I don’t know about you but during the summer I tend to take a LOT of photos. Ever since the temperatures started soaring, we have been busy with outdoor activities. From putting our feet in the ocean at Rehobeth Beach to attending a minor league ball game, I never leave home without my camera. At the end of the season, it’s fun to look back at all the memories and family time spent together.
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate summer photography than with a photo contest. Shutterfly’s Long Live Summer Photo Contest on Facebook launched on Monday July 9th and it runs for 5 weeks, with each week related to a different summer theme. You can enter the contest at any point during the 5-week sweepstakes period. The winner of the giveaway will receive a trip for four to The Bahamas and a professional photo shoot. That just sounds amazing! Best of all you will receive a free gift from Shutterfly just for entering.

PHOTO THEMES
Week 1(7/9): Americana
Week 2 (7/16): Great Outdoors
Week 3 (7/23): Water Fun
Week 4 (7/30): Sports & Activities
Week 5 (8/6): Parties & Celebrations
PRIZES
• Instant win prizes just for submitting a photo!
• Weekly prizes (contestants can enter one time/week)
• Weekly featured photos: up to 5 weekly entries will be selected from the gallery and featured on the Facebook fan page and awarded a $500 gift card on Shutterfly and a copy of the new Lonely Planet travel photography book.
• Grand prize: trip for 4 to Bahamas, 4 nights, family photo shoot
Here is the photo I’m entering for week 2. What do you think?! 
What have you been snapping photos of this summer? Would love to see your shots!
* This is a sponsored post. I was provided with a free gift for participating. All opinions expressed are my own.





























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Twitter: thedivvyspot
July 20, 2012 at 1:11 AM
I’ve mostly taken pics of the different foods that I’ve been eating and vacation pictures. I can’t wait to get a “real” camera so I can really go crazy. I’m now following you from the Aloha Friday hop and I hope you’ll kindly follow me as well. Thanks!
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Twitter: Organizedisland
July 20, 2012 at 9:15 AM
HI Mindi!
I just went to a photography class last night. I loooooooove taking pictures of pretty much everything. Life just goes by too fast if you don’t and I like to savor many moments. Thank you for visiting my blog too! I am going to enter the contest! I’m following you on Twitter!
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