Hi,

Welcome to the July issue of the Digital Photos 101 newsletter. Hope you're having a great summer. I just returned from a fantastic trip to Europe, and when I got home I tried a new photo editing program that is ultra easy and made my vacation photos look great. I'll tell you more below.

NEW, EASY Photo Editing Software
Digital Camera & Equipment Sales
Digital Photo Software Sales/Promos
Digital Photo Printing Services Sales & Discounts

NEW ACDSEE PHOTO EDITOR: SUPER EASY WITH GREAT RESULTS

I just tried ACDSee's brand new Photo Editor on my vacation photos and I'm very excited about this software program. A lot of people avoid buying editing software because they are intimidated by the learning curve or they just don't have the time. I found ACDSee's Photo Editor to be the easiest photo software I've ever used, and I got great results. In a nutshell, Photo Editor does what other graphic software programs do but it cuts out a lot of steps to make it faster and easier for you.

Photo Editor has a "How To" feature that holds your hand through the whole process and gives you clear step-by-step instructions on a variety of tasks such as lightening dark photos, removing blemishes and imperfections as well as unwanted objects like telephone lines. One feature I used several times is the Shadows/Highlights feature to correct photos taken in bright light where the person in the photo is shadowed and the background is bright to get the right overall light balance. It was very fast and easy and my photos were much improved. Photo Editor also covers the simplest of the basics like how to get your photos and opening files and photos. You can choose to use the How-To feature, or if you already know what you are doing, you can proceed on your own without annoying pop-ups telling you what do do.

Other features include:

• Vignette Tool: Creates portrait-style photos in one simple action - streamlining and facilitating a process for new users that would normally require more advanced techniques.

• Text Support: Simplifies the process of adding text to your creative projects and provides the option to wrap text into thought bubbles or curve your text with one click.

• Batch Process: Allows users to perform certain processes like applying an adjustment/filter, copying objects such as logos, clipart, or images, or creating vignettes to more than one photo at a time with just a couple of clicks.

• Cookie Cutter Tool: Crops your creation into fun shapes like letters, numbers, animals, or shapes, or add distinctive borders to your projects with a simple click.
  

Photo Editor also shows you creative possibilities, such as what you can do with special effects and filters, and a Variations window shows you up to 8 different previews of your image with the filters or effects you are applying.

Advanced users can create complex projects in Photo Editor's object-based environment using selection tools, gradients, masking techniques, blending modes, and in-depth vector object support.

In addition to working with individual photos, Photo Editor allows you to create scrapbook pages, CD covers, invitations, and more.

Learn more about ACDSee Photo Editor and download a free trial.

Digital Camera and Equipment Sales

>> WAL-MART - has some excellent prices on top cameras

->Canon 7.1 MP Powershot SD550 Digital Camera - $304.54 (this is a great camera)
->Casio 6 MP Exilim EX-Z60 Digital Camera w/ Anti-Shake Feature - $219.54
->Kodak 6 MP EasyShare Z650 Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom - $255.54
->Canon PowerShot S3 IS 6 MP Digital Camera - $442.54
->Kodak EasyShare C530 Digital Camera & Printer Dock. List Price: $198.84. Sale $174.54.
->Konica Minolta 6 MP 7D Digital SLR w/ 18-70mm lens. Sale $724.00
->Panasonic 6 MP Lumix DMC-FX9S Digital Camera w/ Bonus 256 MB SD Card - $249.86
->Kodak 5 MP EasyShare C340 Digital Camera & Dock - $149.84

Go to Wal-Mart

>> AMAZON.com - these top rated cameras are on sale:

->Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom - $449.95
->Canon Powershot SD550 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom- $299.99
->Panasonic DMC-FZ7 6MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom - $344.29

Go to Amazon.com

>>WOLFCAMERA.COM - thru July 15

->HOT Offer: FREE HP 335 Printer with purchase of any digital camera over $149
->Pentax ist DL Digital SLR - Just $499.99 after mail-in rebate!
-> FREE Epson Printer!with purchase of the Nikon CoolPix S4
-> FREE INSTANT SAVINGS on select Digital Cameras and Camcorders
-> FREE Su Doku Game with purchase of SD 256MB or 512MB 2 Packs
-> Get Up To $50 FREE with the purchase of select digital cameras

-> FREE Shipping on orders over $100* and NO SALES TAX!

Go to WOLFCAMERA.COM

Digital Photo Software - Sales, Rebates

Here are the current sales/promos on digital photo editing and organizing software as of June 6. They can change at any time. There are several rebates available too.

ACDSee 8 PHOTO MANAGER is $49.99 direct. Download a free trial

Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 is $64.99 after rebate at Amazon with free shipping.

Corel Paintshop Pro X is $54.99 after rebate and get free shipping at Amazon.

Corel Photo Album 6 Deluxe is $19.92 at Amazon after special rebates and free shipping. Great program, too.

Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006 is only $59.99 after rebate with free shipping at Amazon

PhotoImpact 11 - photo editing software is $89.99 or $49.99 to upgrade from prior version. Download a free 30-day trial. This is an excellent photo editing program and easy to learn. With your purchase, get FREE Pixmantec RawShooter essentials 2005, an award-winning package that lets you preview, adjust and covert RAW image files from your high-end digital camera.

Digital Photo Printing Services - Promos and Discounts

SNAPFISH: 12 cent prints all the time. I saved a bundle on my vacation photos when I used Snapfish.

- 30 FREE PRINTS- No Coupon Code Required. Valid from 7/1/06 through 08/01/06

- Free Shipping on up to 30 prints. Coupon Code - HPFREESHIP. Valid 6/30/06 through 8/1/06

- 20% OFF Photo Gifts - Coupon Code: AFFMEM2006. Valid from 7/1/06 through 10/01/06

- RECEIVE $2 OFF Any Order Over $12. Coupon Code: AFF21006. Valid from 7/1/06 through 10/01/06

GO TO SNAPFISH.COM

SHUTTERFLY: prints are 19 cents

Go to SHUTTERFLY

PHOTOWORKS: prints are 19 cents and as low as 9 cents on prepaid plans. Get 25 free when you join Photoworks (membership is free).

- Free shipping on orders over $25. Enter code C674-38-5114-11 during the checkout process. Thru 7/31/06.

- New members get 10 cent prints on their first order (up to 100 4x6 prints). By July 31.

- New members get Free custom-printed Photo Book valued at $12.95. Enter C440-38-5161-81 during checkout. Expires 7/31/06.

Go to PhotoWorks.com

KODAK EASYSHARE GALLERY: has 15 cent 4 x 6 prints every day.

No special deals right now.

Go to Kodak EasyShare Gallery

WAL-MART : Photo Prints for just 12¢ at Walmart.com

You can also order prints online and pick them up on an hour at your local Wal-mart for 19 cents/print.

That's all for now.

Best regards,

Valerie Goettsch
www.digitalphotos101.com
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