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  1. Benjamin Garcia
    May 8, 2017 @ 12:08 am

    Hi Tavis- I just wanted to say thank you for creating all this wonderful and helpful content. I love logging in to your website and reading all the great information, and am always looking forward to your next blog post.
    1. The Ultimate Package
    2. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection
    3. Photography Composition & Design Hardcover Book – Signed

  2. Jason Plevras
    May 8, 2017 @ 1:40 am

    Hi Tavis,

    Thanks again with all the education on composition – the most important yet underrated tools in a photographer’s toolkit. It’s amazing how so many photographers will talk gear but forget around the art behind an image. This is part of the reason I love to listen to Adam Marelli, who is also awesome. I’ve seen some of Myron Barnstone’s stuff and it’s amazing but sometimes goes above me – he’s way too clever for me!

    The reviews of your work have all been amazing so I get the feeling the stuff you write will be really accessible. Thanks for contributing to making all of us better artists.

    If I have the good fortune of winning, I’d be most appreciative of anything to assist in honing my skills in composition!

    In order of priority:

    1. The Ultimate Package – aptly named as this would be the ultimate prize!
    2. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection
    3. Year membership to Canon of Design blog

  3. Fabio Rodrigues
    May 8, 2017 @ 3:16 am

    Thanks for doing this contest!

    I know you didn’t ask why I want to win but I want to explain:

    My name is Fabio and I’m a fantasy illustrator, I’ve found your blog some days ago and I’ve watched all your videos on youtube. The way you explained composition totally changed my view on composition.

    I’ve always used the rule of thirds to start placing elements and my illustrations are always “empty”. I didn’t know how to create something like a battle full of characters and elements and after watching your video analysis about Rubens made me believe it’s possible.

    I’m a little bit skeptic in some approaches, I don’t know if it’s all true and that’s why I want to understand and study more.

    I’m having some financial problems in the moment and I can’t afford this kind of stuff, so if I win this contest it will help me a lot in my career.

    1 – The Ultimate Package
    2 – Gestalt Psychology Video Collection
    3 – Year membership

    Thank you!

  4. Brandon Cartwright
    May 8, 2017 @ 4:13 am

    1. The Ultimate Package
    2. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection
    3. Year membership to blog

    Thanks!

  5. Šimon Horešovský
    May 8, 2017 @ 5:47 am

    Hello my name is Robert but I am not 18 years old so instead I am putting this list of wishes under my father’s username. Still I think you are very generous.
    1. Photography Composition & Design Hardcover Book – Signed
    2. Year membership to Canon of Design blog
    3. Canon of Design Hardcover Book – Signed

  6. Felipe Assef Neto
    May 8, 2017 @ 6:33 am

    Hi Tavis, thank you for the wonderful content that you have been doing, really help me to improve my work in design and photography!

    1. Canon of Design Hardcover Book – Signed
    2. The Ultimate Package
    3. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection

  7. anton-luca
    May 8, 2017 @ 8:47 am

    Look forward to new videos.

    1. Photography Composition & Design Book PD

  8. James Oliver
    May 8, 2017 @ 9:03 am

    Hi Tavis, I have appreciated the content that you have created. It is very helpful and I have integrated much of it into my painting practice.
    1. The Ultimate Package
    2. Year Membership to Canon of Design Blog
    3. Gestalt Video Package

  9. Jayme Hunt
    May 8, 2017 @ 9:17 am

    Hi Travis!

    Thank you so much for your website; it’s been an enlightening experience and I’m in the middle of re-evaluating all my previous work. Finally, I know why I wasn’t happy with certain pieces! If I have the exceptionally great fortune of winning, I’d be most grateful for anything to assist in further honing my skills but in order of priority:

    1. The Ultimate Package – aptly named as this would be the ultimate prize!
    2. Year membership to Canon of Design blog
    3. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection

    I’ve already ordered your grids and have the books in PDF version… 🙂

    Thanks again!

  10. Mikeal Robinson
    May 8, 2017 @ 9:17 am

    Greetings, Travis! Thanks again for the content you provide. I will be sharing with all my artist friends and get them their information they crave deep down! Keep it up!

    1.) Gestalt Psychology Video Collection
    2.) Year membership to Canon of Design blog
    3.) Canon of Design Hardcover Book

  11. Jayme Hunt
    May 8, 2017 @ 9:27 am

  12. Leo van Gaal
    May 8, 2017 @ 10:31 am

    1.Gestalt psychology video collection
    2. Canon of design pdf

    My english is poor, but ghanks for the chance…

  13. Andrew Hemming
    May 8, 2017 @ 10:57 am

    Brilliant site with such great information and guidance!
    1. The Ultimate Package.
    2. Photography Composition & Design Hardcover Book .
    3. Canon of Design Hardcover Book.

  14. SEQLAR
    May 8, 2017 @ 12:36 pm

    Wow! What a great giveaway. You are putting some serious work there! Thanks a lot!!

    1. The Ultimate Package – includes one year membership, 7 videos, and one Canon of Design PDF book
    2. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection – includes 7 videos based on powerful design techniques.
    3. Year membership to Canon of Design blog – over 440 articles
    4. Photography Composition & Design Hardcover Book – Signed
    5. Photography Composition & Design Book PDF
    6. Canon of Design Hardcover Book –
    7. Canon of Design Book PDF
    8. Dynamic Symmetry Grids –

    Thanks again buddy!!!

  15. James Oliver
    May 8, 2017 @ 1:19 pm

    Thanks for doing this contest. I have incorporated many things that I have taken from your blog into my painting practice.

    1. Ultimate Package

    2. Year Membership to Canon of Design Blog

    3. Gestalt Psychology Videos

  16. Patrick Smith
    May 8, 2017 @ 1:33 pm

    Hi Tavis,
    I am pretty new to your postings. I am enjoying what I am learning everyday as I work through the blog.
    1. The ultimate Package.
    2. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection.
    3. Dynamic symmetry grids.
    Thanks, Pat

  17. suruha
    May 8, 2017 @ 2:48 pm

    How exciting! I want so bad to subscribe to this site, but, alas, it is just not in my budget.
    1. The Ultimate Package
    2. Year Membership
    3. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection
    Thank you kindly!
    Su

  18. Izzy G
    May 8, 2017 @ 7:36 pm

    Oh my goodness, I’m so excited! You’re my current YouTube obsession. I’m a fairly new self taught artist and I was obsessed with finding more in-depth information on composition and design and you hit the nail on the head!

    It’s hard to pick three things, but I really want to say Ultimate Package, or the Canon of Design book, but I couldn’t possibly decide. And what about the video collection… hmm?? Or your website? I’m unemployed or I would buy all of them.

    So I’ll leave it up to you! I’ve been painting and drawing for 2 years now, it’s my passion and I’m obsessed with learning how to manipulate mood with objects, lines, placement, lighting, etc. So if I’m lucky enough to win, I hope you will choose one for me!

  19. dantan357
    May 9, 2017 @ 12:02 am

    Thanks Travis I appreciate alll the time and effort you put into each video I really do love them all except the 10 episodes you did on building the Moby ..it would be Aesop to win one year mem

  20. Jean-Luc Degbo
    May 9, 2017 @ 12:32 am

    Hello Travis,

    I sincerely thank you for your commitment!

    1. Canon of Design Book PDF
    2. Photography Composition & Design Hardcover Book – Signed (more info)
    3. The Ultimate Package – includes one year membership, 7 videos, and one Canon of Design PDF book

    Keep up!

  21. Daniel Milchev
    May 9, 2017 @ 3:16 am

    Hi Travis,
    I searched long and hard, to find something on advanced composition techniques. I am really happy that I found your channel/blog!

    Here’s my list:
    1. The Ultimate Package – aptly named as this would be the ultimate prize!
    2. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection
    3. Year membership to Canon of Design blog

  22. Cami Grudzinski
    May 9, 2017 @ 7:29 am

    Thank you for sharing so much info!
    1. The Ultimate Package
    2. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection
    3. Year membership to Canon of Design blog

  23. Peter Carroll
    May 9, 2017 @ 9:54 pm

    hi T
    1Gestalt Psychology Video Collection
    2Year membership to Canon of Design blog
    3Photography Composition & Design Hardcover Book – Signed

  24. LuAnn Thatcher
    May 10, 2017 @ 3:16 am

    Hello Tavis,
    You are amazing! You have opened doors for me into the understanding of art and design. I am in awe of the concepts, techniques and perspectives I can now find in viewing art. I can now visualize this information when I am looking for my next subject to photograph. I have been stuck on a plateau and your website was exactly what I needed to move forward! Everything is well detailed with explanations and diagrams. I love the grids. I am captivated by the shear volume of detail you have shared. This was not an easy task for you to put together and share. Many thanks for sharing what the masters kept secret for all these years!

    If I would be so lucky to win a gift I would choose:
    1. Gestalt Psychology video collection because I am absolutely a visual learner
    2. Dynamic Symmetry grids – the visual thing again
    3. Photography Composition and Design hardcover book

    Thanks again Tavis for all you do!!
    Lulu T

  25. Nadia Forgia
    May 10, 2017 @ 7:20 am

    Hi, thanks a lot for all what you make 🙂
    1. Canon of Design Hardcover Book
    2. The Ultimate Package
    3. Photography Composition & Design Hardcover Book

  26. Clyde Hamilton
    May 14, 2017 @ 5:50 pm

    Very interesting composition videos. Level of detail and information provided is exceptional and informative, takes composition to a whole new level.
    Interested in the following:
    1. Photography Composition & Design book

    2. Gestalt Psych Video Collection
    3. Ultimate Package

  27. Tavis Leaf Glover
    May 15, 2017 @ 4:37 pm

    Thanks again for the nice comments and support! 😀 I really appreciate it!

  28. Tavis Leaf Glover
    May 15, 2017 @ 4:38 pm

    Thanks again for the nice comments! Now you’ve got two chances to win! 😀

  29. Tavis Leaf Glover
    May 15, 2017 @ 4:39 pm

    That’s great to hear James! Thanks for entering in the contest!

  30. Tavis Leaf Glover
    May 15, 2017 @ 4:40 pm

    Thanks again for the nice comment and support! Good luck!

  31. tavis
    May 15, 2017 @ 4:44 pm

    Thanks to everyone for the amazing support and for joining the giveaway! Some of you have entered twice (once more on YouTube) which is great! Best of luck to everyone!

  32. Jay Holtzman
    May 16, 2017 @ 6:55 am

    Thanks for the very good information you post. I read your blog, bought the PDF book and downloaded the dynamic symmetry overlays for the camera. They seem like a good idea, but in my case were hard to see through when taped to the LCD. Haven’t figured out how to use in post-production, either. In any case, I want to know more, so my top three picks, if I am lucky, are:

    1 Ultimate Package
    2 Gestalt Videos
    3 Photo Composiiton hardcover book.

    Thanks.

  33. Daren McDonald
    May 16, 2017 @ 5:43 pm

    Hi Travis,
    Really great and timely information for me. I’ve been a photographer for several years, and while I’ve acquired some technical proficiency, I’ve been lost somewhat on composition. A recent trip to Florence really challenged me in composition as I looked at sculpture and the challenge of creating composition. I’ve bought the Cannon of Design to get started, and am looking forward to more of what you’re creating.

    1. Gestalt Psychology Video Collection – I really want to see more about what the masters were imagining when they created their work.
    2. The Master Pass
    3. Photography Composition and Design Book

    Thanks so much,

  34. tavis
    June 3, 2017 @ 3:24 pm

    Hi Jason, congratulations on winning the One Year membership! I’ve got a new video up that announces you as a winner. Please private message me your email address on youtube or on my site and I will setup your membership asap. Thank you for entering in the giveaway and for all of the support!

  35. tavis
    June 3, 2017 @ 3:25 pm

    Hi Jean-Luc, congratulations on winning the Canon of Design PDF! I’ve got a new video up that announces you as a winner. Please private message me your email address on youtube or on my site and I will send out your pdf asap. Thank you for entering in the giveaway and for all of the support!

  36. tavis
    June 3, 2017 @ 3:25 pm

    Hi Peter, congratulations on winning the Gestalt Psychology Video Collection! I’ve got a new video up that announces you as a winner. Please private message me your email address on youtube or on my site and I will send the videos over asap. Thank you for entering in the giveaway and for all of the support!

  37. tavis
    June 3, 2017 @ 3:26 pm

    Hi Jason, congratulations on winning the Photography Composition & Design PDF book! I’ve got a new video up that announces you as a winner. Please private message me your email address on youtube or on my site and I will send over the pdf book asap. Thank you for entering in the giveaway and for all of the support!

  38. Daren McDonald
    June 5, 2017 @ 4:40 am

    Great! I’m really looking forward to digging into the book and working on the techniques. Thanks!

  39. tavis
    June 5, 2017 @ 10:28 pm

    Hi Daren, I sent your PDF book to the email listed on this account. Please email me from the contact page if you don’t receive it. Thanks again!

  40. tavis
    June 5, 2017 @ 10:29 pm

    You’re welcome, thanks a ton for sharing the info! 😀

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