I love watching the seasons change even among the photos you post. Last week saw a lot more water, nekked babies and huge, blooming plants. It must be summer! (okay, we’re technically a bit shy, but feels like summer to me!) As if on cue, last weeks random winner of a *Shey*[B] camera strap cover shop credit is Sharon from Keen Inspirations who posted this sweet pup:
Shoot me an email, Sharon, and I’ll pass it along to the very crafty Shey! If you didn’t win but can’t resist the gorgeousness any longer, head on over to *Shey*[B] ‘s shop. Thanking the sponsors keeps the giveaways going!
I spent the last few days at Wordcamp Chicago. If you’ve ever been to a blogging conference, this one is a WordPress-based conference. Wowzers. If something would have happened to that room, I think Chicago’s collective IQ at the moment would have plummeted. Anyway, so it should come as no surprise that this week’s awesome featured shop – is a big one!
Genesis is a theme framework built on WordPress by the amazing team at StudioPress. Studiopress is known for their helpful, patient support forum, their flexible themes and now… Genesis. I had the opportunity to meet the brains behind this awesome theme this weekend.
Earlier this year, Studiopress wanted a child theme with photographers in mind; as a photographer and blog designer, I knew what features I wanted in a theme. So, partnered with Studiopress’s Brian Gardner, we came up with a theme that has:
- Flexible layout. Choose 1, 2 or 3 column with a click. You can have 900 pixel-wide images on your portfolio page, and a two-or three- column layout for your blog posts.
- Widgetized lower footer with 3 columns of widgets.
- Slideshow header that’s as easy as uploading jpgs at the right size. No need to know flash or code.
- Right-click protected images, if you want. Easy to delete if you don’t.
- The ability to wrap your images in a watermark code.
- Gallery options that integrate plugins for an impressive client galleries.
- All the reliable support and updates from the minds that bring you Genesis.
This week, the awesome team at Studiopress is sponsoring the giveaway. One participant will receive the downloadable Genesis theme framework for WordPress, the Pixel Happy child theme and membership to Studiopress forums for Genesis and Pixel Happy – valued at $79.95.
**There is no cash value for this giveaway; it’s non-transferable. If you do not have a blog on WordPress.org and your name is drawn, you forfeit the prize and another name will be drawn. This giveaway is sponsored by Studiopress. (Thanks Craig and Brian!! xoxo!) Void where your peeps don’t allow it. License includes forum support and a paid license for Genesis and the child theme, Pixel Happy. Acceptance of the prize means you use wordpress.org and can install/use the theme yourself. In full disclosure, I am an affiliate and as the designer of Pixel Happy will profit from its purchase. (yay me!) 
Still blogging on Typepad, Blogger or WordPress.com? No worries! Next week the giveaway will be perfect for you!
Wow – Sharon’s picture is beautiful!! I love how she caught him mid-flight!! LOL
ooooo — Next week’s Giveaway sounds right up my alley!!
Can we enter more than once??
Thank you Darcy, for hosting this each week!
I wonder if I could win this Genesis thing-a-bob, I can still hear Phil Collins playing on the drums. And Pixel Happy, well, it just sounds fun.
So I wanna win!!!! Pick ME!
I loved that picture of the leaping dog, I am so glad she won!
That winning photo is SO summer!
Winning shot was just awesome!
That was, indeed, an awesome shot! And this week’s photos are all so delightful as well! I’m really enjoying participating in Sweet Shot Tuesday and taking ten times more pix than before. Fortunately, taking lots of photos fits in well with the wide variety of activities for grandparents and their grandchildren that I enjoy so much as part of the Sandwich Generation!
Thanks for all the encouragement and ideas.
I just started blogging and haven’t been able to find a theme that I like and is also easy to use. This sounds like just what I need. Thanks for the great blog.
don’t draw my name this week, but i love their themes! good stuff.
I really need some help from anyone. I have been editing photos in Picassa and also have PicNic uploaded. I cannot figure out how to get more than one photo to my blog so haven’t used any of the edited photos. How can you download a group of photos to a blog or FaceBook? Please help, blonde with camera.
How wonderful to be able to attend a blogging conference. Some day that would be so much fun. Love your dog/nature shot…
Hello Darcy:
Long time no see/speak. How are you? I hope all is well. Perhaps you dont remember me Alexander “My Vanilla Puddin’ Alexander. share your story. I am starting to read this but wanted to say hello I miss you & If I never thanked you for all of your support while in share, Thank you. It meant alot. Adrian is almost 3 & alexis 2..You should see them. I loved the pictures on this blog they are amazing!!!!! I still have that picture you fixed of Adrian it is awesome. I hope you remember me, I am here & I will keep on reading. I hope your wonderful boys are doing well. take care. Patty
Alex’s,
Adrian
Alexi’s Mommy