10,000 thank you's for all the support!
My greatest asset is time. My second greatest asset is choice. So when I’m given the privilege to choose how to spend my time, well, that’s the dream right there. That, in essence, is what this community means to me. 10,000 followers is 10,000 people encouraging me to spend my time doing what I love - creating. Somehow a simple thank you just doesn’t cut it.
So in celebration of hitting this surreal milestone this week, I’m announcing a very special giveaway. I’ve gathered some of my favorite people, brands, and products together to create an insanely awesome set of prizes. It’s the “all my favorite things I personally use to get inspired and create” giveaway. It’s also the “watch photographer’s starter pack” giveaway. But for simplicity, I’m just going to call it the 10K Giveaway.
A big thank you to my good friends at Topper Jewelers, The James Brand, Bark & Jack, and Vera Forma Leather for helping me bring this to life! Wait til you read what they've got in store for you.
Read on carefully for all the details!
How to participate
The prize list is long. Like, really long. So I’m getting the relatively boring but SUPER IMPORTANT details out of the way first. Please read carefully.
1 grand prize winner and 2 runner up winners will be drawn at random from qualifying entries at the end of the giveaway.
To submit an entry, simply:
- Post a watch photo you've taken on Instagram based on any Watch Studies tutorial (state which one inspired you!)
- Use the hashtag #watchstudies10k in the caption of the post
- Tag 3 friends in your post to get them involved
- Tag @watchstudies
Additionally, to be eligible to win, you must:
- Like the giveaway announcement post and share it to your story
- Follow @watchstudies
- Follow the giveaway sponsors on Instagram: @topperjewelers, @thejamesbrand, @barkandjack, @veraformaleather
Rules:
- The giveaway runs from Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 8:00am PT until Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 11:59pm PT. Entries submitted outside this time period will not be considered in the draw.
- You can submit as many entries as you’d like.
- You can only win one prize bundle.
- You must abide by Instagram’s community guidelines.
Winners will be drawn and announced by Tuesday, November 2.
The prizes
There will be one (1) Grand Prize winner and two (2) Runner Up Prize winners chosen at the end of the giveaway.
Grand Prize bundle
One (1) lucky Grand Prize winner will take home (*takes deep breath*):
Apple iPad Mini (6th generation)*
Sponsored by Topper Jewelers
Yes, the iPad Mini that I’ve been obsessed with lately. When Apple announced this new generation of iPad Mini in September, I knew it’d be a game changer for photographers who wanted to try their hand at running a photography workflow off an iPad. This incredible prize is sponsored by the lovely and watch-obsessed folks over at Topper Jewelers.
* 64GB model valued at $499 USD
The Wayland (rosewood and damasteel)
The Elko (black micarta)
The Stilwell (titanium)
The Mehlville (titanium)
Sponsored by The James Brand
If there was an EDC brand that shared the same design sensibility and love for the little details as I do, The James Brand would 1000% be it. Designed for both the adventurers braving the elements and the everyday folk braving city traffic, TJB knives are the knives that made the non-knife guy in me want to be a knife guy. And I have to say, with the rosewood Wayland and micarta Elko, complemented by the titanium Stillwell and Mehlville, you're getting one badass and gorgeous looking EDC kit.
Leather Watch Roll (espresso black)
Sponsored by Bark & Jack
Adrian from Bark & Jack knows his audience really well. For the watch lover, a conveniently soft and portable 6-slot watch roll to take your passion on the road. For the watch photographer, a sleek black calfskin exterior and beautifully textured suede lining to set the scene for your next banger. Form and function? Yes please.
Leather valet coin tray
4oz leather balm
2 x Commodore Coins (antique silver and black nickel)
Sponsored by Vera Forma Leather
Vera Forma has quickly become one of my favorite product makers, but you already knew that based on how often this horween english tan leather valet tray makes it into my feed. Paired with a 4oz leather balm to keep it looking fresh, and 2 (yes TWO) Commodore Coins in antique silver and black nickel – which, like the tray, are completely sold out – you’ve got yourself one hell of a functional prop kit. PS: Both coins are exclusively serialized as #2 and come with first dibs on Vera Forma’s future coin drops for the same number.
1 year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan*
Sponsored by Watch Studies
Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop are the industry standards for creative software. Whether you create on your phone, tablet, or computer, the modern Adobe suite now conforms to the way you work. And while the free version of apps like Lightroom are packed with capabilities, premium features like selective adjustments, color mixing, and geometry can take your editing to the next level. To help supercharge the way you create, I’m personally sponsoring one year of Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography plan.
* 1 year Creative Cloud subscription valued at $119.88 USD ($9.99 USD per month for 12 months)
Vanta Lightroom Preset Pack
Watch Studies hoodie
Sponsored by Watch Studies
Hardware, check. Software, check. Prop kit, super check. All you need to complete this creator kit is a Lightroom preset pack to help give your beautiful photos that finishing touch. Lucky for you, I've got some personal favorites to offer. Oh and you might as well stay cozy in a Watch Studies hoodie while you’re doing all that creating too.
Runner Up Prize bundle
Two (2) lucky Runner Up Prize winners will win:
Suede Watch Pouch (earl grey)
Sponsored by Bark & Jack
For the brave soul that chooses to only travel with one other watch, this is the way to do it. Handmade in Italy, this single watch pouch by Bark & Jack is as secure and protective as it is pretty. Pair it with your favorite watch or your favorite props and it’ll certainly hold its own.
Commodore bi-fold wallet (brown)
Sponsored by Vera Forma Leather
If you don’t have a minimal leather wallet, do you even EDC? This is the product that put Vera Forma on the map, and for good reason. Beautifully crafted in horween leather and only slightly larger than a credit card, this bi-fold wallet will keep your pockets light and tidy and your photos warm and toasty.
1 year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan*
Sponsored by Watch Studies
Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop are the industry standards for creative software. Whether you create on your phone, tablet, or computer, the modern Adobe suite now conforms to the way you work. And while the free version of apps like Lightroom are packed with capabilities, premium features like selective adjustments, color mixing, and geometry can take your editing to the next level. To help supercharge the way you create, I’m personally sponsoring one year of Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography plan.
* 1 year Creative Cloud subscription valued at $119.88 USD ($9.99 USD per month for 12 months)
Vanta Lightroom Preset Pack
Watch Studies hoodie
Sponsored by Watch Studies
Edit with the same Lightroom presets that I use on all my photos and look good doing it! Each runner up will also receive my personal Lightroom preset pack, and a limited run Watch Studies hoodie.
Terms and conditions
- This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram, Apple, or Adobe.
- No purchase necessary.
- You must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
- Winners will be contacted via Instagram's Direct Messages and will have 7 days to accept their prize bundle once they've been contacted.
- Winners may be subject to duties for shipped prizes.
Finally, another special thank you to my good friends at Topper Jewelers, The James Brand, Bark & Jack, and Vera Forma Leather! Without their support, I couldn't have come this far, let alone host such an amazing giveaway for all of you. Please make sure to show them some love!
Good luck to everyone! But most importantly, have fun creating!
