When I first started blogging, I would just upload photos from my laptop in the normal way – and they looked well rectangular in shape and photograph like!!
However, I always had blogger envy whenever I visited another blog and saw photos presented in fabulous ways; curved edges, mosaic style, different shading and colours and so on. I did not know how people managed this. Then I discovered picnik which was like my pictorial saviour and has really helped me present the photos on my blog, which I must admit are an important part of it and I think a post attracts readers when tis layout is nice to look at: a visual treat for the eyes I guess.
Sadly picnik is shutting down next month, and I have already been trialling some apps for my apple related gadgets, but so far I haven’t found anything as good. I guess I will have to find some software to install which will assist me with my photo editing .
One such item which could fit the bill for people who find themselves in a similar situation is the Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 7 by Magix
This software contains a vast array of functions to help give your photos that ‘wow’ factor! From powerful image editing to amazing illustration capabilities, the package also comes with a proficient desktop publishing and a comprehensive design template.
Now I have never vlogged on my blog, but I know it is proving very popular with many bloggers and I have watched a few myself. Magix also offer an extensive movie making software package too for the budding Speilbergs and Scorcesse’s out there!! Oh wait, maybe thats a little too adventurous for blogging!!
Offering everything you need to make a professional video, the movie edit pro has an impressive layout, which enables you to do so many weird and wonderful video edits.
Now I have to be completely honest with you all, due to the fact that I use apple products in my home I wasn’t able to trial these two software packages as they are not compatible. However, they are both PC compatible and supported by the following
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft® Windows® Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit)
Microsoft® Windows® Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft® Windows® XP (32-bit)
and with a site like picnik closing down, software installations may be the way forward for continuing our blog fabulousness 🙂
GIVE AWAY
I have these software packages to give away to one lucky person.
You will win 1 each of the
Magix Photo & Graphic Designer
Magix Edit Plus Pro
each set is worth £79.99 each equalling a prize total of £159.99
Please enter via the Rafflecopter draw below.
You have until 21st March to enter
and good luck
I have these software packages to give away to one lucky person.
You will win 1 each of the
Magix Photo & Graphic Designer
Magix Edit Plus Pro
each set is worth £79.99 each equalling a prize total of £159.99
Please enter via the Rafflecopter draw below.
You have until 21st March to enter
and good luck
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This is a fantastic giveaway – thanks for the opportunity. I run a small business and a photo software would be extremely useful for the photographs I use my business and my deflated blog. thanks again Ipshita x
Great competition – would love to have a go at editing with this software. My most photographed subject is Ben – I have thousands of pictures of him since the day he was born!
The kids! I have millions of pics of the children 🙂 x
I photograph my children mostly, I want to make sure we have lots of lovely piccies to look back on 🙂
anything that might be used for a blog post!
I photograph random cups and bottles since I started blogging. And lipsticks? I know…sad! X
I photograph food food and more food. And video it too!
cake, and animals at the zoo, and the miracles of mother nature!
Great competition and ideal for a new blogger like me!!! I’m always taking photos of my 4 kids, so I can capture memories
What a fantastic giveaway! I take most pics of my 4 year old son, but I do like to experiment with lots of different subjects. Being a bit of a frustrated artist (frustrated due to lack of time), I would like to get more out of the photos I’ve taken. I’ve been inspired to start blogging – mostly to have a record of my son growing up, so I’d definitely put the software to good use!
I photograph most my 3 children … but I always seem to be 2 secs to late and end up with shut eyes instead of the lovely smile.
I take photos of Leo the most…. he’s the most interesting subject! Although increasing I find myself taking photos of the progress of cake making – I blame you for that 😉
anything and everything at the moment, midges, flowers, fallen over trees, grandchildren children, got a camera in January and have learnt how to work it, not editing is my next learning curve
Definitely the children without a doubt. But in the nicer weather I’m often found snapping away at wildlife and scenery.
Definitely my children. And next to that would be trees. x
Definitely my pets (7 Hamsters and 1 Mouse) I’m always chasing them around with my camera, got some really funny ones of them posing.
I photograph scenery and architecture, but I love taking photos of people too.
Always my dog.
the pets
i like
my grandson
definitely my 2 children 🙂
My gorgeous boys:)
landscapes
my cat, Lily
family and pets. Holidays
Friends and family
My son and landscape scenes.
love to phograph my kids
I photograph my children most, but also love to do Macro photography of plant leaves
My family and lovely scenery when we’re out and about …
My gorgeous son & my stock
my daughter
My Lizard is never camera shy and my friends because we dont get to see each other much 🙁 x
I photograph my Niece the most. She’s so adorable and doing something new every day, I love capturing them special moments and her ever increasing cheeky smile and personality. 🙂
I go to a lot of wrestling shows so I tend to photograph wrestlers the most, although none can compare to my boyfriend (When he feels like being papped!)
The children. I take a photo everyday, mostly on my phone, but love taking the big camera out and about.
Nature. I’m a photographer.:)
My grandson
My chickens lol!
I mostly take photos of the beautiful Peak District wehn I’m out walking so that I can share it with my facebook friends all over the world! I like to take a range of photos for each walk to show all the highlights.
My daughter
My little boy. I love having a record of him as he grows and think it is important to photograph the everyday as well as the occasions.
I have a habit of taking pictures of everything but myself (well, most of the time anyway; I think the last picture I took of myself was of my shadow on the ground in an amusement park parking lot). As a child, I used to take many pictures of the plants in my backyard, but more recently I’ve been abusing my camera during conventions (taking pictures of cosplayers). I recently acquired a digital camera a few months ago, but I seldom use it, for it has a knack for quickly draining the life out of the batteries I put inside it.
Bats
My baby
Family and Friends
My children
@littleboo_21
I photograph my children and family the most
I photograph my children the most.
At the moment my friends – but I’m expecting my first baby on 20th June so I’m sure that’s about to change!
my son, he has had a zillion pictures of him taken in the two little years he’s been alive – they are all round the house – he’s very gorgeous!
I photograph Jack the most…when he lets me! x
my son
family and friends
my little girl!
nights out getting wasted x
It was my cat but he sadly just passed away 🙁
I mostly photograph animals – practising at home on my cats and travelling to zoos/wildlife parks to photograph animals in motion
My Dads cats!
My dog
My daughter – love documenting her growing up!
My little boy!
My cats
The grandchildren!!
Flowers mostly, but baby number 1 is due in July, so I’m sure I’ll have a new obsession from July onwards.
Our kids mostly, outings, family occasions 🙂
My daughter – I think I’ve got enough of her now!
my family
So sad that Picnik is going 🙁 I am a complete Fickr addict and currently doing a 365 so really going to miss it, Most of my pics are nature pics I guess
Mostly pictures of my family and friends.
Pictures of family and friends and day trips
My family and particularly me new Grand-daughter
Most definitely my gorgeous children….and now my gorgeous granddaughter too! 😀
I tend to photograph nature mostly, I love it!
My children, memories for them in the future x
Used to be my children but now they are grown and camera shy I take photos of nature
This is a fantastic giveaway – thanks for the opportunity. I run a small business and a photo software would be extremely useful for the photographs I use my business and my deflated blog. thanks again Ipshita x