Clickin Moms

As many of you know, I made a choice a long time ago not to advertise on my blog or to be a part of any affiliate programs.

It's just a personal choice that works for me because I want to keep things simple around here and because I want my students to know that when I recommend a product, it's because I love it.

So really, the only companies/people/products that I promote here on my blog are Erin Cobb's Clean Color editing process (not only because Erin is the coolest girl ever, but also because learning her editing process was revolutionary for me), Clickin Moms (because I always want to have a good place to send my students after they've taken my workshop so they can continue to grow while being surrounded by like-minded photographers) and of course, my own photography workshops (because...well...they're mine.)

A few years ago, I actually did join the Clickin Moms affiliate program, but I only joined because they were offering a whole bunch of prizes and then I gave all of those prizes away (over $8000 in prizes, including a new Canon 5D Mark II) on my blog and I think I'm going to do the same thing this year.

So here's how it will work...

If 300+ NEW members sign up on Clickin Moms using the Clickin Moms button on the far left side of my blog prior to April 30th, I will do a drawing and will pass along the following prizes to the winners:

- If 10 new members sign up, I'll give away one $25 Starbucks gift card

- If 25 new members sign up, I'll give away one  $50 Amazon gift card

- If 50 new members sign up, I'll give away one  $100 CMstore gift card

- If 100 new members sign up, I'll give away one CMworkshop of your choice or $300 cash

- If 200 new members sign up, I'll give away one Apple 16gb iPad or $500 cash

- If 300 new members sign up, I'll give away one Canon 5D Mark III or Nikon D800 body or $3000 cash

In addition to all that though, I get a 25% commission for anyone who signs up and I'm going to buy one or two lucky winners a whole bunch of camera gear with that commission check.

So to clarify...in order to be entered, you have to register as a NEW member on Clickin Moms for 6 or 12 months using the Clickin Moms button that is in the far left hand column of my blog. (It's the square icon that says "Clickin Moms, A passion for photography.")

If you click on that button, it will take you to the Clickin Moms home page and from there you'll click the 'join' icon and can select a 6 month ($30) or 12 month ($50) membership. Once you complete your registration, you will AUTOMATICALLY be entered into the drawing. (Renewed accounts don't count - sorry, it's not my rule! And trial memberships do not count either - sorry, that is my rule!)

So if you've been wanting to sign yourself or a friend up on Clickin Moms, now is a great time to do it (and even if you're not all that interested in joining Clickin Moms, consider it a raffle with really good odds of winning!)

I'll announce the winners on May 3rd.

If you have any questions, please post them in the comments section and I'll add my response right here (in red).

And a photo of my girls and my nieces that I took the other day...

Comments

[Diane]

I joined straight away...been meaning to do this for a while :)
Thanks Miss Russell.
xx

[colleen]

Clickinmoms is very useful to me.
And that photo is stinkin cute!

[Corrine A.]

I guess I had previously missed the memo about clickinmoms. :)Honestly, I tend to pay very little attention to advertising and such...my loss this time it seems. Checking it out now I can't wait to join and dig into it...so happy that your giveaway led me there. Thanks for always looking out for your readers!

[Katie J]

I'm already a Clickin Moms member, but DANG that picture is adorable!

[rania]

I signed up too!!

[Jenny]

Is it weird I've never heard of Clickin Moms before? I joined, how exciting.

[Jeannette]

I'm already a member of CM (signed up 2 years ago when you posted about it)
Just wanted to chime in & say it's a GREAT place to be & join! If it weren't for you posting about it 2 years ago, I probably never would have known about it:-)

[amy]

Count me in!
And LOVE the picture.

[Cathi Wyatt]

I took a class but never joined from clicking moms. I always wanted to try it so I'm going to now! Thanks Karen.

[Juli P]

I have been a member ever since you did this a few years ago (but didn't win any camera gear....darn!) It is a really great site. I started out with Karen's class and have been participating on CM since then. There are some really great members there!
CM also offers some amazing classes, I'm taking a Lightroom class that has been absolutely amazing!!! and am taking an advanced shooting class next month, I can't wait! I highly recommend everyone to join, it is a great place!

[Catriona]

Girls with attitude-love it!!

[MIchelle]

Love Love LOVE that picture, the attitudes are priceless!!! Definitely looking into Clicking Moms, thanks Karen.

[Shannon]

Did it! I'm a mom and I click a lot. This will be awesome. Thank you.

[Courtney Breul]

I have signed up! Thanks. This will be a great adventure.

[Suzi Walton]

Thanks! So excited. Just signed up.

[young nanny]

Thank you for your generosity! I live in Australia and was just wondering if I would be eligible for the prizes? Because it's a long way to send the Canon 5D Mark III!!!! LOL :D

[Kelly]

I signed up yesterday! So excited.

[Lisa Adair]

I signed up back for clickin moms back in December, love the site! I just had to say your generosity makes my heart smile! Love this photo!!

[Cathy Grider]

I have been wanting to join clickin moms so this gives me just one more reason! If we use the 10% off code "FRIEND" do you still get all the credits?

[Lacey]

This is great, Karen! Thank you so much for supporting Clickin Moms in this way!

[JS]

I joined, can't wait to check out all they have to offer!

[Sue]

I have joined too Karen. I absolutely loved doing your class last year and have been curious about clickin Moms for a while now. Hopefully it helps continue the wonderful learning process.

[Elizabeth]

I just joined. I have been on the fence for a long time, but this seems like a great time to take the plunge! : )

[Edith]

Ha, just now I came to your blog to look for the Clickin Mom's-information. I signed up for one year and keep my fingers crossed that good things will come my way. :-)

[Marie O]

I'm thinking about signing my hubs up for this. Is it not Clickin' Dad's friendly?

[beagle_baby]

I joined, have been thinking about it for ages.

[Michele Duckett]

I am all signed up!!! Yay been wanting to join too!!

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[Mandy]

Just signed up last night. Sorry it took so long. Had to wait for a client to make an order. :)

Mandy :)

[jenney]

Off to join! Needing something to boost my creativity. =)