Sony Foodie Photo Contest — WIN a new Sony Cybershot WX9

Sitting amidst a table full of people who were just as crazy about taking pictures of their food (and eating it) as I am was one of the most memorable experiences I've had in my life as a blogger and photographer. It's something I rarely—if ever—get the opportunity to do. I wish that it were something that I could do more often, actually. I felt so inspired and energized when I could freely (and furiously) take pictures until I was truly finished for a change.

More often than not, I feel rushed and like a nuisance when I'm in a typical restaurant, so I try to get my shots off quickly, and without attracting too much attention from other people. Although that still doesn't stop me from shooting my food anyway. It's just so much more fun when you aren't the only one hovering around the plate with a camera in hand looking for the most flattering angle.

Since the Sony Foodie Blogger Event in San Diego, CA. took place a couple of months ago, I'd say that my habit of shooting my food has gotten ten times worse than it was previously, especially since I have the WX9 to help me be a little more discreet. Taking pictures of my food is something I've done for a while now, I just didn't realize how many other people were doing it too. I'm relieved to know that I am not alone! (It makes me feel like less of a dork.)

The only bad part about food photography, for the viewer, is the fact that you're forced to look at something that you probably can't have at that particular moment. As for me, looking at pictures of food is like my form of porn. I love seeing a yummy photo that can instantly make me salivate, even if I don't get to eat it. Just seeing it and thinking about it is enough for me sometimes, although it can induce some wicked cravings that I end up caving into from time to time.

How about you?

Do you love looking at photos of food, or taking photos of food?

What about eating what's in the photos of food?

If you're like me, the answer is probably all of the above!

Well, the reason that this post is talking about food photos is because Wayfaring Wanderer is hosting its first-ever food photography contest! If you've followed along with the Sony Foodie blog posts that I've shared up until this point, you know I was invited to San Diego, along with 12 other foodie bloggers, to test out a new point and shoot camera Sony released this past April. The Sony Cybershot WX9 is an amazing little p&s that has great features and takes wonderful photos. If you enter the Sony Foodie Photo Contest, you can WIN a new WX9 of your very own! Thanks, Sony :D

TO ENTER

To enter, just upload your favorite Food photo to the Wayfaring Wanderer Facebook page wall. (Be sure to tag yourself.) In the caption, you must note that 'this photo is your entry into the Sony Foodie Photo Contest', a link to this blog post must also be included for consideration.

Anything goes; just be sure that the subject matter involves something you can eat!

The (5) entries with the most FB “LIKES” will advance to the next round of voting. You have until June 23^rd to enter a photo. After this date, the 5 finalists' images will be reposted on the WW Facebook page for the final round of voting. The winner will be announced on June 30^th!

THE RULES

Only one entry per person.

The photo submitted must be one that you have taken.

Invite your FB friends to “LIKE” your image to increase your chances of winning!

THE PRIZE

1^st Prize – New Sony Cybershot WX9 (Retail value $200)

2^nd & 3^rd Prize – Argus Bean Sprout Carabiner Camera (Retail value $20)

If you have any questions whatsoever,
please feel free to post them in the comments here or on the FB page.
Have fun! And good luck! I can't wait to see your tasty entries :D

Interested in finding out more about my trip to San Diego? 

Follow these links:

• 10 Reasons Why You Want to Win a Sony WX9: Detail about the new Sony camera I tested out.
• The Best Meal I've Ever Eaten: Dinner at Sony Headquarters
  
• Rancho Bernardo Inn: A gorgeous resort!
  
• Oceanside Farmer's Market & Picnic: !Warning! This post will make you hungry :D
• Sony Foodie Sneak Peak: An Overview of my San Diego Trip and how I got there?!?

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~Prelude to a Giveaway~

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So, what in the world do you have to do to get your hands on one of these awesome little 3" x 3" TtV print refrigerator magnets?
Well, this part of the giveaway is easy peasy.....

Let's just say, hypothetically speaking, if I were to open an online store, which photos would you like to see in said store?!


By looking through my blogs, and/or my flickr account, pick three photos that are your favorites.
Once you've picked your favorites, whether they are old or new, leave a comment on this blog post with the names of the three photos or the posts where you found them (in the event I didn't name them).


For anyone who participates in this portion of the giveaway, you will receive an extra entry for the BIG giveaway which will take place starting Tuesday!!

I can't wait to hear which photos stand out to you, if you are so inclined to tell me why, please feel free to do so......
HAPPY HUNTING!!!





*The mini-giveaway commences as of right now, and will go on until Sunday at midnight.

A Girl Can Dream...............

I found out about this Photography Contest that is being held here in the High Country & I'm seriously considering entering some of my photos. This means that I need to do a major overhaul of what I have to offer from what has been taken in the past year or so with my new Lumix. When I bought my camera last year as a sort of Birthday/Christmas present to myself little did I realize the heights that little baby would take me to. I have dove in head first and am learning a lot of new things about myself as well as photography along the way. My Dad not too long ago asked me who my inspiration was, and normally this wouldn't seem like a hard question for someone to answer, especially when it is such a significant part of their life. But for me I didn't have an immediate answer, so I had to come up with one. My Dad is the closest to inspiration that I have had growing up, he gave me my very first camera when I was 10 or so, and when I got older I graduated to his 35mm Minolta that I still have but rarely use (which will change soon). When I was a kid I remember my Dad wanting to stop at each and every location we passed to snap a photo, and as a youngster you get a little annoyed at times because let's face it, kids can't sit still!! I have since taken on these attributes that as kids we didn't have the capacity to appreciate. I am the one who turns a 5 mile hike into a 6 hour photography extravaganza when it should only take a few hours. Cody makes fun of how I stop every 15 feet to take a photo of something. I'm getting a bit more discerning or calculated if you will and don't take nearly as many photos during a trek as I once did a number of months ago.
***Some of you may recognize my Bambi picture above which I superimposed into a museum setting with some internet magic, I thought it would give me some motivation to sort through the copious amounts of pictures I have to come up with a few entries for the Photography Contest. I was racking my brain last night about the Flora & Fauna category, thinking what would be a good fit..............then it hit me like a ton of bricks, DUH - my little Bambi with the mountain background would be perfect! Now, this is only MY meager opinion, but I think it looks pretty good on that wall. What do you think? My plans are to a) go through my photos b) create a favorite photos folder c) upload the photos to Flickr so that maybe I can get some feedback from those willing to participate in helping me choose which ones I will enter. The goal is to have this completed by the end of the month, and use the month of January for feedback purposes.
YOUR INPUT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED, DROP ME A LINE!!!