cool! Have you ever taken a picture, but the background was so-so? Use ReMask to easily crop out your subject and paste it on a different background! :) How fun!

Topaz Clean – create some seriously fun photos with textures and detail manipulation!

Topaz DeJPEG – Ever taken a photo with your cell phone or a point & shoot and you could just *tell* how low-quality it was? It looks all pixely? DeJPEG will fix that up in a second!

Click the links above to see the incredible before and afters you can do with each plugin.

And the best part is that Topaz is compatible with a number of platforms and programs. You can use it on Windows and Mac, with Photoshop, Elements, Lightroom, Paint Shop Pro, iPhoto and more!

How to Enter

To be entered to win this incredible package from Topaz, all you have to do is leave me a comment right here! :) What’s your favorite photography subject? Do you prefer scenery? Portraits? People? Pets? Food??! :) Shout it out! :)

Contest ends Thursday, September 9th at 8pm CST. Winner will be selected by Random.org and notified by email! :)

Good luck!!! :)

1,563 Responses
  1. Olga O.

    Hi Amanda… what a great giveaway!! Sure wish I can win, dont usually have much luck with these things but I’ll never loose hope lol :)
    Thanks for always sharing so much of you with us

  2. Heather H :) :) :)

    Oh congrats to Maureen..the winner…That’s a super cool gift she’ll be able to enjoy :) :) Love and hugs from Oreogn, Heather

    p.s. Thanks for hosting this giveaway and letting me participate :) :) This was fun!!!!

  3. Patty Brett Kolbo

    Without a doubt, people pix are my favorite. People add the laughter, delight, surprise, etc. to any setting. :-)

  4. Kweta Danner

    I loved the way you fixed up the photo you took in Chicago. This looks like an awesome bundle to own and use. Hope I will be one of the lucky winners. And as always, I love your web site and am on your email list. Thanks, Kweta

  5. Kelli

    Hope I’m not too late, I just stumbled on your site and spent so much time oggling (yes, oggling) over your cute fonts! I’m a budding photographer, and people are my favorite subjects. More so, children. So unpredictable, spontaneous, and full of laughter, tears, and fun. I love every bit! :)

  6. Lee Anne

    So hard to choose just one, but I would pick scenery because it’s easier than kids! But man, when I can get a good natural shot of my kids….it’s been a good shoot!

  7. Susanna

    WOW! What a fantastic give-a-way! I went to Chicago last year and it’s a photographer’s paradise. Truthfully, I’m usually taking pictures of my kids, but when we travel, anything and everything is fair game. Love to try the plug-ins! I guess we know your secret to great pics now!

  8. Pam Baumer

    I follow my grandkids around with a camera. Like candid shots best. This software looks awesome. Your photos are great1

  9. Kindyll

    I love to photograph my two girls. Both have stunning blue eyes that show up in pictures so well. I would love to win this!

  10. Bron

    I have always love photographing my kids but…… we just bought home a Beagle puppy named Daisy!!! I’m torn… that’s a bad thing??

  11. FabulousTerrah

    What a fun giveaway! My passion is on people… preferably people doing action shots in exotic destinations across the globe.

  12. Angel

    Well — of course my favorite it my kids…but I’m really starting to love architecture. I LOVE the photos where you see they have found letters out of different architectural details to spell out words. I’m not very good at it yet — but it’s a goal. Thanks for your info! You’re a joy.

  13. Stephanie Howard

    My favorite thing to photograph is my kids at random doing different activities. I love getting the ‘in the moment’ pictures with the different facial expressions. The pictures of them are things I keep dear to me and love to make collages and books. Some of the random pictures make great gifts too. My husband and I take about 40-50 per week of them.

  14. Jennifer C

    I love scenery shots – it allows me to see parts of the world I haven’t seen! And of course I love the pics of your babies!!!

    Thanks for the chance of winning this awesome prize!

  15. Krista

    I love this program! I’ve been using your site to fix up my blog and fix it up nice! I think I love landscape and raw architecture the most! Pick me! haha

  16. Jennifer Frost

    I love to photograph my family and friends, especially my 15 month old son. Portraits, creative shots, special events and natural moments – I am eager to practice them all. I just got a new DSLR camera and I am scrolling the web in my spare moments to learn about photography and ways to enhance photography after the picture has been taken. As a beginner, passionate about developing skills in this area, this prize would be a real asset! Thank you.

  17. lorraine rocco

    I love taking photos of my kids and using the photos to do great scrapbooking layouts! We have given them cameras as well so they can share their world with us through photos. Its always fun to see the photos once they are developed.

  18. Misschell

    Oh, this would be FABULOUS!!! My favorite subject is my little girl!!! I always, always wanted to adopt a baby girl from China, so in 2004, I DID!! She is the most precious thing in my life and i LOVE to photograph her!

  19. Ginni Rickerson

    What a great giveaway! I just got my first DSLR camera and I have been interested in getting an editing tool! I mostly love taking pictures of people! Thanks!

  20. Allison

    Ok. Mega-fat-chance I’ll be winning this giveaway with 1500 people having posted ahead of me.

    I looooooove how the Chicago picture turned out! See, I’m not one who cares for building/skyline photos because I’ve felt they aren’t my “thing” but after seeing how amaaaaazing your photo was I do have to say that I am being converted!

    I like candid photos but it seems like everyone is doing those these days so they’re not as much as my fave as they used to be. I guess I would have to say that I love pictures taken from odd angles, because they’re different and were made thinking “out of the box”.

  21. Billie

    Amanda, I love photographing anything that captures my imagination.
    And I love to tweak a photo. I use Elements, but I know I could
    really get behind this Topaz program in a big way!! Thanks for
    the opportunity to win.

  22. Kate C.

    Ooooh, these are awesome! My favorite things to photograph are my kids, however, I’d really love to learn how to better photograph food!

  23. Terrie

    I really like to shoot scenery, especially statutes/sculpture. Second people and then the dachshunds. My sweetie prefers to be standing in front of said scenery… sometimes photoshop magic has to be used. thanks for the chance to win.

  24. Traci Branscum

    I absolutely love photographing families! I love capturing them interacting with one another. What a great give away this is….hoping I have the lucky number this time!

  25. Calli

    Right now the focus of my pictures is all about the kids. I have 3 amazing children that I love to photograph, and this software would be amazing in my quest to chronicle their lives!

  26. Christina Weeks

    I love taking pictures of everything and anything. As long as I am behind the camera I am in my own world. My three boys have to be the greatest subjects ever though..I know I am one bias momma :)

  27. Pam Welch

    I love to take pictures of just about everything. The world around us whether it be our children, family or the great outdoors should be preserved for generations to see.

    Pam :)

  28. Amanda

    LOVE this giveaway. I love to take pictures of my crazy 2-year old son. We’re about to leave for the beach and babies on beaches are the best to photograph!

  29. shari @ little blue deer

    Ooh, I have been dying for an iphone so I can get the hipstamatic, this might work just as well!

  30. Kathy

    Thanks for hosting such a wonderful giveaway! I love taking pictures when traveling abroad. Old world pictures of beautiful architecture buildings, landscape and historical stuff. I love taking macro pictures of flowers…and of course, pictures of my kids! That’s the most challenging!

  31. Marsha

    Hi Amanda,
    What an amazing give away! My favorite scenes to photograph are waterfalls and animals. We often hike to the mountains in search of that serene place to view cascading water and listen to babbling brooks.
    Marsha

  32. Victoria

    I hope to win this for my hubby – my favorite photographer!! He’s great at portraits of our little baby boy and nature photos. Please pick me!

  33. Samantha

    I love taking photos of my sweet lil 19 month old toddler. I also enjoy taking macro shots of flowers in my garden. Topaz looks awesome!

  34. Joel Spring

    I like to shoot just about everything. You can see from my website and blog there isn’t much I haven’t photographed at one time or the other. I started with Nikon equipment but reliability and factory service was so bad I sold it all and have been shooting Canon ever since. I shoot weddings, events, NPOs, Portraits, strobe and natural lighting. I also shoot video covering all the same plus create animations in 2D and 3D.

    I just came across your blog and you do a great job of presenting useful info. Keep up the great work!

    joel

  35. Stephanie

    What an amazing giveaway!!! My favorite thing to shoot is nature, followed by my kids. And living in Alaska lets me have lots to photograph!

  36. Regan Denke

    Wow! What a great giveaway and tool for photographers! I would love to win it…. I love taking pics of my kids! My daughter is loving pictures right now and my son wants to put his hand up all the time!
    Thank you again
    Regan

  37. Kym J Ray

    Ah HA!!! I’ve long admired your photos, now you’ve let one of your little secrets slip!! So that’s part of that extra-special Amanda touch which makes your photos sparkle and shine. Thanks for the insider info!!
    I love capturing pics of flowers, quilts, family and my doggie…Thanks for the chance!! Fondly, Kym J Ray

  38. Laura

    I love photos of people and places. I love to see photos of places I haven’t been to, but others have taken. I also enjoy seeing phots of places I have visited, but to see it through someone else’s lens.

  39. Kristin

    I love to photograph my 3 kids! I have photoshop, but this looks really neat and really simple. I’d love to try it out

  40. Lori

    I love taking scenery pictures. I have been known to swerve off the side of the road and lean out the window to take a picture of a tree!!

  41. Rachel Carter

    My favorite thing to photograph are my kids. I am new (1 year) to digital scrapbooking and my designs are fairly simple. I think the focus should be on the photo and the story it tells, not the decorations of a page. :)

  42. Kimberly

    I love nature. I moved to Tennessee last winter and in the spring saw the most gorgeous, rolling bright yellow fields. Turns out they were growing canola! But I got some amazing pictures with old barns and rickety fence lines with the yellow flowers. Very pretty. Now they’re growing sunflowers – thousands of them. Another gorgeous sight.

  43. Andie

    My two boys are always great subjects, but I would say people in general. I love capturing them in the moment and freezing that moment to cherish for a lifetime. There’s nothing better than telling a story through a photograph – like your life story as you and Kevin progressed over time. People are my passion! Dogs, as you have experienced, are great subjects as well!

  44. shelby

    I love food photography.. I’ve been getting into a lot lately and it’s so much fun! & it makes me a better cook :)

  45. Shelly

    My husband just finished my son’s senior pictures last week. Boy, he could really use this!!! Thanks for offering…

  46. Tamara aka Cheapskate Mom

    I love taking pictures of anything beautiful. Be it a sunset after a storm or my little boy’s golden curls I find beauty in simple things and I love to make the simple things wow others!

    Does this software work with Photoshop Elements?

    Thanks so much!

  47. Andreea

    Hi! My favorite type of photography is baby/toddler. Little kids area awesome and capturing the wonderment and curiosity is a blast!

  48. Lindsay

    I’m a portrait and pet amateur photographer. I love getting in close…however the pets i photograph are not big fans.

  49. mary elizabeth

    i love to just take pictures!!!! Whatever seems to capture my attention! Love taking themso much my husband got a little Canon Power SHot SX210IS for Mother’s Day so I had the power of a big camera in a little one in my pocket or purse at all times!!! I don’t leave home without it!~

    right now i am loving cathing the kiddos at school enjoying their library time with me!!! :)

  50. krysta

    what a GREAT giveaway! this definitely looks like something I’d love to add to my photoshop arsenal! :)

    my favorite subject by far is my sweet boy – and I’ll be adding a new subject with the arrival of our second son this fall!

  51. Grace

    These look like so much fun! I love taking photos of my family. I also love macro shots. Up close and personal are my favorites!

  52. Angela

    This plugin looks amazing!! I’m not sure what my favorite thing is to photograph…depends on the day and my mood. I always love flowers, and the sky. I love having photos of my son, but I’m not crazy about taking them because he hates it so much and gets irritable! But, he is so handsome!

  53. Audra

    I love taking pictures of my two boys. I love all your photos, the Chicago pictures and waterfall pictures are my favorite! I recently took some pictures of my boys in front of a waterfall that turned out great for a point and shoot camera. Your pictures have inspired me!

  54. Debbie McCormick

    Love your site – I found it a few days ago and have learned SO MUCH from you about blog design. THANK YOU for the easy to follow blog design intruction.

    My favorite subject in photography is portraits, next in line would be abstract images.

  55. Lynn

    My little 15 month old girl is… scratch that… use to be fun to photograph. : ) But now she is mobile and chases after me and searches for my lens cap – once she finds it she attempts to put it back on for no more pictures. If I am sneaky though I can get some great shots and she sure keeps me creative. : ) What a fantastic giveaway! Thank you Amanda!

  56. Julia S

    Without a doubt I love to photograph my kids…but I have the world’s best..I know you’ll disagree…Boston Terrier. His name is Peso and well we love to take lots of pictures of him and his “smile!”. TFor the chance!

  57. Tiffany Lockette

    Oh how I am absolutely drooling over this giveaway. I am currently taking photography classes at The Showcase School of Photography in Atlanta. I am one of many who inspire to be a photographer one of these days. My favorite subject hands down is my “toehead / blue eyed beauty of a daughter!! She is two years old and full of life. I would love, love, love to win this giveaway….did I mention LOVE to win. What an awesome giveaway.

  58. Karen

    I love to capture the everyday moments of my three kids and pictures of nature. Thanks for hosting the giveaway! How awesome!

  59. Jen L

    I am amazed by your beautiful photo! My favorite subject to photograph is hard to pick.. it’s either my adorable children, or my hilarious Boston Terriers! Love your blog!

  60. Cindy Courington

    I absolutely love this software, it is definately a gotta have!
    I take a lot of travel shots around the world and can only imagine what this software could do with some of my photos. SOOOOO I HOPE I WIN!

  61. Hazel

    My favourite photography subject is…whimsical scenes, be it with adults, children or the older generation, sometimes even featuring interesting inanimate objects – anything “fantastical” shot on a natural background, with an added air of “magic”. A little bokeh doesn’t hurt, either ;)

  62. Lindsay Gill

    I LOVE taking pictures of my five month old baby boy. He is growig so fast it is an AWESOME way to capture the memories!

  63. Kim S

    Hi Amanda! My favorite subjects are definately my children (when they allow me!). I love getting that photo that makes you a little happy teary eyed and perfect! I also love to capture moments of other people’s children and surprise them with a gorgeous picture that gives them that same feeling! I would love to try Topaz!

  64. Petra

    Being new to photography, I love to photograph just about everything! Everywhere I go, I find interesting things to photograph.

  65. Susan Dodd

    My favorite subject to photograph is a girl and her horse….but really all pets and their people. High School seniors are cool too. Oh, geez…I don’t know!!

  66. heidi

    i love holding on to the moment on my photos, no matter what or where i may be, keepsakes and memories, special things that move me… colors, textures and light – things close to my heart, most of all my children and grandchildren…

  67. Brandi

    I love to take pictures . You name it and I have probably taken a picture of it. :)

    Looks like a really cool set of tools that could really add wow factor to your pictures.

  68. Jana

    I like to take pictures of my 3 kids and 2 Bostons . . . unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to get them to all hold still-ish and stay within camera frame, so I often just get scenery pictures of wherever we are!

  69. Ramsey Thierbach

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your photography how tos and edits. I’m itchin’ to get my hands on this software. Take care and thanks for offering the giveaway.

  70. Sophia K

    What I like the most is taking pictures of my two little cuzzies :) Especially with my new telelens it’s awesome watching them play through the camera and shooting the funniest snapshots!

    1. Shannon Wilkinson

      Oh and forgot to add…I love people. I am a people watcher so doing portraits was a no brainer for me but I am finding a love of doing macro too so I have done a lot of flower/insect shots lately.

  71. Natalie

    My favorite subject would have to be my family! And food! Yup, family and food. Love them both so much! I especially love candid family photos. Capturing the perfect moment is a great feeling.

  72. Denise aka Bear

    HI: I am definitely enthralled with taking pictures of the skies in all types of weather. But my biggest thrill is taking pictures of my family when they don’t know I have the camera. You can get some awesome shots when people aren’t looking. I am deep into the study of Paint Shop Pro and get extremely excited every new step I learn! HAGD.

  73. Elysia

    Topaz DeNoise?? That is TOO great! My landscape and scenery are often taken quickly so they end up being grainy. YEA!
    . . . Now if only there were a product for patience so that I could put my camera on the right settings in the first place :))

  74. Heather

    I absolutely love photography babies and families. I’ve tried still life and scenery and it just doesn’t get my juices flowing in the same way. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  75. Reiley P.

    Wow. I can’t believe how many comments you get for these contests! Amazing! Must be rewarding to know you have so many peeps following you! I love taking photos of my pets…they are like my children!

  76. Lisa Hemmings

    I just love photographing my family.
    So many lovely memoreis of things my boys have done and lovely days out…
    Hope i’m lucky!
    Lisa

  77. Jenn Lanza

    I photograph all subjects. People, scenery, objects! I love taking pictures & have a camera with me everywhere I go. I would love to win this software! Pick me please! :0)

  78. Tarayn Comer

    I always enjoy reading your blog! I have just recently been interested in photography but enjoy spending time capturing the smiles and giggles of children and babies. Keep up the creative work! :)

  79. Sadonna

    I am child photographer other then those cute funny 2 yr olds for me landscape is something that I really love to do. Its fun to go on walks, hikes and such and just explore the country side. Have sampled Topaz products before and they are so much fun to play with. Crossing my fingers that I win!

  80. Laura M

    Hi Amanda, I love taking pictures of my kids. They are such hams for the camera so it’s better to catch them off guard to take their pictures so that I don’t get cross-eyes distored expressions :o).

  81. Jen F.

    I, like you enjoy photographing my dog! She is a boxer and this would help with the fun things I COULD do to her photographs!

  82. Andrea

    My favorite subject is scenery. I used to get in so much trouble as a kid taking pictures “with no people in them” from my dad, once he got the rolls developed :)

  83. Debi Beauregard

    I like landscapes and architectural photography. Topaz does amazing things to the details in these pictures. I would LOVE to have the whole suite.

  84. Kim Burmeister

    Wow! I thought the first picture out of the camera was good. After Topaz it is excellent! I love taking pictures of my boys, so I can scrap the memories. I smile every time I look at their pictures. Thanks so much for such a wonderful prize!

  85. Kelley

    This looks great. I have never used Topaz before. I take lots of pictures of our kids, but sometimes lighting and shadows and who-knows-what make the shots less than perfect, so this would be fun to play with. Thanks for the giveaway!

  86. Marian

    What an absolutely amazing giveaway! I prefer scenery shots and then it’s pics of family fun times. I am really into learning more about aperture right now so I am reading the book you recomended (Undertanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson).

  87. Jess

    These products look amazing! I am new to photography, but taking pictures of my two beautiful daughters has become a real passion. These filters would make everything more beautiful and vivid. I hope I win!!

  88. Stephanie

    Topaz sounds like a great tool! I have never heard of it. I really like to take pictures of my dog, friends and scenery. I am sure Topaz would be a great tool!

  89. Vickie McNulty

    I LOVE photographing just about everything, but my absolute favorite subject is my dogs, as well as my friends’ dogs. I also love taking photos of my son at his many sporting events.

  90. Jen

    Awesome giveaway! I love to photograph people and events- if I had to get really specific I’d say weddings are my fav! :D

  91. Kylee

    The software looks amazing! I would love something to help me turn my thousands of pictures of my daughter into such beautiful art!

  92. Sue

    I enjoy photographing landscapes especially in New England, my family on special occasions and everyday goings on and my two adorable dogs! Your pix from Chicag are so inspiring!!!

  93. Rose

    I love taking close ups of flowers – the perfection of nature is something that you really can never capture completely – but it’s fun to try! Thanks for the shot at another awesome giveaway :-)

  94. Monica Gaffney

    my favorite subject is….my infant daughter….I try to photograph her once a day doing the ordinary things we do everyday here in the charming city of Des Moines, Iowa. So psyched about this giveaway!

  95. Debby Gilliam

    I love photographing my family and scrap booking all my pictures. I enjoy using Photoshop so these tools would be wonderful.

  96. Brooke

    I’d love to win this package… I’ve always loved taking pictures but only recently gotten an SLR camera and am trying to learn how to use it! Love taking pics of my friends and cats…oh, and food!

  97. Susan Bowers

    People. In particular, family. And the sky. As a meteorologist I look up alot! So the sky is a great subject for me.

  98. Angela Tomczak

    Right now my favorite subject is my life! But I do want to go pro, and I’m starting to portraits for other people now.

  99. Colleen Francis

    My favorite subject right now are all the different flowers and scenery we have here on the Island of Okinawa. Can’t wait to frame a few of them!

  100. Carrie

    I love to take pictures of people. I am pretty sure people get sick of me, but I am fine with it. I love all the memories I am able to capture.

  101. Donna Barnett

    I love this! Just purchased a new camera so I am taking pictures of everything including the dog. But, my favorite pics are of my friends and family.

  102. Cat

    oooh – this is JUST what i need to make my photos beautiful!

    i really enjoy just taking pictures of my everyday life, home and family. i don’t set up special shots – but try to capture what’s really going on, whether it’s kayaking with my daughter, hunting with my husband, or enjoying time with my galpals!

  103. fran vanStaalduinen

    my favorite thing to photography….I guess it would be everything, I just love to go out and shoot. One day it could be a rural road, the next sunsets, or my grand kids. or anything! I would love to win this prize.

  104. Jennifer

    Portraits are my thing – people make the best subjects! I am so excited that this is compatible with Paint Shop Pro and not just Photoshop.

  105. Christy

    Since my little girl was born in April 09, not many other subjects make their way onto my camera! I also like taking pics in my classroom (I teach elementary Art.). I’m excited to look into this photo tool. Thank you for sharing!

  106. Sherry

    I love to take pictures of children and animals in Africa (where I go on Mission trips). This would be a wonderful addition for my photography!

    Thank you!

  107. Sarah Wilkes

    My favorite subjects are Newborns what better job thank to cuddle a newborn all day lol and get to capture those first precious memories that fly by all too quick! And my kids although i think they are getting fed up with me now and i need a bigger house to hang all the canvas’s!

  108. rebecca

    It depends on the moment. If I’m traveling, it’s scenery. If I’m in the garden it may be a leaf, a bug or a broken pot. If I’m with my niece (my favorite subject), it’s ALL about her. If I’m at a family gathering, it’s candid photos. Thanks for the great giveaway! Whoever wins will have tons of fun, I’m sure.

  109. LauraEmm

    I love taking pictures of kids… but I also love animals! We just went to the zoo today & took some great ones. :)

  110. Simon

    I really don’t have a favourite subject, I enjoy every genre, the hardest I suppose are people in the street. I shoot mostly in infrared at 665nm. I find faces are best in black and white, landscapes in false colour and inanimate objects in a mixture of media.

  111. Courtney

    Very cool! I’ve never heard of Topaz Labs. I love all topics of photography, especially the how to’s. And I like shooting peoples. :)

  112. Yuri

    I love taking pictures of people… but now that I have my first baby, who was born at the end of July, she’s my favorite to photograph!!

  113. Maria

    I must tell you that I LOVE photographing people!
    All kinds of people.
    I especially like catching people unaware.
    I do enjoy taking pics of my girls, they are easy subjects.
    I think I really like taking photos of babies! Sigh… I need a fix!

  114. Sabrina Rodriguez

    How exciting! I have never heard of that editing system before! It looks like a wonderful program! My favorite would have to be portraits. I just love seeing peoples reactions after I show them their edited photos! Thanks Kevin and Amanda!

    Love, Sabrina

  115. bailey k.

    travel photos fa sho fa sho. but also, in the past 9 months, i’ve fallen in love with taking photos of my great dane puppy. he’s the best!

  116. Ilse Fimmers

    I absolutely love people and capture their emotions !!
    I also love Chicago (my favorite city in the whole world!!!!). I even took that same picture and would love it to look like yours….

  117. Judi V

    Along with the other 1309 people I would so love to win this. I am new to Digital – getting the hang of it and loving it . . . I LOVE taking pictures of my 15 year old son playing sports and my 6 year old grand-daughter, doing anything – LOL! I’d so enjoy this!

  118. Christine

    I love photographing still life and close-up shots. I find it difficult directing people, and still life / close-up photography usually just involves you, your camera and your object.

  119. Catherine

    Definitely portraits :) People’s emotions are just so fascinating to capture, and every single portrait is different and special in their own way :)

  120. Meggan Price

    Oh my gosh, this would be thee greatest thing in the world to have! :) Thank you so much for this opportunity, especially to Topaz for putting this package together :)

    I love taking pictures of everything. My favorite subjects are my kids, of course

  121. Sabrina Berry

    I have a passion for taking photographs of family and friends and capturing that truly special moment that make you say “Ah”!

  122. Christy T.

    Thanks for the giveaway contest. I love to shoot pictures of ordinary and not so glamorous things to make them look special in their own light. For example, hands, people shadows, fences, etc. I also love taking nature photos. I’m still learning but it’s all fun! Good luck all!!

  123. Karen

    What a beautiful b4 & after!! Love the possibilities! My favorite subject is my family!! I never thought I’d have one, would be so lost without them and they brighten my days in ways I never imagined!

  124. Becky sadamitsu

    I love taking pictures of my son. To be able to capture a moment in time forever, and look at it years from now, what a wonderful thing!

  125. Wendy

    I love photos that include the weather, beautiful sunrises, sunsets, cloud formations, and nature in general all the while grand standing my 13 year old son, and my furry daughter (Yorkie- Jewel) and furry other son (poodle mix-Max). Pictures are always about the beauty of the world, but incorporating the beauty of my little nook of the world.

  126. Aimee

    I never cared that much about how my snapshots turned out until my son came along. He’s a total miracle, and my inspiration for wanting to learn all I can about photography and photo editing. This software looks AMAZING, and I’d love to win!

  127. Michelle Ramsay

    I enjoy taking pictures of nature, but depending on the situation, I take pictures of food, people, animals what ever is going to remind me of that moment. My hubby and I are off to the USA today (9 Sept) and one of the places we will be visiting is Chicago. I would love to win this package and hope that I am a lukcy one. Thanks for offering the give-away. Michelle from South Africa

  128. Nancy Murray

    What a great package! My favorite subject for photos is people, particularly my daughter, although it takes a fair amount of bribery now! LOL

  129. Rachel@IdahoCheneys

    My favorite photography subject is people, especially my daughter and husband. Landscapes can be beautiful, but I’m always drawn to faces!

  130. Amber

    I prefer to photograph scenery/nature or people. I like to photograph my dog too but it’s not that easy. Never really tried food.

    Thanks!

  131. Aline

    I love to photograph children, especially when it’s spontaneous! I also like taking picture of people outdoors, having fun…

  132. Stephanie

    I loved doing landscapes before and babies. Of course my favorite subject now is my 5week old son, hes the cutest to photograph! I want to capture all those little faces he makes!

  133. Stayc Smart

    I LOVE photography of babies. I think there is so much you can capture in the innocence of a young baby and in their eyes. It can be breathtaking. I also love capturing scenery – specifically mountains. I think they are majestic!

  134. Lizzy Homemaker

    I love taking pictures of people! Especially if it’s a picture that reminds me of something that was happening at that time.

  135. Michelle Harden

    I recently became a first time Aunt, and have spent A LOT of time photographing my new niece. I hope my two kids aren’t jealous…meep!

  136. Kelly

    These are sooooo cool! Thanks for the opportunity to win! My favorite subjects are people. I enjoy getting expressions and capturing moments that last a lifetime with my camera!

  137. Nicole

    My favorite subjects are my kids! Then I would have to say trees. I love to capture special moments for my kids scrapbooks. This software looks very cool!

  138. Karen in NOLA

    Hi Amanda!!!
    I love to photograph- my Bostons, other dogs, too, kids (they are the best for candid shots!), love macro shots of flowers, butterflies and hummingbirds when i am fortunate to be at the right place at the right time.
    I love to shoot the special architecture, all the older homes here in New Orleans.
    I would love to have the Topaz plug ins to use especially with the New Orleans shots, I have seen some of my photogroup friends’ photos of French Quarter houses editted using Topaz, the effect is perfect.

    Turbeaux,Libby, Mackie and Frannie Rose would be happy campers if their mom is picked to receive the Topaz plugins…shameless groveling, LOL

  139. Berta

    I LOVE photo journaling people’s lives – mostly candid so people aren’t ‘putting on a smile’ but are acting naturally. BUT, actually LOVE IT ALL! Love these plugins BTW!

  140. Brandy

    My favorite subject is my children. My youngest has these big blue eyes that I love to capture. Thanks for a great site!

  141. Nancy Swope

    I love to take photos of my 3 dogs……..two golden retrievers and a basset hound mix…….they are really good subjects for me since the training of them to sit and stay.
    Nancy

  142. Mark Wirzburger

    Love the Chicago pic. Also like the SONY NEX ad above. If I won the Topaz Bundle and got myself a NEX-5, my pics would look MUCH better!
    I will really shoot anything that catches my eye. I like landscape, nature and architecture the most I think. I like sunsets, boats and for some reason, I have this thing for seagulls.(?) (Does Topaz have a plug-in to help me with that?) Fun site! Scott Kelby has nothing on you two. ;-)

  143. Adrianne

    I’ve always loved taking photos of my family and friends. Capturing our moments together is something that preserves our memories and gives us something to look back on. However, I always take my camera with me wherever I go, and you really just never know what I will be taking pictures of!

  144. Laura Fitzgerald

    My absolute favorite thing to photograph is little babies… you never know what funny/cute face they will make next, so there’s always a surprise in store when you review the snapshots.

  145. Gail B

    I love scenery! Nothing more beautiful then a sun rise or a sun set, majestic mountains, fresh snow on pine trees, birds taking flight off of a still lake, the awesomeness that comes from architects and the beauty of the world changing colors in the spring and fall.

  146. Lori

    My favorite subjects are people, namely my 4 year old daughter Evelyn. I also LOVE doing macro shots of nature!!! So many fun pics! What a great prize! And I just want to say that I love your blog and all the great tips and stories you post! Very informative and entertaining!

  147. Kristi Gesink

    Hey Amanda, I love your blog and especially all your photography info! This give away would help me so much as I am starting my own photography business to help pay the bills while I go back to school for website design! Again thanks for all the tips and info…love it!!

  148. Nickie

    This is awesome! I love all the things I’m finding to enhance my photos. I have to say my favorite subject to photograph is my 18-month old daughter who is the joy of my life. We’re working hard to prepare her for big sisterhood–the number of my favorite subjects will soon be doubling.

  149. Jen Carter

    My favorite subject to photograph are my children!! I LOVE looking back at their pictures and reliving so many wonderful moments!

  150. Amy

    My favorite photography subjects are my two little girls. They are often the focus of most of my photos. Thanks for the chance to win your awesome giveaway!!!

  151. Deborah K

    I love taking pictures of people. My goal is to get the absolute best picture without them knowing I’m taking the picture. Some of my favorite kids, it’s so challenging to get their pictures. Patience is something I’m learning! LOL This is a great giveaway! Thanks for hosting it!

  152. Pat Tahan

    I LOVE portraiture!!! Babies toddlers and high school seniors. Second I love to photograph Live Dance performances!!!

  153. Judi

    I LOVE seeing pictures of friends, when you can just feel the love and the history of the friendship. When friendships are strong, you can see it in their faces.

  154. Don Molander

    I have been a photographer for over 50 years and have very few days I have not taken pictures of some kind. I enjoy taking pictures of just about anything. Many are textures that catch my eye, or just how the light plays across a scene. I have fallen in love with Topaz Adjust and have rescued pictures that I would have normally thrown away or just didn’t bother to print. Portraits,Landscapes,Architecture, Strange textures or whatever.

  155. Arlene and the dogs

    I have 2 French Bulldogs..I love taking close up of flowers in my garden,,but it seems I always end up taking shots of those darn funny dogs.

  156. Bonnie

    I love landscapes. Especially travel landscapes. I use Topaz Adjust 4 and don’t think I could live without it. But having the whole bundle would make me REALLY happy!!!

  157. Tammy Vincent

    My favorite subjects are people and landscapes. I am always trying to capture the awesome sunrises and sunsets in my area. These plugins look amazing…

  158. Pam H.

    Hi Amanda! Landscapes, people & pets are my favorite subjects. The Topaz plugins are amazing. I would love to be able to make my pics look as great as yours!

  159. Beverly V

    I am a novice at photography! Love to take pics of my kiddos and would love for the pictures to look as good as they do!

  160. Cherie Gailey

    My favorite subject is people/ portraits! Especially of my own little family. :) I am an aspiring photographer and would LOVE to win this. :) Thank you for the chance to win this amazing software! :D

  161. Dara

    Wow, this is great because I am looking for an editing tool! I love to take pictures of my kids….sad I know, but that is what I love to shoot!
    Crossing my fingers!

  162. Katherine Greenough

    On my gosh you are awesome to share this with us all!! I LOVE taking pictures of my family (and our basset hound) as I strive to capture all of the wonderful memories on paper. I SO hope that I win this product!!! But even if I don’t thanks so much for sharing!!

  163. wilonestar

    I just have to shoot scenery because I passed on to my family my allergies to the photo lens. Can you believe they all find when I have the camera?

  164. Debbie

    I take pictures of random topics. I am currently creating a photo timeline of the remodeling of our kitchen and dining room. I also love to photograph my children in sports. Then I use http://www.picasa.com to create collages. I am excited to explore this new program.

  165. bec

    abstracts are my favorites! but i enjoy photographing a ‘slice of life,’ or as henri cartier-bresson would say, “the decisive moment.” when it’s gone you have definitely missed it!

    thanks for the post. good stuff!

  166. Mary Elson

    One of my favourite subjects is my 10 month old grandson, Liam! But I love shooting landscapes and am starting to get into macro.

  167. tchrtiff

    Oh wow! I can’t believe the difference between your SOOC photo and the Topaz edited one. I’d love to try this and it would make a *great* birthday present (today 9/8 is my birthday). I enjoy taking photos of my kids and their friends. Once again I’m photo parent for my daughter’s classroom this year. Imagine how awesome my photos would look for the other parents. Thanks for the opportunity Amanda.

  168. Erin

    I’m a cake decorator, so food would probably be my first choice for favorite photo subject, followed closely by people and my pets – although they are cats and of course do not like to cooperate!

  169. Teresa Meigs

    I am going to New York for the first time in my life in a few weeks. I am 52.. I’m so excited and enjoyed your photos… can’t wait to take lots of photo’s when I go. Can’t wait to try the cupcakes… yummm

  170. Robin Smith

    I would LOVE to win this Topaz bundle!!! I do the yearbook at the school I teach at and take pictures of lots of faces and sports…I would love to be able to “Dr” some photos! Thanks for your blog…I look forward to reading it and gain weight looking at the food photo’s ! 8-)

  171. Anny Schomburg

    I love to shoot portraits, especially children. They are so forth coming with who they are. Another one of my favorites is to shoot product photography. Would love to start working as an Assistant to a portrait photographer. I have checked out Topaz just recently and would love to play with their set of plug-ins.

  172. Allie Forsyth

    What a fun way to play with your pics! I am a fan of photographing people, especially kids! Always something new!

  173. Emma Sather Bluemel

    My favorites things to photograph are nature, my children, my dogs, children of friends and family. I like to capture random candid shots of people – candids rock! That moment of real life, it speaks to me. Those are the best. :)

  174. Ginny

    My favorite is my kiddos but pre-kids I loved nature. I used to go the cider mills for my photography classes all the time in high school.

  175. Dori

    I take so many pictures it is unbelievable! With six growing teens it’s sports, football, basketball, a date, just a nice evening, I take my camera EVERYWHERE! And it drives everyone crazy but I don’t want to miss a moment and now that I’m learning Aperture 3, I can do more WITH my photos! And the more tools I have to work with the more professional my pictures become, even the shot taken by my friend for my business pictures came out SO WeLL!!! And with my handsome young men, they are so much fun to take pictures of and with the holidays around the corner, this would be perfect…….Count me in!!!!! XXXXX 6

  176. Sheri

    Amanda, first I want to say how much I love your blog!! Always so many fun idea and lots of great photos to share, and let’s not forget about the cupcakes :) My favourite photo subject is my two girls and capturing the every day life of my family :)

  177. victoria

    I shoot everything that i want ;)
    I know I’m definitely not going to win that but i would love to try Topaz it seems really cool.

  178. sharon

    Its hard for me to choose what I love taking pictures of the most, but I would say architecture. After that I would say my family. :)

    I have never heard of this before, but it looks like something that would be way more fun to spend my time with rather than my daily chores. ;-)

  179. Alissa

    I would love to win this! My fave subjects are my boys, but I also love shooting landscapes. Thanks for the chance to win! :-)

  180. Sarah Davis

    I love photographing all my little friends… the perfect little newborns, the smiley toddlers, the red headed boy-girl set of twins, crazy fun 4 yr olds and all the other quirky little ones who are so unique in their own way. I may have a pretty decent camera, but their faces and personalities are what make the photos so great! :)

  181. Casey

    My favorite photography subject is a bride and groom. I love seeing the spark and affection they have for each other on their wedding day!

  182. Marie/Mer

    I like taking photos of my daughter and our two cats. And scenery, although that usually doesn’t come out as good. This package looks great. I hadn’t heard of it before.

  183. Jennifer

    Awesome giveaway! I love portraits. That’s the most rewarding if you can capture a moment before it slips away…trees, mountains, sunsets – they’ll always be there, but capturing my son when he’s still little means the most!

  184. Pat

    Thanks Amanda! Your Chicago photo is fantastic!

    This sounds like a fabulous editing set to own — I’d be thrilled if I won it!

    I love taking photos of scenery around NYC for my blog, and my grandson for my personal photos.

  185. Sharie Thompson

    I am seriously shopping for a beginner camera…this would be so great as I learn.
    My favorite is portraits with a texture (brick, chain link, water..etc.) background.
    Thanks again for including us! xo

  186. Lindsey

    I love photographing my babies Brooklyn & Carson! Their blue eyes are never boring. I also love family parties!

  187. Tracee Smith

    I love taking photos of the outdoors, pets, kids, anything and everything, I love it all! Love seeing all your photos, thanks for letting us all have a peek of your world :)

  188. TwoHeartsTogether

    I love all of your pictures Amanda, I always wondered how you did those finishing touches of your pictures.
    I love black and white photos, very rustic vintage feel.

  189. Wendi

    Oooh, oooh, oooh! Me, me, me! This looks like SO much fun! I love to take pictures of my kids and this would be perfect!

  190. kelly ann

    i’m seriously freaking out over this giveaway, this is amazing! i’m a photographer in dire need of some new actions/plugins.

    i love doing themed shoots. this summer my friend wanted some fun photos of herself, instead of boring headshots… so i set up a bunch of furniture out in the middle of a sun-drenched field right before sunset. and it was glorious! we had so much fun, and people walking on the trail nearby kept asking if we were shooting for an anthropologie catalogue! ;)

  191. Shannon Withaeger

    In my circle of friends, we like to have “Vogue” nights. We get all dressed up in some funky clothes, hair and makeup and then take pictures. It’s so much fun! It’s my favorite thing to shoot because we have so much creative freedom.

  192. Krystal

    My most favorite thing to take pictures of are my crafts! Scrapbook layout, messy desk, etc. Of course I love taking pics of family too, but something about taking pictures of my projects makes me feel acomplished- and good! :) Thanks for this AMAZING give-a-way!

  193. Becky

    My favorite subject is people! Especially my family and friends. I love looking at all the pictures of people I LOVE!

  194. Kelli Brewer

    I love taking pictures of people. Especially babies. They are so sweet and adorable, big and small, even sad pictures are super cute. I just love a crisp, sweet, black and white baby picture.

  195. Katy

    Oh! I have been eyeing these applications for weeks!
    My only photography subjects are my puppies and my boyfriend, luckily the doggies don’t care and my boyfriend thinks it’s fun! Maybe one day I’ll branch out, haha.

  196. Angelica Norris

    I LOVE single/family portraits! I’ve been building my portfolio and have gotten some pretty cool shots of different things, but just capturing special moments for people is more meaningful to me!

  197. Christy Branham

    My kids are my favorite things to photograph!!! I love shooting them participating in sports- my daughter belongs to a competitive and performing jump rope team, and my son is in his first season of tackle football! Love that software- pick me, pick me!!!!! :)

    Christy

  198. Nicole Finnegan

    Little Girls in Tutu’s! They love to be fairies and they are full of life and giggles! It doesn’t get any better! And with my job as a SAHM with a passion for girly stuff and little ladies… I get to do both! Take pictures of my gigglers in tutus!

  199. Angelica

    I love to photograph People, Portraits and lots of my little one =) and it looks like you were near the merchandise mart here! I work there =) I love my city!

  200. Penny Z.

    This looks like the coolest photo tool ever! I love taking pics of our six dogs … yes, six and one cat … who thinks he’s the boss.

  201. Lara

    My favorite subject is portraits especially of my boys. I’m addicted to making them laugh and keeping it relaxed so they don’t run when I grab the camera!!

    What a fab giveaway Amanda!! Fingers crossed for this one!!

    PS Still making that crazy good zucchini/bacon lasagna you posted a while back!! lol

  202. Alyson

    My favorite subject to photograph is the laughter of a child … the twinkle in their eyes, the way their true smile shows through when they’re giggling :)

  203. Brandi May

    My favorite thing to photograph is my niece, Lillie. She reminds me so much of my sister who passed away and I feel that when I photograph her I am in some way, photographing memories that my sister will miss. I would LOVE to have this software, just to enhance Lillies all natural beauty….just like my sister. :)

  204. Stephanie

    Wow! That is amazing! I think this is the most excited I’ve been about a giveaway yet! I love photographing my kids and this would make the pictures that much better!

  205. Heather H :) :) :)

    What a fun giveaway…definitely enter me, please. I love to take photos of anything…people, old homes…anything…but lately I seem to have a special liking for flowers, the countryside and super cool cloud formations :) :) Have a great week. Hugs, Heather :)

  206. Amanda C

    Love photography so much! Dream of having my own photography business one day : / My favorite thing to photograph is children. They are so unpredictable. My 2 year old has a different look in every picture I take of her !

  207. Alacey

    My girls are my favorite subjects to photograph- my oldest especially as she is 6 and knows how to work the camera!

  208. Becca @ One Girl

    I LOVE photographing scenery it probably comes from the fact that I love to go hiking and travel to beautiful places. Anything and everything in the outdoors trees, mountains, flowers, lakes or oceans, I love it all!

  209. carolanne carter

    I love photos that capture the emotions of people of all ages. But I love photos of scenery, your gorgeous fellas, the furry ones. Your photos have actually awakened the photographer in me and your tutorials are so easy to understand. Keep it up Amanda. I love your blog and would love to win this prize.

  210. Tonya Arnold

    I photograph mostly people :) But LOVE to photograph my Boston & Pitt too!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

  211. Jeannie Phillips

    Love this! I take pictures of dogs – lots of dogs. I train Seeing Eye dogs so we always have a puppy or two around the house. Nature is a close second because we live on a lake. Also, being about an hour outside of NYC – cityscapes are a third favorite. These plugins would be awesome to play with in Photoshop.

  212. Chandra Marrs

    As a mom, I have to say that portraits of my precious kiddos take the cake at our house! While I love viewing the beautiful landscape photos, nothing can compare to the sweet smiles of my kids! I cannot believe the difference that Topaz has on photos…I will definitely be checking out their products!

  213. Beth Trestrail

    My favorite subjects are people, closely followed by flowers, and last but not least, my cats. But I’ve been known to take pictures of red peppers, trees, and clouds. And whatever else wanders into my focus! Salivating to try out this software.

  214. Pamela

    I love to photograph different things. My kids are my number one fav at the moment. my schnauzer, beach pics, etc. I’ve been in photography since I was in 7th grade and it is hobby and interest that I share with my Dad and I hope to pass the love on to my kids.
    This software looks really cool! Love it :)

  215. Jane

    OMG, Amanda… your Chicago pictures pulled on my heartstrings and made me realize how homesick I am for Chicago. I don’t think I’ll ever get over that city, but, alas, my home is now in the DC area with my darling husband.

    Anyhoo… I have a couple of favorites for photos: my beautiful nieces, butterflies, and occasional gatherings with dear friends from our high school in Germany because all we do it LAUGH!

    Thanks so much for your awesome pictures of “my kind of town… Chicago!” You’re the bestest!!!

    xo,
    j.

  216. Casey

    Wow! I love to take photos of architectual details. I just got back from a trip and most of my photos are of carved details of old buildings, windows and doors, the statues in parks, wrought iron fences, old brick walls. You might think that everyone there had gone on vacation too, and left an empty city for me to photograph!

  217. Anne Schnacke

    Wow, what a great giveaway! I like to photography anything in nature- people, plants, sunsets, etc. Thanks!

  218. Sarah

    I love taking pictures of my two year old daughter! I just got a Nikon camera and I would love to win this editing software!

  219. Ashley

    I love, love, love taking pictures of my family and friends. I especially love to take candids of little ones playing and loving on eachother. :)

  220. Rachel

    Sounds like a great editing package! My favorite subjects for photos are children & nature in general. Aaaand I also love taking pictures of my weim balancing random objects on her head! :)

  221. Sabrina Kent

    I love to take photos of all the things I have done….so I guess you would call it active shots….of life in process…to help with the memories later…love the blog…thanks for sharing

  222. Chelsea

    I LOVE photographing my kids, and my family!! The expressions on their faces always make for awesome photos. I would LOVE to win this!!

  223. Georgia Peach

    I love taking pictures of my grandchildren first, children second, husband third, my dog babies Abby and Haley fourth and flowers/scenery last.

  224. Jamie J

    I’m just starting (I bought a Canon T1i last month!!). I bought it so that I could capture moments with the people I love the most!

  225. Candi1973 in Colorado

    oh wow!!! I know you do some awesome giveaways, and this IS MY FAVORITE! I would love to win this more than you know!!!!!!!

    My favorite thing to photograph is people…well, more specifically, action shots. Sports, dance, gymnastics, things like that. It is by far the biggest challenge for me. Second to action shots would be scenery. There is nothing better than a photo that really moves you. You know what I am talking about…a photo that takes your breath away. I dream to (one day) take a photo that takes someone’s breath away (without choking them!).

    Thanks for the chance. I love your blog!!

  226. Stacey

    What a cool giveaway!!!! I am constantly taking pics of my kids and puppy. You know how hard it is to get a good shot of dogs… try kids! UGH!!

  227. Kristin W.

    Wow! What an amazing giveaway! I love to take pictures of my children. I have three of them and capturing their random faces and looks means more to me then I could explain. Plus, my family and I are about to make a huge move from Texas (where I have lived all my life) to Colorado and I cannot WAIT to take pictures of that. Considering I have never seen snow or a mountain, I’m geeking out just on the idea!

  228. Wendi Rhodes

    I love to photograph my precious little 2 year old out in nature while he explores. This would be so awesome to win!! Thanks for the opportunity!!

  229. Sarah

    My favorite subject is by far my sweet baby girl. The toothy grins, the chubby thighs, the sweet curls. Every picture melts my heart.
    Sarah

  230. Sharon

    I love to photograph sports. I like hockey the most but taking pictures of anything that moves makes me happy. There’s just something about capturing the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat that gets my blood pumping. Thanks for the opportunity to win some amazing software!

  231. Tania D

    Emotions are my favorite subject. I love photographing people, pets and wildlife interacting. My next favorite thing to capture are the Northern Lights but since we have not been able yet to move back to Alaska its just a vision for now. Hope I get the opportunity to give this awesome suite a whirl!!

  232. Patti

    I love to photograph my kids and my friends kids. I’m just learning Photoshop, so this would be an AMAZING way to get started. Crossing my fingers that I’m the winner!!!

  233. ScrapBooth

    Wow! What an awesome giveaway! I’m totally hoping I get lucky this time around. I love scenery mostly, but also portraits rank right up there, too!

  234. Destiny D.

    My favorite subject is my son, a high school senior. He’s always a sure thing for a good shot — it’s my photography skills that leave me underwhelmed!

  235. Cindy Landrum

    My favorite subject matter is old, decaying, forgotten buildings, vehicles, gas stations, etc. They would be prime candidates for the Topaz bundle. Just think what I could do with that.

  236. Candace Evans

    I prefer engaged couples in natural light… I just let them love on each other and try to capture it. Who knows when they will need that photo to remind them of why they got married in the first place!!!

  237. Rebecca

    Hi! I try to keep myself open to all genres of photography but I definitely think the one that is the most fun to shoot (as well as the one that I am best at) is abstract. There is nothing quite as fun as finding the smallest detail of something that usually goes unnoticed, taking it out of its context and turning it into something beautiful in and of itself!*

  238. Erin

    Once a month my girlfriends and I get together and we call it “craft night.” The food, the laughs and the CRAFTS are all worth photographing! I would LOVE this!

  239. Candice

    Shooting scenery is nice, but I really like capturing people! People have the best expressions on their faces, and you can capture so many different emotions! I particularly like photographing children. :)

  240. Ashley

    ok this stuff is seriously cool. i just looked at all the stuff it does and i am amazed! and it looks so easy to use! i think anything i took a picture of using these programs would easily be my favorite subject!

  241. Agape

    How did I not know about the variety of products from Topax Labs?! I’ve really started getting into photo editing lately and these will be WONDERFUL additions to my tool box. I’m so excited! Thanks for sharing yet again a very helpful trick-of-the-trade!

    I love shooting anything that is still… sunsets, my dad’s garden, the beautiful architecture of Boston, you name it, I’ll shoot it!

  242. Marsha

    I want this in the worst way (Does that make sense)! I love nature/scenery pictures and I can ony imagine what this could do to my photos. Here’s Hoping!
    Marsha

  243. Barb Sharkey

    I love Love your blog, I am just starting to get into photography and I love to photograph Flowers and scenery. This looks like an awesome package and a wonderful giveaway, HOPE I WIN!!!!!

  244. Sara Johnson

    I love to take pictures of babies…even though they don’t always turn out!;) I really want to do more photos of outdoor stuff and of families! This would be a great new program to learn from!

  245. Brian Alspaugh

    There isn’t anything I do not fotograph. What ever strikes me and what I want to see from my pictures. Maybe some day I will focus on one subject.

  246. Don Whelan

    My favorite subjects are people outdoors. So many options. You get a choice of numerous backgrounds for free. If you don’t like one situation just move a little and you have something totally different. Awesome.

  247. Darby

    My 3 kiddos! Hands down even though they have “photographer’s kid” syndrome I love love love capturing their sweet smiles, melts a Mama’s heart!

  248. Jenny

    I love taking photos of nature, especially in macro, but I get a huge kick out of action photography. My dream job would be NFL photographer, but in the meantime I settle for my brother’s soccer games and my fiance’s improv comedy troupe!

  249. Melissa

    I am always drawn to kids. I am sure this is because I am a teacher and feel naturally drawn to them. I love families also.

  250. Erika

    My favorite subject are my two girls, one 5yrs and one 4yrs. They are always making me laugh with the unpredictable things they do :) I have a little one on the way and can’t wait to take lots of photos of him too. This software looks awesome!

  251. Bonnie T

    Amanda, your SOOC shot was amazing, with or without refinement! But the colors sure do pop after the plu-in. Such a gorgeous picture! I sure love landscapes (especially untouched landscapes), but for me, wildlife photography beats that hands-down. Which must be why I’m always so in love (& awe) with your shots of Miley & Howie! :) Thanks for the chance to win!

  252. Arena @ {thenerdswife}

    I *love* photographing people…portraits are my favorite. Especially children. I don’t have any of my own, so I satisfy myself by taking photos of my niece and nephew. :)

  253. Amy D.

    I don’t have a favorite subject. I love taking photos of everything. I am never without my camera. These would be wonderful to have. Thanks for everything Amanda. Your blog is the best!!!

  254. Lindsay

    I like closeups and macros, but portraits are climbing the charts now that I have my new portrait lens! I would l.o.v.e. this!

  255. Nicholas Vettese

    Being that Sept 9 is my birthday (no kidding) I don’t want to put any pressure on you to pick a winner. :)

    I am an advanced amateur looking to expand my talents and begin doing this for more than a hobby. I am a portrait photographer who likes to get out and take pictures of almost anything.

    Let me know where to pick up my birthday present… :)

    Nick

  256. Chris

    I love architecture! Paris for example has the most wonderful buildings with such wonderful detailing – iron railings, gargoyles etc. They really inspire me. Thanks for a great comp

  257. lisa

    1st off I just love your blog….
    I just love taking pictures of just about anything. There is so much beauty in the world…

  258. Kathy Stachewicz

    Ooo oo oo!! Good one!!!!

    I like to photograph my kids. Back in the day I used Paint Shop Pro, now it’s a little difficult with my laptop so I use pickik.com

    I’d love this!!

  259. Allison Romero

    I like taking pictures of kids and animals. I’ve got a new camera and would love to use these plugins on my pictures.

  260. Vanessa

    I have to say that the candid moments of life are most precious to me. So therefore it really could be anything. People, children, babies, even food that looks so mouth watering just sitting there before your very eyes.. If thats the case I like to snap a picture of it and try and re create it at home. Good example would be of the caramel apples they make at the fair stands when they come out fresh and the smell is lingering in the air its so mouthwatering but would look nice in a picture too! So for me its a little bit of this and a little bit of that. If I had to choose an absolute down to the “T” it would have to be children only because they are endlessly smiling and always happy and up to no good. At least mine are :)

  261. Mindy Sue

    Amanda, Your article on Photography was great. I bought the book you recommended. It has been a great resource. Thanks so much for all your tips. I am addicted to my photographs. My latest adventure was printed on metal paper and turned out wonderful. Thanks again.

  262. Jen

    AWESOME giveaway! I’ve been drooling over Topaz for awhile now!!! Thank you for the chance to win!!!!
    My fave subject would have to be babies!! They are changing from day to day SO much that I feel like it is extra-special to capture them on camera and their precious little expressions and tiny bodies! XOXO

  263. Rachel Osowski

    I mostly enjoy photographing my nieces and nephews. They are all so little yet and make for challenging yet priceless photos!

  264. Barb B.

    Oh what an incredible give-away! I love, love, love to take photos of anything to do with nature, but particularly flowers. I especially like the up close photos. Love your website!

  265. Rhonda Willingham

    I would love to have this! I don’t know what we did before digital photography! My favorite subject is my family, the whole assorted lot of them!

  266. Katie

    I love landscape. When storms are rolling. Can’t get enough of storm clouds! I also love close up portraits. I really love everything about photography.

  267. clara nussbaum

    Oh my! What do I like to photograph? My grandkids, my cat, our kids, flowers,……the list goes on & on. It’s great that this software is compatible with so many programs! Good luck to the winner!
    Clara

  268. Krissy

    Kids! It’s not just about taking a picture, it’s about looking through your lens and capturing a bit of their personality! :)

  269. Chris Thompson

    I love taking pictures of faces! I think they are the most interesting things. It is amazing when you can brighten and colorize to add depth and interest.

  270. Emilia

    I love to take photographs of my two sons. They are growing so fast, and changing, so I love to have all those memories in my photos!

  271. Jennifer

    I love photographing children and pets! You totally sold this! If I don’t win I am buying it! :) Thanks so much! :)

  272. Michelle Federkeil

    I LOVE eyes! I shoot people so I can see into their eyes! What better way to see the world than through the eyes of a child.

  273. Joe Calleri

    Frankly, I don’t have a favorite subject, but I must admit to being drawn to colorful and grungy subjects, though not in any particular order. I believe it is best to shoot and to shoot often – anything, anywhere, any time, with any camera available – like my small Nikon point and shoot – as I find that approach helps me from freezing creatively.

  274. Sarah

    I love to photograph babies and children. The time flies so quickly and photographs freeze those precious moments.

  275. Trish Morris

    I want to take pictures like you! The pictures you post on your website are FANTASTIC! I love to take pictures of my kids and I would love to play with Topaz.

  276. Tami

    My kids are my favorite subject especially when I can capture their expressions when they aren’t looking. It is natural and innocent…it makes a wonderful memory with just the click of the shutter.

  277. Sarah Rowe

    I love photographing my children, but I also so flowers and nature. My husband and I love to go fly fishing, which is extremely fun to photography, especially when it is snowing.

  278. Beth Rutschman

    Love the Chicago photo and technique that was used on it! The technique turned the already beautiful photo into a gorgeous, chic photograph. It just pops with vibrancy! I would love to win this software! My favorite photo subjects would definitely be my family and scenery. I enjoy taking photos of things that will spark a memory for years to come.

    Thank you for this amazing opportunity!
    Beth

  279. Lori B

    Thank you for the opportunity for such a great giveaway! My favorite photographs are of my four crazy boys. They are almost done letting me take pictures of them so I have to come up with bribes sometimes!

  280. Jules

    LOVE, love, LOVE to shoot my boys in water polo–one of the toughest sports to shoot and of course my great dane and irish wolfhound provide all of the laughs!
    thanks!

  281. Leah

    I prefer to photograph nature. I like pictures of trees, flowers, and even bugs. I would love to photograph my super cute but neurotic English Pointer, but she is camera shy and runs as soon as the camera comes out of its bag.

  282. Anja

    I just got started with Photography and so far I prefer to take Portraits or food pictures. Outside photography for sure :) So much to learn still…

  283. Amanda

    People and Places are my favorites! I love to take pictures of my nephew smiling and giggling and I always want to remember where I have been!

  284. Tawney Brennfleck

    I love photographing people. Young kids are my favorite because the looks and emotions you get are so real.

  285. Cindee

    I’d have to say my favorite subject is my five kids (individually – they generally don’t cooperate if I try to take a photo of all of them together), but I also love the mountains where we live, so that would be a close second.

  286. Julie

    Historically, Italy has been my favorite subject…but with my little girl due in three weeks, I think my favorite photography subject is just about to change!!

  287. Jessica

    Wow! That looks like amazing software. I love taking photos of my kids, but also flowers, my vegetable garden, anything unusual you wouldn’t think of to take a picture of. I am just an amateur but so trying to get better!

  288. kristen

    Pick me, Pick me.

    I love to shoot close up macro stuff. Flowers and bugs and abstract things. But since I dont use that kind of stuff, I take portraits of my beautiful kidos for fun!

  289. Kris

    It’s a toss up between people and landscape. I love to photograph people and capture the expressions. However I love looking at where I’ve visited and getting perfect shots of landmarks.

  290. Sherrie

    I have enjoyed your New York and Chicago pictures and will visiting New York in 2 weeks and Chicago at the end of October- I have been taking notes on the places you visited (OK- mainly the cupcakes) and making list of photos to take. I have been drooling over your photos and now that I know about this amazing product- I’m sold! The chance of winning one is awesome too. Keep the awesome photos coming.
    Sherrie

    1. Sherrie

      oops, forgot to say that my favorite subject to photograph is a toss up between people – especially unposed people- and scenery

  291. Vicki Patton

    My adorable Shih Tzu, Tanner otherwise known as Sugarbear, Happy Tails, or something else with sugary words.

  292. Heather {WhipperBerry}

    Love, love, love this! I love to photograph faces. I feel like just a face tells such a story.

    Kisses from the WhipperChicks

  293. LeShele

    My favorite subjects are my children. I love their faces and I want to capture their live on film paper and digital. I have books and will continue to chronical each year…this suite would give me the POP I’ve been looking for so PICK ME!! Pick me!! lol..

  294. Cindy

    I love taking pictures of my daughter and husband. I expecially love the pictures of them while we are on vacation…totally relaxed and all smiles!

  295. Michael Kent

    I love capturing memories for families…..
    maternity, new moms, new dads, new borns, babies, kids, teens, seniors… I greatly enjoy the reactions I get after handing a client their portraits!

    TopazLabs products are awesome… my trial just ended and winning this prize would ROCK!

    Michael Kent
    WilloughPhotography@Gmail.com

  296. Patti

    Like all mothers, I love to photograph my children. I also love historic small towns. It looks like a great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!! :)

  297. Christina Harris

    My favorite is children, mine of course! I love to take pictures of them playing & enjoying life. I would love to win the giveaway & make some photo’s look neat! Thanks, Christina

  298. Kari H.

    people and scenery… I would love to win this because my husband and I have just started to really get into photography and this would really help us!

  299. Erin

    My favorite by far is people. After awhile I feel like all my nature pics look the same, but there is infinite differences in people! BTW, love all the pics on Chicago (my hometown). It was great to see our great city put on such a fantastic display!

  300. Jennifer

    Oh man-oh-man! I would love to win this. My kids are my favorite photography subject, much to their shagrin! I just got a new camera after my first generation DSLR bit the dust. This would be wonderful!

  301. Meghan Terry

    People! Though I try and have an appreciation for all forms of photographic art, I always look at landscapes and wonder, “Where are the people?”

  302. Monica Hawkins

    I like to take pictures of people especially my children. I love close-ups. I would benefit greatly from editing tools.

  303. Emily Salsky

    I love taking pictures of scenery and food the best! Although, I’m still learning. My husband would love this bundle too :)

  304. Tatiana

    I love the everyday life of my kids and my husband. Watching what they do through a lens and capturing the moment, the memory that may have been lost had it not been for my camera.

    Awesome giveaway!

  305. HonestNiceWoman

    Please enter me in your giveaway. I love what you do with your photos using this product! I enjoy photographing animals and nature the most.

  306. Alyx

    I love to take pictures of people! Especially young kids. My dad is currently teaching me how to take the best photograph. I would love to win this so that I can use it to publish in my portfolio :) thank you.

  307. Christina

    People…and my high fashion makeup looks that I play with. But my baby girl is a month old TOMORROW omg…and I must say…she is my new favorite subject! ;D You have inspired me to get into my love of photography…I would love to win this!!!!!!!!!!!! LET’S PICK ME RANDOM.ORG!!! WOOT WOOT

  308. Linda

    My favorite photography subject would have to be my two grandchildren. They are 4 and 2-1/2 years old and came into our family by adoption. They are the light of our lives!! Thanks for this opportunity to win this amazing bundle!!

  309. Sheri Camarda

    Nature, Nature, Nature says it all for me. From the mountains to the Ocean and anything in between. From a macro to a panoramic landscape. Wildlife to butterfly’s. I love it and want to capture it and share it with others!

  310. Amanda White

    I love all photography subject matter! I’d love to gain more knowledge on how to take better pictures with my Nikon. If only I had the time!

  311. Jeannette P

    Cool looking software. My favorite to photograph is my family & friends. And now I’d say even more so after the sudden death of my BIL just a few weeks ago. It made the loss a little easier for everyone to see all the wonderful pics of him. I know my sister is super happy to have ignored him each time he would tease her about all the photos she was taking.

  312. Leonie -Australia

    What an exciting giveaway, thank you for the chance to win. My favorite in photography are the everyday moments that capture how you are living your life.

  313. Claudia

    My family, for sure. My dad just passed away and I am glad to have taken so many pics of him as I do, and yet now I wish I had taken more.

  314. Deidre

    I love to photograph abstract things in day-to-day activies. A single leaf, an empty playground, a shot up trash can. You know, the random things in life! :0)

  315. Sami

    I love to take pictures of little children, including my brother and sister. I also enjoy taking pictures of flowers and my family. Hoping to win this package as I am hoping to make a new website/blog.

  316. stacey w

    I love taking pictures of nature! In the fall when the leaves start changing colors makes the most beautiful shots. My little girl doesn’t like posing for pics so what else do I have? :)

  317. Meredith Phillips

    I love taking pictures of my 1st graders in school or on the playground. I’d love to get more into macro photography, but macro lenses are expensive!

  318. Judi

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE pictures of snow capped mountains. Being from Colorado, no matter where I am, seeing a mountain touched with snow brings me right back home. Sometimes I can even smell the hot coffee and feel a big comfy blanket around me, like I’m sitting home with my mom. :0)

  319. Becky

    I have 2 favorites : Old barns and my doggy TJ (of course). Thanks for the opportunity to win. You rock as always. How are you and Kevin staying so slim eating all those Chicago goodies ? You both look great in the pics you shared.

  320. David

    My favourite photographic subject? That’s easy…… it’s the next one.

    The past is the past, what’s done is done. I am always looking forward to the next photo shoot no matter what is going to be in front of my lens.

    Thanks for organising such a great giveaway, Topaz is amazing.

  321. Paige

    What great software! I love to take pictures using my macro lens of my dog (Joey), as well as colorful fall scenery. I love to take pictures when I travel, as well.

  322. stephanie king

    I love taking all kinds of pictures! I just quite my job of teaching after 17yrs to be able to do what I love….. photography!
    This would be an amazing tool:) Thanks so much for a wonderful opportunity!

  323. Heather

    Oh my goodness, what an amazing giveaway! I love photography of all sorts but I think my favorite is probably babies! Especially newborns! Ooh I hope I win! :)

  324. Erin

    Hmmm… I hope this doesn’t double post, but I got an error “Oops, this page doesn’t exist” when I submitted my previous one. :/

    Anyway, my favorite subject is the kiddo, followed by nature.

  325. Tiffany

    What a great giveaway. Love your site… slowly starting to get into photography, and could definitely use the help. :)

  326. Morgan

    I love to photograph families and children. It’s so wonderful to capture the playful spirit of a child in play!

  327. sherry k

    I love photographing children. I don’t have any but love photographing the real personality of a child – not just a posed smiley pic.

  328. Donna

    OMG!!! I would love to win this. I LOVE photography it captures those moments in life–that you want to remember forever:) Thank you so much for the chance to win:)

  329. Toni

    I think my favorite is to shoot Native American’s at Pow Wows. It gives me bursts of color I crave. I also love hearing the drums, the singing and the people!

  330. Bella Vista

    Anywhere in France or Italy, especially Tuscany/Umbria or the Cinque Terre region. You can do so much to those images with Topaz. Seriously!

  331. Keely

    My passion of photography is twofold – in the studio, I specialize in maternity and babies – the beginning of the new life. Outside the studio, landscapes take me to a place where I can see the beauty of God’s earth. Would love to try Topaz out on my recent Alaska photos!

  332. Tina Wright

    I would absolutly LOVE these. My favorite thing to photograph has to be my beautiful kids & family occassions. Thank you for this give away.

  333. Brandy

    I love to photograph my 2 year old son! A happy, silly, handsome, curious, ball-of-energy makes for a great subject!

  334. AngieFisch

    Just recently started getting into photography. Have been playing around with simply rad actions. This topaz looks interesting.

  335. Michele

    How exciting!!!! I would love an opportunity to win this :) I love taking pictures of my family especially my 2 children. I enjoy scenery photography as well … makes me feel like I’m in constant peace when I snap an awesome shot of scenery.

    :)

  336. Jamie Corpus

    Wow my favorite photo subject..yikes thats hard kind of like going to Baskin and Robbins ice cream! one of my favorite things to photograph(besides my kids..lol)is Basketball! I have two sons whp play and it was how I learned to use my nice new DSLR. And now it become a passion to the point that people “want” my photos! I got to play with the Topaz software trial using these pics and it was a BLAST!!! I am soooo going to cross my fingers and my toes hoping to win this prize so I can play some more and make art!!

  337. Ralf

    I prefer landscapes. Landscapes don’t move and complain afterwards. And most of all, landscapes are sooo beaauuutiful! :-)

  338. Brenda Jorgensen

    Oh these plug ins look wonderful! This would be my first experience with plug ins, I run PS CS5. Oh, I love scenery and pets! Though I rarely get the “pets” part right, they are so darned fast and tricky. Scenes don’t move, lol. I’m better at them ;o)

  339. Stefanie

    My twins would be my most favorite thing to photograph, especially those candid shots. Your photos are always amazing! This is truly a wonderful giveaway – something I could definitely use!

  340. Sandra Freeman

    My favorite photography subjects are animals. My favorite subjects are the animals showing a lot of expression. This makes for a very unique photo and to me is very endearing.

  341. Lindsay Goldner

    Cat lady jokes aside, I LOVE photographing my cat, which is a challenge since he’s all-black! City photography is a close second!

  342. Sandy

    My favorite photography subject would have to be my grandchildren. I hope you draw my name as this looks like a fabulous product. I love your blog.

  343. Candace Castor

    Those are some awesome plug ins, I would love to use those!

    I prefer to photograph people, but Ill snap a photo of anything that I deem worthy or that has potential!

  344. Alex

    I bought my camera to take pictures of nature, but after experimenting with all the categories, I’ve begun to adore people pictures!

  345. debbie

    I love taking pictures of the great outdoors and my two best furry friends…… then turning them into a digital photobook for everyone to see!

    1. Jen

      Oops! And my favorite subject is fall. Catching the leaves everyday as they turn to the fantastic autumn colors is my favorite annual hobby! :)

  346. Karen

    I love to photograph seniors in high school! It is a moment in time before they transition to the “real world” and you capture so many different emotions!

  347. melissa

    My favorite is subject to photograph are my four children! How else can I preserve this precious time in life? They are my inspiration and looking at their photos I have taken just brings me so much joy! :)

    Thanks for the contest! I really want to try this out!!!

  348. Sandi Hixson

    i guess my favorite thing to photograph is children..mainly my darling grandchildren!…this is a wonderful giveaway!

  349. Marianne Wedell-Wedellsborg

    I love shooting birds. They are such wonderful creature. Also, HDR shooting is a huge hobby of mine. Hope to win and thanks for putting this up, guys.

  350. October

    I love to photograph my family, dogs, travel. Travel is actually my passion, especially if it includes Disney! Oh, and holidays. Ok, ok, maybe I just love to photograph EVERYTHING. Thanks for the chance, Amanda! :o)

  351. Sherryl

    Lately I have been photographing my boxer puppy, Tasha. She is just so cute and photogenic! Awesome contest!

    Sherryl
    (A new blog stalker! lol)

  352. Candace

    my favorite thing to photograph is Bear Lake–it’s a natural, deep aqua blue lake overlapping the Northern Utah and Southern Idaho border. AMAZINGLY beautiful…the water, the beach, the hills, the flowers, the clouds and moon and the people there (usually family or close friends).

  353. Annette

    Oh my word…I would love to win this!! I love taking photo’s of anything and everything, but my favorite subjects are my grandies.
    I love visiting your blog and crossing fingers for this bundle.
    thank you for giving us the chance to win it
    Annette

  354. Erin

    my children are definitely my favorite to photograph…just the everyday moments…from drool running off his face to her kicking the soccer ball.

  355. Tracie T

    Without a doubt, I get the most joy out of photographing my children. I really like those shots I get when they don’t even know I’m doing it. I’ve got so much to learn about everything, but especially photography. It’s so much fun going through the process though.

  356. Becky

    Holy Cow! This IS an awesome give away! wheeeeeeeee!! :)

    I love to take portraits. I like to try and find unusual backdrops like old cemeteries, abandoned buildings, etc. They make for some great photos!

  357. Michelle Spaulding

    I love to photograph everything, but my favorite is landscape photography!! I am currently using topaz adjust(free trial version), so it would great if I could have all the plug-INS!!!

  358. Kelly

    I like to photograph my children, my dog, and my garden (flowers and food). I am in LOVE with photoshop and wish I had more time to use it. I have hopes of one day having my own personalized photo card business.

  359. Maureen Henry

    I love to photograph family events, portraits and nature shots. I tried the Topaz plugins and loved them, so much fun, but I couldn’t afford to keep them. :(

  360. Michelle

    i have never heard of this program! i just use photoshop, but would love to try out something new! looks pretty user-friendly too! i love to photograph ppl and scenery.

  361. Amy Jensen

    My favorite subject are my kids. I love being able to go back and see my pictures over the years how they’ve grown and changed.

    SO EXCITED about this giveaway. I hope it’s me :-)

  362. James Duke

    Favorite Topaz filter projects – flowers, old automobiles, cityscapes and landscapes. Topaz makes the difference between a snapshot and a photograph.

  363. Jerry

    I just returned from a spending a few days in Grand Teton National Park. I managed to capture some very nice early morning and late evening images of the Tetons. I shoot landscape, wildlife, old cars, family and teen portraits. The final process, after CS5 tweaks, is to run through Topaz Adjust to enhance the colors and/or achieve another affect with the many tools in Adjust. I am venturing into the low light imagery and have considered purchasing Topaz DeNoise so I can clean up the noise. I have no favorite..I shoot it all…capture the moment. Would be nice to have the complete Topaz Labs Plugin Bundle. Thanks for the opportunity

  364. Leigh Dwyer

    I love shooting sports, surfing being my favorite sport of all. It’s amazing seeing what great images can be created with Topaz and I love your Chicago shot.

  365. Laura

    I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS!!! Amazing!! I am a photographer and what a great plug in this would be to photoshop. I am very keen to portraits. I love being able to interact with my customers, specially children. So cute :)

    Thanks for this wonderful give away Amanda!

  366. Lindsay

    Amanda-
    I LOVE your site! Especially your dogs! :) Super cute! But anyway, I love taking pictures of my pleasantly plump cat, Allie. She’s gorgeous & is a great subject :)
    ~Lindsay

  367. Belinda

    I love taking photos of my family when we go on vacation. I also love taking pictures of waterfalls in North Carolina.

  368. Pam

    Hmmm… that’s a hard one. I love taking photos of the ocean and of flowers, or just going w/my daughter and taking photos w/her. Great mother dauther thing to do.

  369. rhonda meador

    So wonderful of you to have this awesome package as a giveaway. It would be so amazing to win!!!!
    I photograph people…families, seniors, children & babies (my fav).

  370. Star

    I love ALL types of photography. I love capturing special moments that are meaningful to others, or just to me. I love photography as a way to express myself.

  371. Vicki

    I am just learning about photography, but I love capturing those surprise moments that you only see after you review the pictures.

  372. Heike

    Hi Amanda!

    Oh i am in desperate need of an adult photo editing tool!
    I live in Germany and LOVE taking pictures of lost buildings and garffiti.
    I often use my new fisheye to get a better effect.

    Please have a look at my blog. I would be really really happy to win!

    Your photo looks fantatstic!

    Lots of love,
    heike

  373. Denise Ack

    Woo hoo! Awesome giveaway! My favorite subjects are my kiddos (of course), but they’re getting to the roll-their-eyes stage of pre-teenagerdom. So my next favorite is children under 3. When you get a great candid shot of a toddler, it feels like winning the lottery. And babies are just perfect models because they can’t escape yet!

    ***fingers crossed*** :)

  374. Ashley W

    Hey Amanda! That’s an easy question. I love taking pictures of everything, but I could take pictures of our 6 month old all day, every day. I practically do. I’ve never heard of Topaz but it looks great!

  375. Stacie

    I would love to win this! I have been looking for a really good photo editing program and I don’t know what’s best. This looks cool!!

  376. Susan K.

    okay – I know I’m supposed to say “my kids”…and I do love photographing them. But lately it’s been easier and more fun to photograph our two dogs. Big fluffy golden retrievers – have a smile for me every second of the day and NEVER flash me a “photo snarl” like the kids do! LOL

    thanks for the chance!

  377. Diane Eck

    The answer for me is an easy one! After raising two sons, my husband and I were blessed with a new grandchild in May! A girl named Ryleigh Jane!! She is the focus of my picture taking the last few months! How I would love to win so I could edit my photos of her!!

  378. Suz

    Hello! Love this! CHOOSE ME! (although, if you must, wait and choose me for one of your fabulous trips somewhere – I’d love that more) Anyways, I am just now seriously getting into photography – so this would be WONDERFUL! I love shots of scenery (esp on vacation!) and of people I love. THANKS!! :)

  379. Maggie

    I love photographing my baby boy, but would love to get into photographing food! You make all your food pics look so amazing… I want to be able to do that as well (since I am an avid cook and electronically share my cookbooks)!

  380. Jami

    Hey Amanda! I just posted up some pictures from Chicago today. Shooting pictures of food is quickly becoming a favorite of mine! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome package!

  381. Susan Lawton

    Great use of Topaz plug-ins. I love to make my pictures more like paintings and Topaz is the perfect way to accomplish that. My favorite: landscape!

  382. Eileen Tamashiro

    I love photographing my 2 boys outdoors! At the beach, tidal pools, hiking, with the blue sky, white clouds, colorful flowers and green mountains are my total faves! I would LOVE to win the Topaz – what to do, what to do . . . :)

  383. Lauren

    I love photographing people! The elderly and the little ones are the best! They have the most character and it pours out in pictures! : )

  384. Josefa Portugal

    I love to photography my husband and my daughter. I also LOVE macro photography but need more practice. I am also much more of a photoshopper than a natural photographer — that’s why I WANT THESE TOPAZ PLUG-INS!

  385. Loren Lewis

    I love do capture scenery, portraits and insect macros.
    I believe the Topaz package can enhance my capture of each of these topics

  386. Sherry

    Oh dear, nearly 800 comments already! Lots of people are after this awesome prize, including ME! I’m a horrible photographer but I have two little ones so I HAVE to take pictures of them….maybe this stuff would help! ;)

  387. Paul

    I like just about anything that is propelled with an internal combustion engine. The older the better. *(Lawn Maintenance Equipment Excluded)*

  388. Ray Wyatt

    I love taking photographs after dark, well actually, after light! :)

    There are surprises in night photography, your eyes don’t see as good in the dark as film does, or as a digital sensor does. With a correct exposure things that seemed bland and hiding in the dark, all of a sudden can come alive like magic. I especially like shooting scenes with the moon in them.

  389. Mel H

    I love to shoot my kids, but especially my daughter because she’s still at the age to be unhibited and loves to have her photo taken!

  390. D.Campbell

    Cars! Customs, Hot Rods and just about any car that is different (in a good way). I use Topaz Denoise or Topaz Adjust on almost every post processed photo .

  391. Leisha

    My most favorite subjects are my niece and two nephews. It’s easy for their personality to shine, plus they love getting their picture taken. I love your photo editing, I’m gonna have to look into this program. Thanks~

  392. Jen Elkins

    I love taking pictures of random stuff things that people don’t always see. But my most favorite would have to be emotions, I love catching that moment that’s no posed but just there.

    Thanks for the chance to win,
    Jen

  393. Jill

    Wow, if you saw the photo I was editing about an hour ago, you would know how desperately I need something like this. A whole kit might push me over the edge into a state of bliss! My 14 year old son is my favorite photography is my favorite subject, not only because he’s my son and love I him, but because of the challenge in capturing a teenager with a smile on his face! Thanks for the opportunity!

  394. Nicole@FarmgirlChaos

    I most definitely love scenery! But when I can, it’s great to have a person in the picture with the scenery in the background. :)

  395. Cathy

    There seems to be so many subjects to choose from, but I guess for me it would have to be the expression of people in general. I feel so connected when I capture raw emotion in it’s purest form. A teardrop, a smile, or just a hug is priceless.

  396. KarenB

    I like to photograph cities and events – I’m especially drawn to colors and textures. People photos, not so much.

  397. Michele

    I love photographing Models, and do a lot of retouching. This package would be amazing for that! *crossing fingers*

  398. Annie

    Just found your site and will bookmark it and be back again :)

    My favourite kinds of photography don’t really go together.. possibly even the opposite ends of the photography spectrum. I absolutely love to take motorsport photogrphs, particularly motorbikes racing. My other passion is macro photography, to be able to capture something that you would probably normally walk past in the garden without a second glance, really opens your eyes to a whole new world.

  399. Ronda

    I visit my mom on the 100 acre organic farm that I grew up on.I love being around nature and walking with my camera. You never know what you will find to photograph with all the animals,flowers and beautiful sunsets.

  400. Collette

    I love taking photos of scenery and people, but if I had to choose, I’d say family!!! :-) Thanks for the great give-a-way!!!!

  401. genevieve

    wow- what an amazing giveaway!! i’m seriously like triple crossing my fingers that i win! :) and my favorite to photography- kids. and not just my own either! but i love the innocence and spunk and seeing each personality shine through in photos. thanks! love the blog :)

  402. Suzanne Buckles

    I prefer shooting nature up close. I love Topaz Adjust and would be the happiest camper in the world to win this awesome package with all the other Topaz accompaniments – thanks Topaz, for a great product and generous giveaway!

    Suzanne

  403. Tania S.

    My most favorite thing to photograph would have to be flowers and old buildings. I do love taking pictures of my kiddo’s, although they would rather be the one’s taking the pictures instead of being in them.

  404. Nicole Stewart

    I definitely LOVE portrait photography! I love interacting with people this way and giving them memories they will cherish for a long time

  405. Sarah Reed

    OH I love to photograph anything. I am still learning but I love how you photograph and how you can improve them with tech!

  406. Sandi Spears

    Favorite is nature and all God’s creatures in it. Most our pix are of dogs and cats on death’s row, helping them find a home before it’s too late. Or gotta love the exotic cats at a local feline sanctuary.

  407. Danielle

    This is so exciting!! I like taking pictures of anything and everything, but my favorites are close ups. I LOVE close ups! I love to see the detail in the photo. Good luck to everyone :)

  408. Tina B

    I prefer doing scenery for a personal preference but really enjoying just everyday life photography of my family! :)

  409. Becky

    Wow! What a great opportunity for someone out there! I love taking pictures of my kids…with great scenery!! Thanks for the chance!!

  410. Leslie (lhaslem)

    wow – amazing before and after shots…my subjects of choice are the kiddos – they grow and change so fast, you gotta try to catch all of their cuteness:)

  411. Gary Shaver

    I love working up HDR photos, I just can’t believe the results that I get. Using Topaz Adjust even takes them a step futher!

  412. Bryan Johnson

    I love to take pictures of the sun setting on the beach or over a mountain range… i think its the most beautiful thing

  413. Frank Sammut

    Hi, I love the Portrait stuff. With 3 daughters I have lots of opportunities to practice.
    But, I also love a beautiful sunrise or sunset.

    Thanks a lot.

  414. Rebecca

    This is a great giveaway! I love taking pictures of my little girl the most, by far. Scenery and nature is my second, though!

  415. Els

    I love urban photography, I am fortunate to live in the beautiful City of Edinburgh which lends itself greatly to some fantastic shots be it of victorian overgrown graveyards to castles to modern architectural buildings.

  416. Jami Hardy

    My favorite subjects are people. I would love to do more scenery, but don’t REALLY feel like I have the eye for the beautiful pic! Always willing to venture, though!

  417. JennStar

    I love to shoot scenic views when I’m in exotic or historical locations. Other than that, my family is my primary shooting subjects. I prefer action shots of my boys being, well, boys! Ultimately, my favorite picture to snap is one that has a story behind it and is scrap-worthy (as I do love to scrapbook- it’s my passion, just before the photography itself!)
    Thanks for offering this great giveaway!

  418. Mari Luna

    I love to travel and love to take pictures of everything on my trip! Like you, it’s much like a photo essay of my trip! I love photography and I will capture anything anywhere!!

  419. Sheryl

    Landscape photography is my favorite- pretty much any scenery that is outside and I find interesting I’ll take a photo of it! Although I’d have to say that photographing my young niece and nephews run a close second. :-) Thanks for sharing these cool plugins! This is the first time I’ve heard of them and they look awesome!

  420. CCT

    I love to photograph my flowers and butterflys. Sometimes I even get lucky enough to photograph them together!! lol I’m also trying to perfect photographing hummingbirds. And, as always, my family is great to photograph too, when they aren’t looking!! :)

  421. Toni

    Travel photography is my favorite! I tend to photograph interesting doors and windows no matter what country I am in. I also love to capture the locals in the midst of ordinary, every day routines.

  422. Jana

    I guess if I had to pick a favorite it would be nature. I take tons of photos when we travel. This is such an awesome giveaway! I can’t wait to give the 30 day trial a go. I love all the before and afters. Thanks Amanda!

  423. Amber Flowers

    My favorite is nature using infrared photography. IR in unique and turns the most boring foliage scenes into incredible dreamlike landscapes. I loved the trial I had with Topaz….it would be soo awesome to win the bundle!

  424. Michelle

    Food!
    Food allows me to photo it without one single complaint. My kiddos on the other hand always run away from me when the camera is in my hands.

  425. Melissa

    Usually it is my dogs, but lately I have been photographing my soaps for my website. It has been a challenge to get them just right, and I love your tutorials!

  426. Tia

    I would LOVE to get this, because, frankly, all my photos look silly. I am definitely not a professional, but from the looks of it, this program would be easy to use.

  427. Marie Spiess

    I love animals and scenery. When I lived in NH the fall was the best time fo the year for photos and any spare time I had I was out there in the wilds. Also I would spend hours following chipmunks around to get a good shot. Want to eventually get an SLR and do so much more. Love your website.

  428. Tracy Gorman

    My husband and I own a portrait studio. We photograph children of all ages and families and pets in our studio. I LOVE to take creative pictures no matter where we are. For instance driving home from Manhattan, I was shooting out the window the entire time…until I drained the battery. :o) BTW – my husband was driving. I was shooting the buildings, the rooftops, the sky, everything!

    What you did to that photo was awesome! That bundle would be a great addition to PS!

  429. Anne

    Oh, how I would love to win this. I’m just getting back into playing with my camera and this would be a perfect addition. I love taking pictures of everything, my kids (less now that they are older and teenagers), my yard, weather, old haunts…and the list goes on.

  430. Barb Boyack

    Hi Amanda, gosh my chances are slim to none…but what the heck..looks like an awesome program. I take a lot of photos of landscapes and the dogs..kid live too far away but wait until there’s a grandchild, watch out..

    Barb

  431. Suzanne

    oooo me! me! me! I am just getting into photography and would love to learn more! I mostly like taking pics of scenery and people i love!

    Thanks!

  432. Barbie

    I LOVE to take pictures of nature, flowers, waterfalls, fields…. but then again I love to take pictures of family and friends too! Also of food! I love to bake, and after I make something I love to take pictures and post on facebook and my online scrapbook for family in other states to see!! :) ♥Barbie

  433. Rebecca

    Can’t tell you how much I love this giveaway! One of my favorites yet. I just love taking pictures. I started in landscape and have added people, weddings, and much more. Thanks too for the latest fun photography tutorial. I sent it on to a friend that just got her first camera and it really helped her out a lot!

  434. Crystal Martin

    I love to shoot pics of my yellow lab, Cassy. I also love scenery. We ride our ATVs quite a bit and have found som pretty awesome places.

  435. Heather H.

    Wow! Your pictures are amazing. My favorite photography subjects are food and children. I especially love the innocent bright eyes of babies.

    Heather Hampton

  436. Diane

    Amanda you are a wonderful photographer! You Chicago photo was beautiful before….. :-)
    Me? I’m a nature lover….I don’t take a walk in our park without my camera….it’s just a nice pocket Nikon….but it takes photos my friends tell me I could sell. Good friends.
    Thanks for the opportunity!!!

  437. Brian

    There is absolutely nothing better than taking action shots of my son and other kids playing sports. What is better than kids having fun.

  438. Linda S

    First of all,,,”Thank you for hosting this give-away”…

    Photographing is my passions, families, children, babies & pets
    are so rewarding!

    Hopeing to WIN :)

  439. Courtney

    My two favorite things are flowers & buildings. There’s so much beauty in a flower that I love. Buildings really give you a feeling for a location, so I love photographing them & getting a sense of what it is a place is all about.

  440. Sheena Perron

    I would love this software. I enjoy taking pictures of my beautiful children. I also like taking pictures of food. Hope I win!!!

  441. Lori

    Wow!Would love to win this,I’m a new grandma and I love taking pictures of the baby and soon two more are coming! So yes on this!

  442. Pratibha Shenoy

    I am part of a non-profit that provides access to safe drinking water and basic healthcare to people in rural villages and urban slums. I would like to use photography as one of tools to spread awareness of the issues about lack of basic necessities that is effecting millions of people.

    Amanda, I follow your blog but have never participated in it until now. You are a very good teacher and an inspiration when it comes to photography and zeal to enjoy life. Keep up the good work.

  443. Jessica

    I would LOVE to win! Now that I’ve finally figured out some photo-edited techniques, I feel like I take so many more pictures. There are hardly any “bad” pictures when you have programs like this available.

    My favorite subject: my little sister.

  444. Ashley

    i definitely love any kind of picture that involves people. portraits or snapshots or anything! just seeing someone’s face in a photo makes it personal and beautiful.

  445. Wendy

    My favorite subject? I’m just like everybody else-my kids! Time goes by so fast and I LOVE to have pictures of them in various seasons and stages of life displayed in our home.

  446. deveney

    i love to photograph family, and preferably outdoors. i am not super talented, but i bet i could look pretty talented using topaz!

  447. Julie McDonnell

    Wow! Loving this! Hoping I can be lucky enough to win! I love photographing children, but have also recently begun photographing unique objects whenever we are out and about. At some point, I’ll make a scrapbook of everyday objects.

  448. Carrie Pyle

    My favorite subject is my sweet little 3 year old daughter!
    Anything w/her is a treasure!
    I would love to have such great tools to capture all her moments – and those of the soon to be here sister. ;)

  449. Jenni Bennett

    My favorite photography subject is city scenes. We just got a new camera (Nikon D300s) and we’ve been trekking all over Atlanta taking photos of fountains, boutiques, landmarks and city parks to be the decor of my new house. The Topaz set would REALLY help!

  450. Amy

    I love taking pictures of my kids. I mean, what mom doesn’t?! These look awesome, by the way! I have Lightroom, I just wish I knew how to use it better. Maybe these would help!

  451. Jenna Boals

    I love taking photo’s of my kids and capturing their expressions and emotions through different lights, i love editing photos and would loveeee to win this!!

  452. Debbi

    When I’m out in my yard, anywhere I look there is a photo to be taken. I can’t decide which is my favorite season! Do not hand me a camera at a party or event–I panic at the thought of taking phots of people! Of course, my dogs are always a good subject too.

  453. Ashley

    My two beautiful daughters are my favorite subject to photograph. Thanks for the chance at this contest! (I like this product a lot!)

  454. Kim Mays

    I stumbled upon your website and I am a big fan. I love your scrapbooking ideas and recipes. I stink at photography that is why I need to win this software. Your picture turned out amazing. My favorite thing to photograph is outdoor scenery, children, animals, and traveling. Ok I love to photograph anything but i stink at the techniques. It is like my fingers are not that fast on the shutter or something. i desperately need to take a photography class. Whenever taking pictures of children, i continuously get the back of their heads. It is a big joke around my house. i am always taking pictures but…….not alot of them come out pretty. :)

  455. Niki

    This program would be fabulous to use to enhance photographs. Mostly, I enjoy photographing flowers/plants,landscape shots and my sweet little ferret. Slowly, I’m beginning to photograph people. The problem there is friends and family aren’t so patient while I set the camera up. With this program, I can fix my errors.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this.

  456. Stacey

    I have been just learning photoshop and can’t wait to explore the possibilities. My favorite shots are of my daughter, can’t wait to go to the pumpkin patch this fall, the colors are the best and would be amazing with a boost from Topaz. Thanks for sharing!

  457. Jennifer

    Thanks for entering me into the contest. I love to take photos of my family…especially my adorable 6 year old son and new Boston Terrier puppy.

  458. Crystal Kusick

    I have the best subjects to photograph, my 3 and 1 year olds EXCEPT, they never stay still!!! So, then I settle for my hubby who will stand still :)I would LOVE to win this so, so much!!

  459. Faith Robertson

    I know I am a silly mess but I adore taking pictures of my two little doggies Bentley and Paisley! I am sure it will be different when I am married and have kids. But I am not so they fill that spot for me! Oh and I love taking pics of my designs and just about anything pretty or rustic!

  460. Brianna

    I recently received a DSLR and taking classes on how to use everything. I would love to win this. My favorite things to photograph are babies and outdoors!

  461. taranicole

    I love taking pictures of people I love.. and then some artsy pictures of flowers. I have taken some rather nice pictures of flowers, but they NEVER get printed. All that is up around my house are pictures of my husband, family, friends, etc. This add-on would be SO much fun to play with! Maybe some of those artsy pictures will finally get printed after using these!

  462. Leslie Kiley

    I just love your blog! Reading it makes me happy! I love food , photos and scrapbooking so I take pictures of everything I do. The food at events I attend, My beautiful Daughter, The hotels I stay at and the scenery around me.Love every part of picture taking! I would love a chance to make my pix look better!

  463. Leah

    Love these! My favorite thing to do shoot is family memories. Weather it’s snuggling with our puppies or a vacation with the entire family, my fam is definitely my favorite thing to capture.

  464. Mindi

    I love to take pictures of my two little girls. And my youngest has a birthday party coming up! How much fun would it be to touch up the party photos w/ this fun kit?!

  465. Gail Sackmaster

    Having just lost my mother I realize the value that pictures hold in our hearts. I love taking pictures of my grandkids and helping them preserve their memories.

  466. Kara Polk

    I LOVE to photograph my kids! I like to try to dress them up and get them outside by a beautiful background and get camera happy!!

  467. Angela

    I love to take pictures of my three boys! They’re not always the most cooperative subjects, but they give me the most variety of results. The would be a dream package to get all their pictures looking amazing!

  468. chell

    Oh what a great give away. I love to photograph so many different its so hard to pick a favorite. I guess I would have to say children though.

  469. Michelle Davis

    Oh I would love to win this delightful giveaway. I enjoy “people” photography as it tells always tells a story! ;)

  470. Marin D

    My favorite subject is my family. But I love nature photos too. There is something so calming about flowers, trees, plants, and landscapes…

  471. Maggie Dougherty

    My favorite photo subjects are my three daughters (when they sit still :o) Most of my pics are just candid shots – which sometimes turn out and sometimes not – – -this editing software would help me out a lot!!!! Thanks!

  472. Hilarie Smith

    My favorite photos are the close-ups of child’s face. A really great picture with sparkling, clear eyes & vibrant colors!

    Love your blog and your sites!!! :)

  473. Jayme Hewitt

    I’m still learning, but when I’m hiking in the mountains with my husband & he hears something take my breath away, he’ll hand me the camera & say “get it, babe”…he’s slowly teaching me all the fun camera tricks…I would love to win this suite so much! I love how they seem so easy to use & make a HUGE difference in what the picture looks like after. Thanks Amanda & Kevin for hosting this giveaway. :)

  474. Lorrie Malone

    I love photography!! I have a Nikon D40, and LOVE it. I am really into Digital Scrapbooking!! And my favorite subject is my beautiful little girl!!!

  475. Allison

    Wow! How awesome is this giveaway! I love to photograph scenery and flowers. But anything else works too! lol Thanks for hosting!

  476. Honey

    Wow, I loved your Chicago photo. I have been saving some money so I can buy DSLR Nikon camera, and when I finally bought it I felt like I am the happiest girl in the world. I like to capture peoples emotions. Sometimes I make my friends laugh and capture their happy faces, or ask my brother to make a stupid face, or just go outside of my house and capture every face on my way. And when I get back home, I like to study every photo in details. And everytime it proves that there is nothing more beautiful and complex than human’s face.

  477. Nicole White

    I love photographing babies! And people!! Love photography in general but I feel I am best when I get to take a snap shot of a person!! :) Good luck everyone!

  478. Ashlee

    I love to photograph my children when they are in their element. Candids are the best!~ We just went to our local state fair and the smiles and expressions you capture on rides are priceless!! I love to edit and play around with the color. I have to do something to every picture!!! I really enjoyed your DSLR tutorial the other day. The software seems like a ton of fun!

  479. Paolina

    I love taking pictures of my messy nephews all 5, well 6 by the end of the month :) I am going to school for advertising and I’m learning the ins and outs of photoshop.

  480. Terrie R

    I love to take pictures of my family and friends ! I love capturing snap shots of day to day activites !

    Love your Blog !

  481. Sheila Meinecke

    I am drawn to nature and scenery. It is fun to capture a time and place with landscape photos. Your photos are lovely. The set of plug-ins would be great for adding that extra special touch that makes a photo come to life.

  482. Jodi Ellis

    My favorite is the “everyday” shot, life as it happens! That may be outside, at the store, with the family or the dogs or the hummingbirds outside our front window. It is fun to take time to notice what makes each day special.

  483. Brooke Reid

    Brides! They are at one of the happiest points in their life and they radiate beauty. From the dress, to the hair, to the shoes, there are endless ways to shoot a bride.

  484. Sammie

    Wow, that plugin made such a gorgeous difference! I love photographing scenery and people.. especially my 8-month old baby boy! :)

  485. yuki

    FOOD FOOD FOOD!!! Love taking pics of my food although many people think I’m weird…sigh~~

    Thanks Amanda for yet another wonderful contest!

  486. Lacy

    Taking pictures of landscapes and nature is my absolute favorite but I also love portraits too, especially of little kids :) This program looks amazing!!

  487. Angie Hoggard

    My favorite thing to photograph would have to be LOVE! Everyone is different in how they express their love. And it’s always amazes me how many situations you find to photograph love. I LOVE it!

  488. Mindy Kammerdiener

    Wow! I am a new reader on your website, and I love your photos! I have tried some of your recipes, also, and they are great! Thanks for your fun website!

  489. Susanne N.

    what an awesome giveaway! my favorite thing to take pictures of is faces–my daughter, my niece, whoever! i also really love taken pictures of old, vintage looking objects!

  490. Denise

    I tend to photograph food and everything outdoors. Your picture was gorgeous before but then after the Topaz plugin WOW! I have never heard of Topaz before that is the best thing about blogging……I always find cool things! Have a great day! Denise@cottagesisters

  491. Rhonda

    My daughter, my husband, my dachshund, my labrador, my pigs, my cows and various farm photos. …In that order, too. :)

  492. Lisa MacGregor

    I would love to win this–I have just recently got into photography and and just starting to learn about editing photos. I love taking pictures of scenery and my adorable pugs, Otis and May-Ling. ~Lisa~

  493. Missy Allaire

    I just love taking pictures….doesn’t matter, just this morning I took pictures of the rain outside my house. I love capturing day to day moments…kids, rain, dog, dirty kitchen…just love experimenting! Love your blog too…

  494. Clara Sanchez

    I usually take pictures of people (mostly my daughter) but also like landscapes and scenery. I am starting to take picture of food since I’m making myself a recipe scrapbook with all my favorite recipes. :) Hope I win! It would be fun to play with these.

  495. Candie Russell

    My favorite subject to photograph is children. Specifically mine of course but really all children. I love catching the pure happiness and innocence they radiate. Tomorrow is my birthday so it would be a special treat if I were the lucky winner!! :)

  496. Rebecca A

    While I looooove to take pictures of my daughter, I have recently starting photographing food. It’s so much fun – and it doesn’t move nearly as much as my daughter! :)

  497. Kassy Whetten

    I love doing wedding portraits. I love the joy and happiness that a couple is experiencing. Also, I love doing newborn photo shoots! The perfect models. :)

  498. CarleiRose

    It’s a toss up! I really love taking pictures of our 5 dogs, but I also love taking pictures of our nieces acting silly and modeling. And let me tell you, these little girls have been watching a lot of America’s Next Top Model and have the poses down!

    Have a great day!

  499. Melissa Bryner

    I love to photograph little kids. They are so sweet and innocent. There is nothing like capturing a child with that far away look in their eyes. Priceless!!!!

  500. Danielle M.

    How exciting…my kids are my favorite thing to photograph right now. I also love to capture sunsets. Can’t get enough if pretty Arizona sunsets!

  501. sarah lejeune

    i like to take pics of my favorite things, gifts, childhood stuff ect. That way I scrapbook the memory and don’t need to hold on to old stuff for the memory factor.

  502. Karen G

    Thanks for your fun blog. I have an adorable (not biased at all here) 9 month old daughter and I’m having so much fun taking pictures of her!!

  503. Holly

    Wow, what a fabulous giveaway! Thank you for this opportunity! My favorite subjects to photograph are my children. I love capturing their personalities and having these wonderful memories preserved forever.

  504. Katy Witherwax

    My favorite photography subject is my daughter. I love catching her various expressions, she is such a drama queen right now.

  505. Lani

    Like a lot of people, I love to photograph my children, but my FAVORITE subject aside from them is water. The beach, lakes, ponds, rivers, waterfalls, puddles, rain… water intrigues me!

  506. Alyssa M

    I love taking photos of my little toddler. He’s so funny! I also like to get seasonal photos (blossoms on trees, snow, etc). Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I hope I win!

  507. Louisiana Tara

    WOW, Amanda, awesome giveaway!

    My favorite subject is my little girl, naturally. :)

    However, my favorite shooting activity is sports, specifically football. I was the school photographer my senior year in high school (12 years ago… gulp) and I was trained by a professional photographer on an ancient SLR film camera. My first experiences with aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc. was from the sidelines! Talk about intimidating! But I LOVED it. Now any time we go to sporting events I take the camera and the big lens. Last year we went to a Saints game and I caught Drew Brees letting go of a pass and Jeremy Shockey catching a pass in his fingertips. It’s exhilarating to get a great shot! (As I’m sure you well know!) :)

  508. Danielle Monson

    Hi Amanda!

    I just bought the cannon rebel and I would to get some good pictures of my babies!! Thanks for all of your photo tips!!!

    Danielle

  509. Madison Murphy

    I just love taking pictures of my little sisters. They’re at that age where they love sitting in front of the camera. Their friends think they’re so cool when they see our photoshoots. This software would make it only better!

  510. Marie

    Oh my goodness oh my goodness oh my goodness!!!! These look SO awesome!!!! I love taking pictures of scenery/nature, but I want to get better at taking pictures of people too. I’m going back to school in January to get my degree in photography!!!!
    LOVE your site Amanda! ^.^

  511. Mignonne Gardner

    Amanda that is such a beautiful shot and this is a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win. I love to photograph flowers, my kids, temples and cities. Have a great day!

  512. Kaylene

    I love photographing PEOPLE! I love the look on their face when they see the end result and think “hey! I look pretty good!”. A good photo can be such a good self esteem boost when you can bring out someone’s best features and really showcase them.

  513. missty

    I love capturing pictures of my girls when they are game, but some of my favorites is when they wanted nothing to do with paparazzi mom, the emotion is so high of not wanting the picture, its captures well.

  514. Ann

    WOW, what an awesome giveawway!! I prefer to shoot potraits. Love seeing people in their element, the differing personalities coming through. I like the nontraditional individual & family pictures!
    So fun-

  515. Paige Easterling

    I have a silk and dried floral design business and love taking pictures of my florals and of course my family too! It would be great to be a winner of this fabulous prize!

  516. Kristine Spencer

    LOVe taking underwater pictures as well as cute candids of my granddaughter, Leila. This set would be great! Also thinking about starting my own photography business, so these plugins would help! Thanks for your posts, I love them!

  517. Carole Fish

    Love your site, thanks for your efforts! I love to photograph nature subjects and small children; so much beauty to capture in both.

  518. Joan

    Living in New Mexico it’s hard not to love to take landscapes.

    What you did with the photo of Chicago was awesome, but it took a terrific SOOC pic to begin with. Great job Amanda!

  519. kathleen.summers

    That looks awesome, Amanda. What an amazing prize and it’d be fab to win! I love to do portraits AND landscapes. Thanks for the opportunity!

  520. Erica

    These are amazing! I am a first year photography student and these would be AWESOME! :) I LOVE taking pictures of my husband, son, and dog. I also love taking scenery pictures. I don’t know, I just really love taking pictures. haha

  521. Mandy

    I love stalking my poor kids and taking pictures of them doing whatever they are doing. Playing outside, sleeping, building with legos, on and on. I want to remember them for exactly how they are right now!!!

  522. Lacretia

    I love catching people in their candid moments – you get a peek of who they really are and what they’re feeling at that exact moment!

  523. Anne

    Hands down, my favorite subject is my adorable and gorgeous 5-year old granddaughter. And, the Topaz plugins sound like just the thing for me to give photographs I’ve taken of her that little something extra. Hope I win!!!

  524. Maria

    I love to photograph the beauty of the outdoors. There’s so much gorgeousness out there!

    Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

  525. Therese

    Wow, super give-away, Thanks Amanda. My fave thing to take pictures of is People! I love to have people in my photos, it means so much years later when I look back and see how everyone has changed.

  526. Carmen

    Just about anything…squirrel hanging upside down stealing food from our birdfeeder, things from Hobby Lobby that I promise myself I will recreate one day, and of course my family doing what they do

  527. Amy

    I just started my first cooking blog…eep! Topaz would definitely help spruce up my food photos. I’m crossing my fingers!!

  528. Katie Griffeth

    I love to photograph babies and seniors!!!! What an amazing product and a great give away!! I am so excited about it.

  529. Maryrose

    Thank you for this giveaway! My favorite subject to shoot at the moment is my six month old baby boy…he is so smiley and loves to look right at the camera! (he probably wonders why his momma has a big black thing attached to her face). :)

  530. Angie

    I love LOVE love photographing my puppy! And much of it is inspired by your pics of Miley and Howie. To capture their emotions and personality in a photograph is simply amazing.

    And I’d also love LOVE love to have the Topaz bundle!! Pick me. Pick me!

  531. Andrea

    Wow! This is an awesome giveaway. My favorite subject to shoot= people. But my favorite photography subject to look at= black and white land or city scapes.

  532. Sherry

    Favorites? Portraits, people, and pets. I leave the beautiful scenery to the professionals and buy their postcards. I certainly can’t do any better.

  533. Marie

    I’m a sucker for landscapes. Whenever I travel anywhere I always have to remind myself to take pictures of people – not just the scenery. I take so many pictures that my husband and I decided that after every trip we’ll choose one photograph that really stands out, print it in 8×10, frame it, and hang it on the wall. We’re still working on it, but it’s been a fun project.

  534. Pam

    I love to take pics of my daughter and her friends. They love to act silly and pose and they love to edit them to their liking! Beach scenes and fall pics are my absolute favorite. My daughter and I would LOVE the new Topaz Bundle because she is a Senior this year and takes tons of pics!

  535. Kelli

    I should say my kids and I do enjoy pictures of them but I really love taking pictures of sunflowers because I think they are so stunning and coming in amazing colors.

  536. Casie Hammer

    I am starting to really enjoy photography. I don’t have a real fancy camera, but a nice enough one that I can play around a bit. I am loving these Idaho sunsets this summer, and of course, my kiddos. Thanks for the giveaway! I hope I win!

  537. Jodi Lario

    I only really got into photography this year, which has led me into scrapbooking, had to do something creative with all those pics! I love taking pics of my family and our friends and then editing them. Removing most of the color is probably my favorite “look”. I also like taking pictures of inanimate objects from different angles.

    Thanks for the chance to win this prize. I enjoy your blog and your great pictures.

  538. KC Davies

    My favorite photography subject right now is my kids. I’ve got to preserve these memories before they get all grown up!

  539. Kristine

    people are my favorite subjects – my girls, cousins, friends, grandparents, great-grandparents…just to be able to capture their relationships and their personalities right now and document their growth is priceless to me. Thanks for the giveaway.

  540. Jane

    My favorite subject to photograph right now is my 6 week old baby boy! I can’t shoot enough of him. These tools would be AMAZING to use! I hope I win!!! :)

  541. Talitha

    My all time favorite photographs are from People! As a senior in college as a psychology major, I couldn’t have other choice then that. I laugh to capture people laughing, friends, my little cousins, trips I take with special people in my life, and any tipe of gathering…
    As I just said, am a senior in college, and I’ve been carrying my camera with me all the time so I won’t miss a thing. =)

  542. tenshizora

    i like to take picture on scenery like sky and beaches.. and also candid on people activities… ;D always bring my camera everywhere i go somewhere so that i won’t miss a beautiful things i see.. =)

  543. Rachel

    My absolute favorite people to photograph are my 3 boys! My favorite area in my business is photographing senior portraits.

  544. Jane

    Right now my favorite subject is my 6 week old baby boy named Atticus! I can’t get enough of him! These tools would be amazing to work with! I hope I win!!! :)

  545. Jane

    Right now my favorite subject is my 6 week old baby boy named Atticus! I can’t get enough of him! These tools would be amazing to work with! I hope I win!!! :)

  546. Kristine

    People are my favorite subject – my girls, cousins, grandparents and great-grandparents, friends….just to be able to capture their personality and the relationships that are important to them right now. Thanks for the great giveaway.

  547. Angie

    I love to photograph people – not portraits, but candids!! Since late May, my very favorite subject is my newborn baby boy. It would be awesome to win this giveaway!

  548. Gina

    I really like how the clouds become more visible and you can see the green in the river after you use the product. Nice find!

  549. Anna Marie

    This looks like a great set of software – I’m pretty sure I’m going to buy it if I don’t win it!! Loved your pics of Chicago!!!
    I love photographing my family of course but I can’t seem to pass a beautiful flower without taking a picture of it!!

  550. Angel Johns

    My favorite subject(s) are my 2 handsome boys. I have a 9 year old and a newborn who will be 2 months old on Sept 12. When I’m not shooting pictures of them I enjoy taking pictures of my home, nature and my scrapbooking projects.

  551. Tiffany

    I love to photograph food… especially my baked goods! of course you gotta love pics of the kiddos too. But I can certainly use all the help I can get to come out with a really great picture! Would love this giveaway!

  552. Renae Reis

    Fun stuff! I have to say it’s people because the photo gives so much back to me. I love remembered how my kids were little once or capture a sweet (or sinister) grin from them. People, definitely!

  553. Tisa

    Gosh what a great prize!!! My favorite photography subject is animals, people…and the occasional bug…pretty much anything with eyes!

  554. Jennifer Evangelista

    Amazing Give Away! I love to photograph interesting architecture, but my favorite subjects are my kids (of course). Thanks for the chance to win this incredible prize.

  555. Doni

    My favorite subject to photograph is my family. My oldest girl is a freshman at a college in another state, so the photos I already took of her are precious! I look forward to taking more of her with the family!

  556. Heather

    Since I am a mom of four I primarily take pictures of children (mine!) but I love, love to take pictures of nature.

  557. Lesly Adams

    WOW! I love your blog and follow it all the time. I live in the incredibly beautiful town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado and love to photograph nature in my area. I also spend a lot of “ink” with pictures of my two beautiful boys. Have a great day!

  558. Esther

    My favorite themes are pets and children. They give us nice pics.
    Thanks for sharing this outstanding prize with us.

  559. Camille Palmer

    I love to take random photos of people doing just basic everyday things. No poses or even really looking at the camera, just totally spontaneous.

  560. Karen

    Wow! What a neat tool you found! My daughter is getting married next May and I can only imagine what fun I could have with this ‘new toy’. Crossing my fingers, Karen

  561. Linsey

    My favorite subject: my family and friends! I think they get sick of me taking pictures of them, but I make them smile away anyway!

  562. Tabitha Lore

    I love anything that has to do with photography! I grew up watching my grandfather who was a novice nature photographer. I discovered it was my passion about 5 years ago and I am so glad that my grandfather was able to see it before he passed away. He gave me several antique cameras and a couple of film ones that I still use on occasion, I will cherish them forever. I recently went back to school and it’s my goal to get that degree, it’s going to be 4 long years but I know that it would make him proud so it gives me the drive! PS. Love all of your photos! =)

  563. Yasmin

    I’m just starting out with photography and I love taking pictures of EVERYTHING. And I just want to know everything about photography! All at once! I wish I could just absorb information!
    I would love this… my camera isn’t the best quality and pictures I take often turn out filled with noise if I take them with over 80 ISO (which is practically always).

  564. Tami

    Thank you for the great opportunity! Love your blog!
    I love to photograph children but lately I’ve really enjoyed photographing Yosemite. But I’m sure that will be changing shortly, I’m expecting a baby and I’m sure he/she will become my favorite subject! Thanks again!

  565. kelley blake

    Oh this is so fabulous Amanda! I think my favorite thing to take photos of is scenery. I just love shooting different angles on the same subject. Yay for your giveaway!!

  566. Zendi F.

    I love photographing people. Especially babies/kids. I capture every moment of my son’s day to day basis, so I can send them daily to my husband while he’s deployed because he is missing out on a lot.

  567. Chelle Cates

    My 3 year old little miracle is my best subject. We take advantage everyday God gives us with him and that includes taking thousands of photos. I put many of the photos I take on his website which updates all our friends and family about how he is doing. I have been working hard to learn the best way to take and edit his photos and this package is amazing!! What a wonderful giveaway!! I’m excited for you to have such an awesome way to help people find your site! I love your blog!!! Keep up the great post!!! Love the fonts too!!!

  568. The Wife

    Oooooooooh how awesome!!! My favorite subject to photograph is people… I love capturing people ‘in the moment’… :-)I hope I win!!! lol

  569. Jennifer P.

    Cool! I love photographing just about anything…but I think within the next month, my favorite subject will be my niece Gabriella! She’ll be here before we know it and I’ll be ready to click away!

  570. Christine E

    I love to capture pictures of my family because they are the focus of my life. Making memories is what life is all about. I am so happy to have found your website. I’m just so inspired. Thank you!!!

  571. ashley nicole

    If I had to pick a subject it would be things unseen. I love capturing the things that are beautiful but most overlook. A withered old tree, a paint chipping barn, etc. :)

    Over all, I’m gonna take pictures of anything and everything I can document. ;)

  572. Tiffany

    Wow, thanks Amanda and Topaz! I love taking photos of scenery and nature and would love to own this software. Thanks for the chance! :+)

  573. Danis

    I love to photograph my kids, but they don’t always want to cooperate!! But I love to get their crazy expressions!! Thanks Amanda! Hope I win!

  574. Laura D

    I love to take photos of people…babies especially. I do find that I often take pictures of flowers and scenery as well. They’re not my favorite, but they somehow jump into the camera! = )

  575. Heather

    My Favorite is children!!!!!!! I love capturing those little expressions on their cute little faces! What an amazing bundle! :)

  576. Laurel

    My love portraits and scenery..unfortunately I got a camera that is a little too advanced for me (Canon 20D) so I am still learning how to use it…and with 2 babies under 3 I dont get that much practice time…but I love editing photos as well :) This would be so fun to play with!!

  577. Amber

    I LOVE taking pictures of my little one! She’s 18 months old and as soon as she sees the camera, she says “cheese”!

  578. Jeannette

    I would love to have this set of plug-ins to enhance my photos. I am a graphic designer by trade, scrapbooking is one of my hobbies and this would be lots of fun to use.

  579. mendifae

    Firstly – wow!! There are a lot of comments already! Insane!

    Secondly – my favorite thing to photograph is nature. I really like to use the macro setting on my camera and take upclose shots of flowers, bugs, etc. I think it’s neat to see all the little details that you wouldn’t notice on a quick glance.

  580. Kacee

    I love shooting nature and flowers to sell people to hang in their homes. It is awesome knowing someone will spend money on a piece of art i created! Also weddings, I LOVE watching people celebrate their love for one another with their families and friends

  581. sandy morris

    I love to take pictures of my two granddaughters, ages 2 and 3, when they are playing and not posing, sooo cute.

  582. Leslie L.

    My favorite subject to photograph is my family! I love capturing all the day to day stuff and then scrapbooking those moments.

  583. Terri Gonzales

    My favorite photos are ones of family and friends, especially when they don’t know you’re taking the picture. These are the best when you catch them off guard and they don’t have time to pose!

  584. Angel Jepsen

    That is so awesome Amanda! I love your pics and when I saw your Chicago photos it made me want to go there even more. I always have my camera with me and while I take the most pictures of my children I also like to take pictures of their 4-H activities and projects, as well as the outdoors, and to record the process of our diy home remodel. Children grow up so fast I like to capture everything I can:) I would absolutely love to win the Topaz Plugins to help make my pictures and new blog even more special! I am just starting to create my 1st blog and have been using your blogging tips, which for the first time makes it easy for me. Thanks for this opportunity!

  585. Ashlie

    Elderly People make the BEST photo’s!! :-) So much character. Even if it’s just a picture of their face, there’s a lifetime of stories there :-)

  586. Sara M H

    I just love taking pictures of things that I love. Like my family and friends for instance, or my cats. The best part about digital is you can take a million shots! lol- as long as my subject holds still for that long!

  587. Leslie

    I love to scrapbook so I take pictures of mostly my friends and family. Add some scenery shots and I’ve got a page to complete!

  588. Gina D.

    What a wonderful giveaway! My favorite subjects are my 2 grandkids! I’d love to play around with this software! Thanks for the opp!

  589. Elle

    My favorite subjects are my babies and my husband in his USMC dress blues! (The color contrast of the blue uniform with the red stripe always looks awesome when edited!) Great giveaway!

  590. Lisa Jackson

    I am a stay home grandmother these days, and doing my photography as an added income. I so enjoy taking pictures of young CHILDREN without them knowing that you are, you can get some of the best pictures that away and older PEOPLE too! I LOVE TAKING PICTURES OF MY FAMILY! I love taking pictures of HANDS they say so much about a person. I love taking pictures of PEOPLE in love!
    Thank you for allowing me to have a chance in winning this Giveaway!!!!!!

  591. Joni

    I love to photography my children the most. they are always doing something so funny that i feel the need to capture. i would love to use these to make my photos better. thanks for this wonderful giveaway.

  592. Sandy_in_MD

    Wow – love the effect on your photo! My favorite thing to photograph are my grandchildren, so I do a lot of portraits. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome set.

  593. Debra Lawrence

    I love all photography… it inspires me and lifts my soul.
    Thanks for sharing your life with us.. You are an inspiration!
    ~Debra

  594. Andrea

    Eyes… I absolutely adore focusing in on the eyes and getting that crisp and clear image… And to define my favorite a little further, I love capturing the eyes of children!

  595. Mary Hubbard

    My favorite subject is my one-eyed pug. She’s always begging for food, which is the perfect time to catch her sweetest expressions!

  596. Sherri C

    My favorite would have to be scenery. I’m a beach photo taking crazy lady :) Thanks for the sweet prize!

    Sherri :)

  597. Sophie T

    Hello there =]

    My sister recommended that i visit your blog and after having a look at everything im so glad she did =] I would have to say that my favorite thing to take a photo of would be my precious little princess. I love taking a photo’s of her because every time i take a photo i capture her beautiful innocence : ) I would pick people because i photo of a person is such a memorable photo to have and it can say everything <3

  598. MarLo Huffington

    I love to capture photos of events, people and pets. It just depends on what’s going on at the time. Often times I capture photos to go with a story I want to tell. I love words but sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand!

  599. Becky S

    Scenery, as in big beautiful skylines and such. Living near Montreal now is perfect and I can have both the old and the new to play with.

  600. Nikki

    What an awesome giveaway!!

    I’d like to think my favorite photography subject is people, but as I sort through photos, I find that I take a lot of unusual angles of landscape and cityscapes. Weird, huh?

    I would LOVE to win this giveaway. Perfect excuse to finally buy Photoshop!

    Thanks Amanda!

  601. Amber Gabranski

    My favorite photography subject would be toddlers. Love putting headbands and tutus on them! I like portraits, but the candid shots, just hanging out and I love love love to take pictures of my pets. I am very excited about this contest!!!!!!! I can’t wait to see who wins!

  602. Deb Veillette

    I love to photograph just about anything!!! Right now I am taking loads of pictures of my two teenage sons playing for their high school soccer team. I love to look for textures in nature and in things built by mankind. A guide at a place I visited this summer kind of made fun of me as I sat on the ground taking pictures of some really neat iron work in a bench . . .”look, she’s taking a picture of that bench!” he announced. I don’t really care what people think of me as I shoot my camera . . . I love the “hunt” and love the results!

  603. Matt

    I love to photograph the beach and different times of day with different lighting conditions and with my upcoming wedding on the beach in 17 days I will have endless photos to work on.

  604. Michelle G

    I love to photograph our pets. With 4 dogs and 2 cats, (and a kid thrown in there!) we always seem to have strange and funny moments to capture! I photograph our travels often as well, just haven’t been able to travel as much as desired lately!

  605. Jen V.

    Wow, Amanda, another great giveaway! I was just thinking the other day that I need some good photo-editing software. Perfect timing!!

    My favorite things to photograph are my nieces and nephews…they’re all so full of life and make great subjects. Now if I could only get them to hold still occasionally… :)

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  606. ath3131

    Landscapes!! I love taking pictures of scenery, flowers, etc… wish I were better at people though. Great CHI pics :)

  607. Tamie

    I love to photograph my kids and all of their antics! However, I love to see your photo’s of all your great ADVENTURES!!

  608. Tina

    I love taking photos of my family. People, in general, but my poor kiddos are probably really tired of being my test subjects! And I love, LOVE, LOVE filters! =)

  609. Stephanie

    My favorite subject is my Westie, Lexi! haha I would say my children, but they never let me take pictures of them, since they are older. :( I also love taking macro photos.

  610. Sue Lyons

    Oh boy I would just love to win these. My favorite subject to photograph is people. People doing anything and everything. Luv it. I love your blog and all your pictures. You’re incredible.

  611. Tina Vadon

    I love shooting weddings! Been doing it for about 5 years now with a company called EVOKE Photography based here in Houston, TX. Maybe one day, I’ll be out on my own…. I also shoot family portraits, seniors, business headshots, and other assignments on request…. I love your blog and read every post! So excited to see this giveaway! Thanks for sharing!!!!

  612. Sara

    What an awesome product! My fav thing to photograph used to be scenery, but since I am a mom now, my fav thing to photog is my family.

  613. Moments by Jenn-lee

    Hi Amanda! Thanks for the chance to win this plug in. Looks way cool! I am getting CS5 soon and cannot wait to win this so I can try it out. :):) So,..my favorite subject would be my children. I just love taking portraits of them. Especially when they are outside just being kids having fun.
    Have an awesome day! oh- and btw I LOVE all your recent pics from your trips.Its amazing you remembered to take so many detailed shots of the simplest things from your trips.What a way to inspire!!

  614. Joanna

    I like to photograph nature. Usually anything outdoors gives the best lighting to work with. I am intimidated by the idea of photographing people. So many of my friends take incredible portrait and candid photos and I don’t think mine would compare, but maybe some day I’ll rise above that and learn some tricks to get great photos in that area as well.

  615. Tamara Eastlick

    I love candid shots…specifically of families. I also love to take pictures of my little girl, but it’s those candid moments that really tell a story.

  616. Cindy

    My daughter, who just headed off to college (sigh!), is the photographer in our family. She will be taking photos for her college newspaper at the Colorado School of Mines, and I would love to present her with this wonderful tool. Thanks so much for ALL of your wonderful giveaways :)

  617. Karen

    OMG,I nearly wet myself.The whole bundle!!and its compatible without about everything!!!I LOVE shooting people,by that I mean not shooting them literally,but taking snapshots.The more candid the better.

  618. pamm

    I love to photograph children and food. Is there any way that I could purchase a copy of your revised photo? I live in Illinois and have a brother that moved to Texas. He loves and misses Chicago and a copy of that photo would be greatly appreciated.

    Totaly appreciate this giveaway.

  619. carrie

    my favorite photography subjects are either flowers (especially with a macro lens!) or engagements (such love!). thanks for the giveaway!!

  620. Denise

    OOOHHH! I totally want this!!! I LOVE photographing families, kids and little babies. I know how much I feel I missed for my family when my boys were little, so I enjoy capturing the pics of little ones and young families.

  621. Nicole

    I love interesting landscapes that aren’t easily accessible. I feel accomplished when I have to hike in there with all my camera equipment and then excitement when I get to share it with the world

  622. Kim

    WOW Topaz definitely looks as awesome as I have heard it was, and then some!

    My favorite thing to photograph…people of course! My dogs are a close second, though. There is nothing more rewarding than getting great shots of what I love most in this world! :)

  623. Sarah K

    I love love love photographing people…catching that natural, unposed look is my favorite! I’m just a beginner, so I would LOVE to win this bundle!!

  624. Pauline

    I love your site. My husband loves photography and I just sent him your site when you posted your tutorial last week. I’ve been following you for years. My family use to tell me I was cyber stalking you. I actually watched Miley and Howie grow up. Thank you for providing such a wonderful site.

  625. Nancy Augustine

    Hey Amanda, I loved the pictures you posted from your New York trip with Jenny from Picky Palate. I enjoy scrapbooking so I would have to say taking pictures of my family and friends is my favorite. My boys of which I have three all play sports football and wrestling so I am often taking speed shots of them. Thanks for blogging and all the info you provide. Oh, one more think we all LOVE LOVE LOVE the chocolate cake recipe in my family, it is a hit no matter where I take it so thanks for that.

  626. Katy McGuffey

    I love to photograph people! Especially my children. And I love natural lighting vs. flash. I also really like pictures of nature – anything beautiful and fun textures.

  627. EB

    I love to photograph bugs and flowers super-up-close… I’m saving up to buy a macro lens right now, but the lack of one right now hasn’t stopped me from taking some pretty up-close-and-personal shots. Can’t wait to do more!

  628. Rebecca

    I would LOVE to win this. My favorite subjects are my two little ones. They are in constant motion, so I need editing! Thanks for offering this.

  629. Tamara

    These plugins would be so Awesome!! I love Floral and Nature, But my Husband and I also shoot Weddings!!! :) Thank so much Amanda!!

  630. Toni Legates

    Wow , Amanda what a cool giveaway ! I hope I win. I’ve been meaning to tell you thank you for last weeks post on simplifying DSLR camera settings. I’ve been working with a Sony Cyber Shot for a long time and I Had a blast with it . But , I as a gift I received my first DSLR . I was having a heck of time trying to understand the settings by reading the instruction manual . I prayed for a solution to my problem and When I opened my Email the next day . Bam , there was my answer . Your tutorial was literally the answer to a prayer . Thank you for posting that. It helped my learning curve big time !

  631. Wendy Clasen

    I just starting taking photos as part of the graphic design program I am taking at a local university. Night shots are by far the coolest!

  632. Jenn Maddox

    Love to photograph my soft coated wheaten terriers. I also love it when my twin sister is in town…we have the best time taking photos together!

  633. Susan

    I like to photograph children…they are just so candid, and I have yet to meet one that is not photogenic in his/her own way!

  634. HeatherB

    Oooh! I love your giveaways! (Less calories than your food posts, which I also love.)

    What’s your favorite photography subject? My kids, and my garden – plant closeups, especially fall colours and flowers

  635. KellyRae

    I love to photograph my grandkids. It’s so much fun to see what they’ll do next (they’re such hams in front of a camera). However, I definitely need help with the final product and the Topaz collection looks like an awesome product bundle. Thanks for the chance to win one.

  636. Rachel

    My fave subject to photograph is people. I love capturing my kids in random acts of kindness or let’s be real, random acts of naughtiness too! :)

  637. ~Angel M

    Your blog has become this resource filled & fun outlet. It’s exciting to get your new entries, there’s always something new & exciting!
    I love to photograph friends & family, looking back at a picture always reminds of exactly the same feelings I had when I took it.
    :)

  638. Alissa

    I like to shoot streetscapes and architectural details. I do however, have lots of pictures of my labrador though. : )

  639. Staci

    I would LOVE this for my amateur (don’t tell him I said that;) photographer husband! He drools over your pictures and lenses every time I’m on here. He loves to shoot close-ups of any and everything! He’s always got his camera with him for unexpected shots and capturing life events of our family. He has a great picture of a praying mantis that looks 20 feet tall on Flickr. We love your blog! Thanks for sharing!

  640. Brittanie

    I prefer photography with friends and family. I would love this program. I just bought a digital camera and trying to learn so much before my sweet baby boy enters the world in February!

  641. Lisa Johnson

    I should say my daughter is my favorite thing to shoot, and since I take about a gazillion pictures of her every day that’s partly true. But I also have this love of taking pictures of nature…plants, animals, trees, etc. It’s nice b/c I can practice all sorts of different settings and things on my camera when I shoot flowers and plants b/c they don’t move around like my active little 3 1/2 year old. What a great giveaway. Thanks for sharing! :)

  642. Stephanie

    Oh how fun! I am fairly new dabbling in photography but love pets, nature, and people. I have been working for a while with graphic design and photo editing so this looks AMAZING! Thanks!

    Stephanie
    thegimlinfamily.blogspot.com

  643. Patty Hibble

    Although I love to photograph nature, I never realized just how important pictures of family are until I’ve reached middle age. You’re able to look back at those you’ve lost, babies who are now successful adults, unforgettable “firsts”, and memorable celebrations.
    Family. Definitely.

  644. Bryndee Slade

    People are by far more interesting to shoot! My 11 month old is so photogenic. I love it! And my husband is thrilled to not be the main subject of all my pix! I would love to win this. Thanks!!!

  645. Rachael

    I am always trying to crop & filter my pictures! I have always wanted something better than the tools on Picasa! I love taking pictures of my little girl & my Shi-tzu! People out in beautiful scenry is my favorite thing to take shots of! I would also use it for my business products. Thanks Amanda for giving us the opportunity to win such a great product! God Bless!

  646. Adriana Marshall

    I think my favorite subject if nature, but I also love taking pictures of my son….he is so cute and one of the most important person in my life.
    Now, can I win this one pleeeeeease???!!! haha :)

  647. Michele

    WOW Amanda, the software looks amazing!

    Besides my family of course, I like to take scenic pictures.

    Have a great day!

  648. Tina Mac

    Amanda, We had a mini-family reunion this past weekend . It was so much fun trying to capture photos of the youngest grandchildren (1-4 yr old & 3-2 yr olds) and how they interacted with each other. These are my favorite subjects. Thanks so much for the give-a-way.

  649. Laura

    People, definitely! I love the “unscripted” shots where you catch someone doing something great, but they’re not posing. Especially wonderful if I get one of my kids. Hard to come by, but so spectacular when you do! :)

  650. Beth Harrington

    Wow! What a fantastic set! Thank y’all for the chance!!
    I tend to photograph….everything!! The little moments, the big moments, the sleep moments, the crying moments, the temper tantrums, the dogs playing, the cows in our pasture, the birds on the cows in our pasture, the redbirds in the gray trees, the hummingbirds on the feeders….whatever catches my eye that I want to capture or remember!

  651. Katie Parrington

    I love Photography in general however I dont have any kids so most of my pictures are my husband and I along with a Maltese. =) I just got a new Mac and am in love with it and all of its photography options, this would add alot more options to the editing side! So happy for whoever wins this great package!

  652. Mis

    My favorite subjects are my little men…with their enthusiasm and fervor for life, they never disappoint to give me a great picture. Would love these goodies–thanks for the giveaway!

  653. Lynne

    My favorite photography subjects are my two dogs, Stella and KC, a shihtzu/poodle mix and a cockapoo. In a close second would be people, although my dogs think they ARE people, so…

    Would LOVE to win!

  654. Bobbi

    I love pohtographing scenery and my children, but mostly right now I am focusing on life with my 365 photo a day project. I take so many photographs, I really need to learn how to edit them. Thanks for the giveaway!!

  655. Katie B

    What an awesome program! I love taking shots of old buildings & architecture, but since I don’t get around to the cities very much, I take lots of pictures of my kid which is just as good :)

  656. Ashlee

    Amazing photo! My favorite type of photography is any involving my daughters. I have also been known to enjoy macro photography when I’m not filling my card with shots of my girls.

  657. Linda

    I love to take photos of my cute kids. The older they get, the more aware they are of the camera and the tougher it is to get a really great picture.

  658. Sandra T

    Recently I started my page on facebook Baby and Childrens Art, here I reunite my two passions art and fashion design. I’m 37 years old and trying to have my own business from home since I don’t have the money to rent a place and have my store. I’m a fashion designer and I would use it for editing the clothing photos to capture more attention. Now I’m using an online free program to do it. Thanks for the opporunity and wish you all the success!!!

  659. Lindsay

    I love photographing people the most. I love capturing memories that people and families will have for years. :)

  660. Coni

    Wow! This would be really great! I love to photograph my children…but I also love scenery! Thanks for this opportunity! Great giveaway!

  661. Karen ward

    I love being outdoors so I love to photograph scenery. I also love lurking your blog. Your food photos are amazing, do you eat all that you photograph?????

  662. Lali

    Wooow God, I need it! hehehe … Well, my favorite subject is portraits!! Rly love how people r so expressive even without notice it.

  663. Arden

    I really enjoyed your photography of Chicago – especially because I live there!
    I love photographing scenery and people in unique ways – trying to get a new perspective on something familiar.

  664. Candy

    My fave photography subject is my kids. A close second is scenery, especially on vacation. I like to try and capture the big picture!

  665. Kendra Wiggins

    My favorite has to be my 3 children. They are so full of life. The other thing I like to photograph is my art. I think that this program would be wonderful for both. Thanks for the opportunity to win. :-)

  666. Dena Carper

    I love to capture images of my nieces and nephews – especially random shots – they always come out so great – either really sweet or completely unexpected and sometimes some of the most hysterical things you’ve ever seen.

    thanks for the opportunity to get this software. I would love it!

  667. PatriciaD

    Wow, what a cool giveaway…like I said when you first published your Chicago picts…I love ’em. My favorite subject to photo is buildings and/or scenery. Yeah, people shots are great and picts of my puppies (Chihuahuas…so precious) but for reason I just love scenery and buildings.

  668. connie miles

    I have never won anything in my life but this is one thing that I’d love to have a chance at. I LOVE photo editing – everything from old 1918 family photos to those of my 11 little grandchildren, landscape and still art and everything in between. Thank you for your site. It’s always a bright moment in my day.

  669. Chellalee

    My three year old. I was going to say babies at first. But then the truth came out. My 3yo is cuter than any baby I’ve ever met. :)

  670. Kelly

    I love taking portraits in black and white mostly……just so I can focus on the person(s) face. Love to read your blog!

  671. Sheila

    Without a doubt my standard Poodle Evan ! I’m a retired “older” lady and I’m just now trying to improve my photography. I found your blog last week … how wonderful it is !

  672. Sheila

    I shoot everything…just what my mood is. My favorite are children. The innocents that I capture through my lens. This looks like an awesome addition to anyones photography editing collection. Thanks so much for the chance to win :)!

  673. Stephanie

    My favorite thing to photograph is children and babies. You definately have to work for that perfect shot, but once you get it…priceless =D

  674. Cass Webb

    What a great giveaway!! I love to shoot deployment homecomings. I just shot one yesterday, in fact. They always make me cry! :)

  675. Amy C.

    Your blog and pictures have really inspired me!!! I don’t have a mega-camera yet, just a Canon digital Elph, but I’ve been taking pictures of food, and I’m really getting into it! I’m dreaming of a new camera so I can take some great pictures of my two cats and my nephew! Thanks for all the great tips you give!!!

  676. Meghan

    Oh my! How neat! My fav subject would have to be newborns and 6 month olds. Newborns because they don’t move, and it poses a challenge to me to get them molded just right without waking them. 6 monthers because they are so happy, sitting up, loving life! Love that toothless grin!

  677. shanna uptergrove

    I love photographing my family, especially my childrn. They grow so much and your memory is only really limited- so I love capturing the little moments that you tend to forget!

  678. Sherrie Murphy

    I love to take pictures! of just about anything. Some of my favorites are Sports (because they can be a challenge for me) landscape, travel, and most of all my family! Thanks for the chance to win. I love your web site.

  679. Jamaica Girl

    I love to photography people and places and am just beginning to learn my new camera…this would be the best win ever!

  680. Debbie W

    I feel in love with your Chicago photograph when you first posted it. Fabulous!

    My favorite has been sunsets…but I’m beginning to lean more towards portraits recently.

  681. staci

    My favorite subjects are my son and my dogs (also two Boston Terriers)! None will stitstill for pictures, so I’ve had to learn how to use my camera to get better pictures that aren’t all blurry.

  682. Carrie Gamber

    I LOVE to take pictures of people, especially my little girl! They have the BEST moments! Thanks for the opportunity!

  683. San

    Wow, what a great tool! I love all aspects of photography… and I do it mostly to preserve memories, so I include photos of anything and everything in my routines.

  684. Barbinaz

    Hi Amanda,
    I love your blog and even though this comment is about photography, I have to tell you I made the chicken enchiladas and WOW! So good. Anyway, my favorite photography subject is people. I love the variety of expressions and emotions. I need to get better with this so I am keeping my fingers crossed that I win!!!! :)

  685. Mary Anne

    I love to shoot in aperture mode and photograph beautiful flowers. I desperately need help shooting action shots of my Boston Terrier, Bella. I keep practicing, but haven’t come up with any great one yet. I would love this package, what a great giveaway! Thanks Amanada!

  686. Ellie

    You have the best contests! And may I mention, the best fonts and unfortunately the best pictures of delicious foods that makes me hungry each time I look at them. I found my way to the Picky Palate through you, more wonderful and decadent foods to try and avoid (crying here). Thanks so much for everything you do.
    Hugs, Ellie

  687. Aimee

    My favorite is taking photos of my kids. This would be a super-awesome set for me to use! Thank you for the opportunity to win, Amanda! I also really loved the DSLR tutorial. You are so great!

  688. Katie @ Journalings of a Julius

    My favorite things to photograph are nature and architecture. I also like photographing part of an object, making it an abstract shot and the object unidentifiable.

  689. christina dolan

    i love taking pictures of cities (the skylines, the people, the shops, etc). i live in NYC so i am very spoiled here. thank you for the great give away!

  690. Mallory Thompson

    Ahh! I would LOVE to win this! I just bought a Canon T2i and am learning how to use it. Your tutorial for Labor Day was great! I enjoy taking pictures of people the most.

  691. Jennifer Rundell

    I use to enjoy taking scenery photos, but now my 10 months old daughter seems to take up ALL of my photos these days! I LOVE editing my photos and this would be a great thing to win!!!

  692. Zahidah

    I love to take pictures of people in a group especially all of my favourite girls! It definitely will be the best part of the day when we’re all smiling and taking pictures! xo!

  693. Susan

    I LOVE taking pictures, especially of our kids, and all the things they are up to. Thanks for offering such an amazing giveaway package!

  694. Shawna

    Flowers, hands down. Then my grand kids. Then my dogs. Then landscapes. Golly gee —— I just love taking pictures period!!

  695. juls

    i love to photograph my kids just being kids especially outside doing their thing. thanks for the opportunity i just love reading your blog and my daughter and i enjoy the pics of your fur babies.

  696. Chrissy

    Hey Amanda!
    I just bought a new Canon Rebel T1i and would love to win this bundle! I have a baby girl, who just started smiling, so I love snapping her! I also love pics of the great outdoors and our big, blue great dane! Thanks! :-p

  697. Abby

    Those plugins are awesome! They would be perfect for the pictures I’ve taken of my daughter!! Crossing my fingers!

  698. Victoria

    Never heard of this plug-in-sounds pretty neat & useful for my portrait photography :) Thanks for the giveaway!

  699. Misha McAllister

    My favorite subject hands down are people. I love “unposed” pictures. That is when you get the best facial expressions, and the story really gets told. I have some really great shots of people that just make me smile, because they are enjoying the moment, and not “focused” on the camera clicks. (pardon the pun)

  700. Amy Mae

    It used to be toddlers but recently I’m in love with a few high school seniors! They don’t run away from you :)

  701. April

    I like to photograph scenery best I think. Although I do take a lot of pics of my kids! Thanks for the chance to win!

  702. Debbie H.

    Amanda –

    I live in Chicago and don’t have great pictures like you have!!
    My favorite pictures are of my son’s baseball team. I take hundreds of pics at every game, edit them individually and send them out to all the families on the team. No one brings their camera to the games anymore! I love sharing and making memories for all the families!
    Topaz would be an awesome addition to my photo editing!!!
    Thanks for the great website!!

  703. Kelly M

    I don’t get to do it as much anymore with kids but I’m a sports photo lover. Now I mostly take pics of my kids.

  704. SARA

    I love taking photos of my four year old little girl!! She has gotten to the age where as soon as i take out the camera she does a cute little pose instead of running away from me!! I also like to take photos of flowers, and macro photos, though I havent mastered it yet, i love macro photogrphy!!

  705. Noelle

    Are u kiddin!? This is the best thing since sliced bread! I really wAnt to try it out! I love photographing kids… It is the hardest but most rewarding. You know the final prints will be frAmed and hung on walls to be loved and remembered forever.

  706. MandaKay

    I love to photograph my kids. I have been doing Project 365 though this year and it has stretched me to take more photos of different things!

  707. Megan J

    I think my most favorite thing to shoot is brides…They want their picture taken and look so happy and beautiful…

  708. Deneen Cook

    I love photography that shows the people I love and the things they like to do such as my husband playing golf or my girls doing what ever it is they love to do at the time! I also love taking pictures of our pets just because!

  709. Alyssa Paul

    I LOVE photographing children and newborns, especially ones that I know! Day to day adventures of my husband and I are also fun :)

  710. Nicole Robinson

    My favorite subject would have to be my beautiful daughter! I really need some editing software! ;-) Thanks!

  711. kaley

    how awesome! :)
    my favorite thing to photograph is kids .. capturing the expressions on their faces is amazing! food is also another favorite. i’m already thinking of all the fun things i could do with Topaz! :)

  712. Kathy Rod

    Wow, that Chicago picture is awesome!!! I live in Chicago and can’t stop looking at that picture you took. I like shooting landscapes, people and flowers. Most of all my two girls!!!

  713. Beth

    My favorite subjects are children (including my own) and scenery. My kiddos/husband purchased Photoshop Elements 8 for me for Mother’s Day and I really need a tutorial on how to use it!! :D

  714. Kathryn

    Oh, my goodness. What a wonderful prize! I have one Topaz plugin, but crave the bundle. I take pictures primarily of family and friend events, but love to take photos of various and sundry subjects out of curiosity on how it might look.

    Thanks for the chance.

  715. Chandani

    I LOVE your Chicago picture! I hope I can try and make some of my NY pictures as vibrant and colorful as yours! Thanks :)

  716. Ali

    I love to photograph landscapes and people – and even if I don’t win this giveaway (and I really, really want to!) I am going to be purchasing the Topaz Clean – that is amazing stuff! All of them are wonderful, but that is the one I would love to play with to see what I could do with it.
    Thanks Amanda – for all that you do for us!

  717. Kimberly Stone

    My favorite subjects are my sons, Eleck and Bryce! Especially when they are riding their horses! Just makes my heart melt to see these little cowboys with their Daddy!

  718. Tee Thompson

    I do a lot of nature photography, but my real passion is capturing the unusual angle of modern architecture or the unexpected beauty of ruined buildings and forgotten structures. There’s just something about those images that moves me.

    Tee

  719. Melissa Staker

    I love taking pictures of my little boy and can’t wait to start taking pictures of my little girl when she gets here!

  720. Sharon

    I love to photograph people but my dogs provide me with the most opportunities. Thank you for providing a great giveaway.

  721. Becca

    My daughter :-) best subject ever. But really people in general are my favorite and far more interesting to me as subjects than animals or landscape or anything . . . not that I dont love those pictures too, I just prefer to TAKE pictures of people :-)

  722. Connie Tyger

    I guess if I spelled Topaz right I might have a better chance of winning. Right! Sorry for the typo. We call that a senior moment or just plain not with it today. I still love nature and flowers.

  723. Melissa in MI

    My favorite subject is my adorable 2 1/2 year old daughter, Lilly! I can’t seem to capture enough pics of her while she is so cute and fun.

  724. Angie

    Nature is my favorite thing to photograph, next to my kids of course. I love the rich colors of fall, the new beginnings of springs. I love it all.

  725. Lisa D

    My favorite subject has got to be my english bulldog and my niece and nephew. There is something about smooshy faces and sweet grins that just need to be captured!

  726. Stacey

    I love taking pictures of my family,my son and our friends and their children. Our trips to different places as well. Love the program.

  727. amanda

    I love macro……but need a macro lens :)
    Your photos are gorgeous! I still need to work on my aperature from a couple posts back-thanks for posting that info btw!

  728. Krystle

    I love to photograph my silly playful son and our 2 cats and dog. They always bring a smile to my face no matter what kind of day I am having. My son realized to pose before he was even a year old because I was always snapping photos of him! I would love to try to do some photo editing and these tools look awesome. Thanks for the give away offer!!!

  729. RaChelle

    EVERYTHING! I think I have a little bit of an obsession (my husband’s words). It is one of my very favorite things to do. I have always been the one with a camera in my hand and since I have 5 children, I always have plenty of opportunities. I mostly shoot portraits and casual people shots, but am getting more into scenery and shooting just anything that looks cool. Thanks to sites like yours I’m constantly getting new inspiration to broaden my work.

  730. Kimberly Beckley

    This is super exciting. I hope I’m the winner. My photography style leans towards portrait, specifically individuals with special needs. It’s amazing how you can capture their true personalities through a photo. I think if I won the Topaz Lab Plugins, I would experiment more with nature and architecture. Good luck everybody!!

  731. Cinda Rank

    Hi Amanda & Kevin! I totally enjoy what you do and share with us! My love for pictures started with my children and has moved on to my grandchildren! I love photographing them on the beach, in the trees or on our laps! They are our own personal M & M’s, Madison & Mason!And they have brought so much joy, laughter and color to our world!

  732. Kindra

    I love photography in so many ways! I would have to say that scenery is one of my favorite. When you add great people to the scenery you love then it’s even better!

  733. Amber

    :{People}: especially engagement sessions. To be able to capture the love,silliness and passion between two people is beyond amazing!

  734. Lisa Christine Johnson

    My favorite subject to shoot is definitely people, especially family. There is something about capturing special moments with family that gets to me! Thanks for the chance to win!

  735. Elli

    I love to shoot those portraits that make the mommies cry. The ones that show the child’s real personality in a way that tells the viewer just who the child is.

  736. Connie Tyger

    I am just a photographic nut as my friends would say. I always have a camera with me. Always! My favorite subjects are nature and flowers. Events would be next. But I just love taking photos and scrapping them. I love how the Tapax Plugins fixed your photo to pop with vibrant colors. I would love to have them.

  737. Tanisha

    I’m just starting out with photography. Just got my first DSLR earlier this year. So far my favorite subjects are my babies of course, but we live out in the boonies so I really love getting pictures of all of the barns, cornfields, silos, old abandoned houses and all! Especially when the sun is just going down. It is so beautiful!

  738. Kirsti Fleming

    I love close-up portraits for people…I love taking pics of kids, but I think I’ve really enjoyed taking of grandparents…I love focusing on my grandmother’s hands when she she baking!

  739. Diane K.

    WOW…what a fantastic gift to give away!!! I have two favorites…I love to photograph city streets and I love to photograph my baby granddaughter. Thank you for this opportunity to win!!!

  740. Kelly Rasmussen

    my favorite subject is my kiddos…it’s also my toughest, but when i get those perfect photos it just makes me so happy. :)

  741. Danielle R.

    I have to say my fav photo subjects are pets. They are so adorable and some of the faces they make. They express so much in their eyes and slight head tilts. So humanlike :) But your photos of food are really tempting too. Makes my mouth water. Yummo! :)

  742. Kim

    Great photo! Chicago is my favorite city. My favorite subjects are my kids. I love capturing photos of them at play. You really see the pure joy they get out of being imaginative, funny little beings.

  743. LeAdelle

    I just LOVE to take pictures of my kidlets. I’m just starting out with photography, but just LOVE to play with all the tools that I can. :)

  744. Lydia

    Wow! Those look amazing! My favorite photography subject is definitely my three cute kiddos. But, I am also having a lot of fun trying to capture trees, flowers, and other bits of nature.

  745. Tracy Eau Claire

    Wow – what a great giveaway. – thanks, Amanda!

    It’s uber-hard to pick a fave, so I’ll have to slightly break the rules and say that I love taking my 70-300mm out to sneak up on some nature — I live in AZ, so spectacular nature scenes are abundant here and I also love my 50mm to capture the light sparkling in my 2 year old little guy’s eyes!

    Thanks again, Amanda – I don’t know if I even knew about these plug-ins before seeing them here. Love what you did to your Chicago pic.

  746. Wini

    Wow – I love what you can do with the Topaz plug-ins! So much easier to edit and adjust our artwork! I would LOVE to win this! Thanks so much for the opportunity!!

  747. andria

    I love taking pictures of my dog, Phoebe, but am very much looking forward to shooting Phoebe with my baby girl who is due in January. I love dog/baby photos; could it get any cuter?? :)

  748. Kelly

    Definately hands down my kid’s..I drive them crazy with the camera! All I ever hear is “aahhh Mom are you going to take pictures of this too”?? I do love my kiddo’s!!

  749. Keli

    I love taking close-up pictures of children when they aren’t posing. They are more natural and happier that way.

  750. Carrie

    I love to capture my family,people, and the places I travel!! To capture these things with a click of a camera is beyond fascinating. I love it because it allows you to remember so many happy, fun,and exciting memories!!! Thank you so much!!!

  751. Chris W

    Hi, I am an artist / crafter who is ALWAYS painting and creating. I love taking photos of some of my work. This would be an awesome win, win if I were to win! Thanks for your wonderful blog. I so enjoy it!

  752. Daisie

    I am SO EXCITED about this giveaway!!! I love photographing kids and and toddlers–they are amazing subjects because they are natural in front of the camera and so full of life!

  753. Paulette

    I love baby pictures. They are so precious and fun to photograph. You never know what expressions you might get.

    Thanks for all your posts. I love your blog and enjoy seeing all your great pictures and recipes! Thanks for sharing!

  754. Betsy Diggs

    Right now my favorite photos are of my grandchildren. I have a 4 year old grandson, a 5 month old grandson and a 3 month old granddaughter.

  755. Neda

    What don’t I love to photograph?!?!?! Although, capturing the fleeting moments in the life of a child or the special times with family and friends definitely top my list!

  756. Lauren

    I Love to photograph my little angel Madison. She is a hard shot to capture but that makes it even more fun!! :)

  757. Kateosaurus

    Since discovering your blog a few weeks ago, I’ve been SO inspired to shoot again. I have an old Canon Rebel xTi but recently bought myself the nifty 50mm 1.4 and I’m IN LOVE! I’ve been shooting so much and even have been hired out to do a maternity and a few family sessions! I think maternity, babies and toddlers are my favorite. How can you go wrong with babies!? Thanks for the give-away. What a great deal!

  758. Melissa

    There isn’t a sport that my oldest son doesn’t play so I take a lot of fast action sport photos (althought I do love portrait photography as well!!). Topaz De Noise would be perfect to help with the grain in my hockey and basketball photos (still trying to figure that whole thing out)! Would love to try it! Thanks-

  759. Jennifer Chappell

    I love taking pictures of nature! It’s one of my husband and I’s favorite places to be! This is a great giveaway!

  760. Stacey N

    I love it all. Got a dslr last yr and just have been taking pics like crazy. I have monarch catepillars that are changing and I’m taking lots of pics of these right now. I take everywhere I go. I guess I need a smaller digital because of that and sometimes the 16 gb of memory are not enough.

  761. Jennifer

    My favorite photography subject is my family. I love creating new backgrounds and props for my photos. My 3 children really get into posing as well as looking natural for pictures.

  762. Kathryn

    This would be a dream come true to win!!! I am a photographer want to be and have started some classes and things to improve. I dream of photographing newborns and children. I love beach photography as well as we live right near the beach. This would be wonderful for me! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  763. Jenna Mahoney

    I love taking pictures of children. My own beautiful three but others as well. Right now I am focusing on eyes and how expressive they are. They really are the window to the soul.

  764. Yeisha Marie

    My favorite thing to photograph isn’t necessarily a subject but I try my best to capture the moment. Wether it be the random silliness of my kids, the wow factor of something in nature or just a “blah” day in the house. Looking back thru the albums years after gives it so much meaning!

  765. ♥ Ellen ♥

    Hi Amanda … TYFS the information on Topaz tools. I’d never even heard about it prior, and it would definitely be an asset to my world! I shoot with a Nikon D80, which I love. My favorite subjects are nature (particularly flowers), travel, and happy occasions (babies, weddings). I also snap my dogs Morgan and Sadie but those little suckers MOVE so quickly that it looks like TOPAZ would help edit and highlight those photos well. Again, I appreciate all the work of your website. You’re the BEST!

  766. Charlotte Stanfield

    I love taking pictures, my favorite is taking pictures of my Grandbabies…Three of my Grandbabies live in Hawaii, so I had a wonderful time taking pictures there.

  767. Amber

    My favorite photography subject would be animals, specifically horses. I prefer outdoors pictures, but I’ve also set up little studios indoors to photograph week old chicks. I also enjoy photographing nature. Just anything that I can find a little bit of hidden beauty in.

  768. Kendall

    I LOVE photographing my family, especially my little girl! I want to preserve as many memories as possible, and hopefully one day she will appreciate this. :)

    The software package looks completely awesome! Thanks for the chance to win.

  769. kritter keeper

    thank you for being so generous towards us! that is really nice. i live on a farm and love photographing so many things. i guess nature is what i do the most. horses, deer, flowers, dogs, cats and even bugs…my husband doesn’t like to be photographed so all the farm’s living creatures must put up with that strange black clicking thing directed at them!

  770. Amber Cullum

    I prefer newborns. It’s great, because they can’t move, but you can move them in almost any position you want.

  771. Heather

    I love this!! And what a great gift for those photography fanatics out there…I know a few!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
    Oh, and kids, kids, kids…..they probably make up 95% of my photos!

  772. Savannah O'Gwynn

    I love taking pics of babies….but I also love my dog! He is so good at looking at the camera and making funny faces:) LOVE it! I love all your pics–so this program would be super fun to win and play with!! Thanks for the chance to win:)

  773. Yvonne DeAntoneo

    Awesome giveaway. I love to photograph family and friends and great get-togethers! Some of my best photos are random, every day shots.

  774. Michele V

    Wow I had no idea you could do add on filters in photoshop! This looks amazing!
    I love flower, plants and have started to try more scenery as well!
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

  775. MRS WYRICK

    I like taking photos of children cause their raw emotion is captured every time along with their innocence. I would love to win this!!!

  776. kecia deveney

    hmmm, i have to pick a favorite subject? that’s tough cuz there isn’t anything i won’t photograph! stranger dogs and cats, antique store findings, cool architechural buildings, flowers, bugs, my children, my jewerly, my art, my friends, the sunset, the ocean, birds and more!

    xoxo,

    kecia

  777. Lauren | Pegasus Photography

    I love details – especially at weddings and for newborn babies. But really, I love people and architecture and food, too. :)

  778. Teale

    I love photographing people. I am always on the move with our 2 year old, so I often say I specialize in “action” photography…ha!

  779. Julie Weller

    Eeeeekkk!! I have been dreaming of owning good photo editing software for SOOOO LONG now!! I love taking pictures of my boys and I REALLY love taking pictures of my cupcakes!!

  780. Jessica

    I LOVE to photograph food and this would take my photographs to the next step! I am crossing my fingers and toes that i will win!

  781. Southern Gal

    I’m into portraits right now. Children and babies.

    I love how the moss on that building just pops after your editing! Beautiful.

  782. Chrissy

    My favorite subject to photograph are my kids, followed closely by things we see everyday.

    I LOVE these plugins! Thanks for the opportunity to win. I’m keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks Amanda! :)

  783. Ginger

    Amanda – this is great! I could really use this with all of the pictures I take of my two little girls! I’ve also started photographing food recently and this would be great for that too!

  784. Sally Sagers

    of course my two cute boys are my favorite! LOVE this giveaway btw, I will totally have to buy this if I dont win!!!

  785. MelindaB

    I love a good nature/landscape photo to display but I primarily take pictures these days of my almost two year old little girl and our boston terrier!

  786. Carley

    I love to photograph landscapes! Seems to be what I’m best at. If I could just find more time to get outside and do it! Love your blog :)

  787. Kimberly A.

    My favorite photography “subject” is nature. I can take my time to get the shot just right and nothing is ever the same. What a photograph most often is my family. Love them – love the memories!

  788. Annette Bowers

    Hi Amanda! The pics I like to shoot the most are of flowers and trees in the winter. I just love seeing the ice on the branches.

  789. Leah

    As much as I love people, I prefer to photograph buildings, scenery and the change of the seasons. For me, there’s nothing like looking at life through a lens. I have a couple of autoimmune diseases so wandering about camera pressed to nose enables me to forget about pain and fatigue, and I find myself once again with that magical childlike curiosity for life.

  790. Krys Kolivras

    My favorite photography subject is anything from in one of our many gardens. I love photographing the veggies we harvest and the tasty dishes we make with them. I also enjoy using the macro setting for stunning close-ups of my flowers!

  791. April

    AMAZING!! Your Chicago photo looks amazing. I pretty much love taking pictures of anything and everything. I am currently saving for a nice Nikon camera, so I can get more into my photographs!

  792. Jeanna

    Oh, put me in the runnings! I am so sick of editing with my old photoshop! I love pictures of family and water! I can’t help but take pictures with natural water landscapes in them! IE: why I LOVE all your kayaking trips!

  793. Ali

    This is amazing! How awesome! I would love this because this is exactly what I have been looking for. I do photography as a hobby. I think I like doing portraits the best because I love catching people and who they are in the image, but lately I have been playing with scenery and buildings and it is fun trying a new medium. Trying to capture something in a different way then what you see everytime you pass by it.

    BTW – thanks for this site! I love reading your posts!

  794. Becky

    I try to remember to capture my family’s life-those times that are special occasions and those that are ordinary but become extraordinary in our memories. This looks like a wonderful set of software tools!

    1. Beth Trestrail

      My favorite subjects are people, closely followed by flowers, and last but not least, my cats. But I’ve been known to take pictures of red peppers, trees, and clouds. And whatever else wanders into my focus! Salivating to try out this software.

  795. Bridget

    Great question, hmmm as much as I love to photography my boys, who wouldn’t they are all handsome ;) , I think I love taking pics of the great outdoors.

  796. Bella{blue}

    wow! those are amazing! and that shot of Chicago is gorgeous.
    my favorite subjects are my boys. i love photographing kids. thanks for the chance to win!

  797. Kathy J.

    What an awesome prize! I love people….I prefer families. I love to see how everyone interacts. Each group is different, but the one constant is LOVE. It always amazes me how everyone shows their love, because it’s always just a bit different….but it’s always there!

  798. Shirley

    These plug-ins look wonderful! I also loved your tutorial about learning to use a DSRL. I hope someday I will get one and use your tutorial. THANKS for all you offer on your site!
    Hugs,
    Shirley

  799. Vanessa

    My dogs are my favorite subjects to photograph. Not only are they always available for photo shoots, but it’s pretty much impossible to take a bad photo of an adorable little puppy.

  800. amanda

    Well, considering that I own an Old Time Photography studio, one would assume that my favorite subject to photograph is people… but it’s not. Aside from my beautiful baby, that is :) I LOVE taking photos of landscapes… travel photography is my absolute favorite. I’m such a shutterbug when I travel… and I love it!

  801. Cathy Tautkus

    Love to take candid shots of people and close ups of plants/flowers. I have only had my Canon Rebel T1i for a month. It is my first SLR. Just got a 60 mm macro lens. So much fun to take pictures with this camera. Anxious to learn all that this camera can do and then enhance those photos with tools like Topaz.

  802. Mandy Ford

    What an exciting giveaway! My twin boys are my favorite photography subjects, but I also love nature shots. :)

  803. Andrea

    I really love photographing families. There are so many unique poses to use when you have 4-6 people! It sure is tricky to get them all to look and smile at the same time though!

  804. Michelle Wallace

    What’s your favorite photography subject? Do you prefer scenery?

    Vintage, anything girly, playing dress up! I enjoy photographing baby girls to classy ladies; portraits that capture the fun female spirit, and the personality of that individual.

    I love using nature and the environment as my backdrop, using the sun and clouds as my lighting.

    I love to hike too, be adventurous! Taking pictures of flowers, waterfalls, trees, and mountains.

    “A mixture of High Fashion and the Great Outdoors!” -Michelle

  805. Beth

    People are my favorite but taking cool city pictures are pretty awesome too!! Love it!! Thanks for hosting the giveaway

  806. janel

    My favorite thing to photograph has to be faces…..especially of little children, but since all my little ones have grown up, I am enjoying taking photos of Nature. Living near the Rocky mtns makes it a joy.

  807. CJ

    Favorite subject is my granddaughter, and after that I’d have to say outdoor nature shots.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  808. Cara

    My three-month-old, Hudson, is the subject of most of my photos lately, but I do love scenery shots and up close foodie shots too!

  809. Kim Bell

    My son and his pug Milo are my favorite subjects, but I live so close to the Adirondack Mountains, that I really want to get more photos of the beautiful scenery there. I got a new Canon SLR camera this past Christmas and have not used it to its potential yet. P.S. I love your blog!!

  810. Jodie Smith

    I like to take pics of my kids & my cakes! This program would be so awesome, it would help me take more professional looking pics of my cakes for my cake business! :)

  811. Ronda

    Landscapes are beautiful, pets are adorable, but nothing compares to capturing the expressions of people (especially children)! Priceless!

  812. Kelli Dietrich

    WOW what an awesome package! I have never heard of it before and think that it is AMAZING! I have followed your blog for a few months now and absolutely LOVE it! I think my all time favorite photography work is people. I don’t do the normal portraiture type photography but like more “unusual” shots. For example, a baby that plops their foot in their birthday cake, a toddler walking away down a nature path, etc. However, I have been getting into some nature photography lately and absolutely LOVE working with different lighting effects at different times of the day.

    Thanks for sharing your blog with the world!
    Have a great day!

  813. Sarah

    I love to take pictures of my dogs and of kids. They are both so unpredictable and you never know what kind of pictures you will get =)

  814. Jaime P.

    I always love your giveaways…but this one rocks! I love photography and would love to win this amazing set of editing software!!! My favorite thing to photograph…hmmm…that’s hard. Most likely my 6 year old daughter but I’ll take pictures of anything! Thanks for the chance!!

  815. Laser

    My favourite photo subjects are my grandchildren. Also love scenes down at the lake where we spend the summer. They would be awesome with some Topaz tweaks!

  816. Sher

    Wow! It’s amazing what Topaz can do! Love landscapes and taking pictures of family. Thanks for the opportunity to win Topaz.

  817. Caryn

    I love photographing faces. No two are alike (unless they are identical twins!), and every moment I can capture different expressions.

  818. Regan Huneycutt

    Oh my goodness! What an amazing giveaway. I just started my own photography business about 6 weeks ago and this would be a huge asset to me! I prefer portrait photography. I love making people happy by giving them beautiful images of the people they love. My job is so rewarding!

  819. Kim

    Right now, my favorite thing to photograph is my daughter’s high school marching band! But also love to take pictures of my sweet kids—-and really, just about anything! My camera is always around my neck!

  820. Brittaney

    My favorite photography subject would have to be children! They’re so much fun to photograph and change so quickly that it’s important to capture every moment!

  821. Adrienne

    OH I would love love love this amazing prize!! Great giveaway!! My favorite thing to photograph is people in love! Sappy I know, but so true! : )

  822. Lynda

    Wow, what an awesome giveaway!! I love to shoot scenery, people, nature, and FOOD. I hope I am lucky enough to win!!

  823. Marissa

    I love to take pictures of people. I have taken some amazing shot during prom season, but have struggled with what photo editing software to use. I will definately look into the Topaz software. I am hoping to find a software that if I was shoting my daughter and she was holding a flower I could make the picture black and white but make the flower the brightest of colors. This is soooooo exciting!

  824. Kayla

    Oh my goodness! How awesome would that be?! Thanks for the chance to even dream of great photos!

    I take lots and lots of people shots, mostly my two girls. My older one is perfectly posed in every shot and I can get 50 great pics in a matter of seconds. The little one is fast as lightning and I have maybe 10 decent pictures of her total. It would be nice to edit out the blurs! :) hahah

    Thanks K & A!

  825. Abby

    my baby girl! oh and buildings and unique views of cities when we go on vacation. just got a new camera and would love to have this!

  826. SimplySarah

    Honestly, I will take a picture of anything in my line of sight…lol. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE taking pics. I guess if I had to choose one thing though, I love food shots. Strange, huh?
    I would absolutely positively do a back flip (figuratively speaking, of course) if I won these. Thanks for the chance Amanda and Topaz!

  827. Kimberly O.

    I think the “easiest” to photograph would be nature (mountains, flowers) but I prefer to take pet pictures. :)

  828. Elaine Kirby

    I love capturing moments when the kids or friends are not looking into the camera-just doing what they are doing. I also like doing scenery shots. I am self-teaching the many things I can do with my camera.

  829. Leigh Anne@Your Homebased Mom

    I love to photograph pretty things – flowers in my garden, food, just about anything pretty I can find!

  830. Julie

    My children! Seriously, they’re very cute! A friend directed me to your site last week, and I’m so thankful to have found it! I’ve already raved about you on facebook and sent other grateful people your way. Thank you!

  831. Hannah

    I love to photograph anything actually! I enjoy using the macro lens on my camera to pick out the detail on animals or plants and catching the ‘action’ of a shot when there are people. My favourite thing of all to photograph are weddings! :-)

  832. Rhonda H

    I love to photograph children! Especially those shots of the unexpected, but everyday life with little people. What a fun giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity.

  833. Lori

    If I don’t have anyone lined up for a shoot, I will sometimes just take my camera out and find things to photograph! It has taught me to look for cool and interesting things in even the most blah places!

  834. Catina

    HI Amanda,

    I love your site and talk about it with my friends all the time:) I have used some of your recipes and look for ideas on many things from decreating to taking pictures… I have been using your tuturials to take pics with my easy shot cannon exprimenting with the av and shutter speed settings.. before I only used auto. I love to take all kinds of pictures…my favorite subject is my three year old little girl.. she is the life in of my photos. I love capturing her little spirit and building a story of her life through pictures!

  835. Wendy

    My Kids… Definitely my kids…At 8 they are so conditioned to me with my camera that they don’t even acknowledge it anymore unless I say “cheese” Great for candid shots…

  836. Erika P.

    This is an awesome package! I like to photograph anything that stands still long enough for me to shoot (and even stuff that doesn’t sit still). Currently I’m spending a lot of time laying on the floor taking shots of our new puppy who is just too cute for words!

  837. Whitney C.

    While I enjoy shooting landscapes, my favorite subject is my 18 month old daughter. In about 4 weeks her brother should be here so we’ll be taking lots of pictures. I’d love to win this!!

  838. Shantell

    Eeeeek! This is so awesome! I am a photography student at University of Houston. I lurrrrve shooting night shots & experimenting with light. I am shooting a carnival this weekend @ night, and looking forward to the outcomes!

  839. Krystal R.

    This is a great editing software, I’ve never heard of them before. But I love taking pictures of food. Whatever I find or am eating at the moment, I’m taking a picture of it!

  840. Jami

    My favorite subject is my children…..when I can get them to hold stil for 2 seconds :). Thansk for the awesome giveaway! I would love to try these, your photos are always so beautiful!

  841. Angelamhiere

    I love taking pictures of my pet dogs, beautiful things like flowers, places that we visit, food, myself and of course, people who are dear to me… ^__^

  842. Stephanie

    I love to photograph scenery and people, but scenery doesnt move or need to smile all the time! Its just beautiful as is! I would really love that editing program, it looks fun to use !
    Stephanie

    1. mike

      And scenery won’t stick two fingers up behind the head of something when you’re trying to get a serious picture D-)

  843. Keri McCarthy

    I love photographing children. I love capturing their moments and expressions!

    Thank you for all the fabulous giveaways!

  844. Ellie

    My fav. subject lets just say I’m my kids paparazzi. They are the best subjects to photography because I’m yet to take the same picture twice EVEN if I tried.

  845. Jennay

    I love to photograph my niece and nephews, of course! I love landscape photograpy and love to take pictures of nature-flowers, mountains, the ocean, etc!! Such a fantastic giveaway!! =)

  846. Melody Steiner

    I just started doing photography as a side business (I’m a stay at home mom) and I have to say photographing people really is a passion for me! I love taking pictures of couples in love, families,and children (especially my own)!

  847. Allie

    WOW! Your Chicago pictures are AMAZING! I can’t believe the difference.
    My favorite photography subject is anything outdoors, especially in the Fall in New England. The leaves, birch trees, mountains are awesome.
    Thanks!!!!

  848. Holly

    I love taking landscape photos,patriotic scenes and portraits. Would seriously like to take a photography class and have some major scrapbooking to catch up on!

    Thanks for considering me!

  849. Eileen Francis

    For me it’s people. I have boys, so it’s often Sports and Kids. Amanda thanks for sharing how you boosted that photo – the Chicago photos were lovely!

  850. Evil Pixie

    My favorite subject is definitely nature. It doesn’t matter if it is a landscape, flora, fauna, or animal – I feel at home photographing nature.

  851. Leslie

    I prefer to photograph my beautiful baby girl. She is the best subject that I can find! I would LOVE to win this!!!

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