After our KC Willis bookmaking workshop on Saturday, we visited the one and only Anthropologie store in Arizona at Scottsdale Fashion Square. In the process of my recent BLOGGING YOUR WAY ecourse, I discovered that Anthropologie stores allow picture taking. I verified this before I went to the store. When I got to the store, I talked to one of the managers who said it was fine to take pictures. It was a surprise to one of the clerks standing near us so she learned something new.
I had a blast with my wonderful Canon 50D DSLR and two lenses. I think I spent only 45 minutes shooting pictures but I was engrossed in what I was doing. It's been years and years since I have had such a fun time shooting. In fact, it was probably when I still used my film camera. Digital is way more fun.
And I believe the customer service at Anthropologie is one of the best I've seen. Various clerks would ask if I got the pictures I wanted. It was a great experience.
I imported the photos into Picnik that I mentioned in previous posts. Picnik is free and will do a lot of things. However, I upgraded to the premium for $24.95/year and am way glad I did. I have Adobe PhotoShop CS4 on my computer and this is way easier for collages. I'll keep experimenting in Picnik with other photos.
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You DID have a good time at Anthropologie! I love going in the store, but only if I have enough time to stay for a while and touch everything!
Posted by: Ann | November 10, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Thanks, Ann, and yes, I DID have a good time. I have even more photos than I collaged this morning. I just didn't have time to get a story to go with all the photos. Next time. Anyway, I know where I'll spend time with my camera each time I'm in Scottsdale and Anthropologie is open. I'd love to be there on Dec. 26 for a good sale, however, I'll stay away. Photos are much cheaper than buying everything I want. The next time, I'll investigate more of the nooks and crannys of the store.
Blessings, Marrianna
Posted by: Marrianna | November 10, 2011 at 09:37 PM
Hello! Great to meet you via BYW!
Posted by: Tra Wright Knox | November 15, 2011 at 12:18 PM