“What I Did On My Vacation” foto contest

foto source is pleased to launch its fourth annual foto contest with lots of great prizes to be won! The contest includes 3 categories: Family and Friends, Travel and Nature, and Sports and Adventure, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for each category. A Grand Prize winner will be chosen from the 9 category winners by an online vote.

The contest starts May 18, 2009 and ends on August 31, 2009. Online voting of the finalists takes place between November 16, 2009 and December 27, 2009. The Grand Prize winner will be announced on January 18, 2010. Complete details including Rules and Regulations and a list of prizes will be included in the next Consumer e-newsletter and posted on our web site at fotosource.com.

Click here to view last year's winners

tips

How to Take Care of Your Digital Camera

The best way to protect your investment is by taking care of it. Preserve your digital camera by applying the following tips:

Taking Care of the Lens

• The lens of your digital camera is its eye to the outside world. It can be easily damaged through rough handling and scratches. Ensure that you never touch the lens directly with your fingers and make sure that you put on the lens cap or close the lens when you are not taking pictures.
• Purchase a Camera Care Kit to properly clean your lens and keep your display screen free of smudges and fingerprints or take it to your local foto source store for cleaning.

Temperature and Storage

• Store your camera at room temperature in a dry place. Do not leave your camera in extremely hot temperatures (such as in a car or out in the sun) or in cold temperatures either. Temperature fluctuations can cause condensation.
• Keep it away from magnets of any form as this can affect the circuitry of your digital camera.
• Remove your batteries if you are planning to store your camera away for a longer period of time to prevent corrosive leaks that can occur over time.

Protect Components

• Properly protect your camera and your components by storing them in a suitable protective case or belt pouch.
  • If you have a digital compact, ensure that your case has a secure belt loop and a zip or Velcro closure. A pocket is also handy for storing spare memory cards and batteries.
  • If you have a DSLR, purchase a suitable size case (to fit your camera and accessories) that’s rainproof with a zip closure to keep out dust, sand and snow.

Take care of your camera and it will last you a very long time.

travel shots

Photos courtesy of the Maple Festival Committee

Maple Festival in Plessisville, Quebec

Plessisville is located in the Bois-Francs region, 185 km from Montreal and 95 km from Quebec City. It has hosted the annual Maple Festival since 1958. Over the years, the Maple Festival has become the second oldest festival in Quebec, after the Winter Carnival.

The municipality of Plessisville is surrounded by a prosperous maple plantation and has eventually become known as the World’s Maple Capital in 1976. This year, the Maple Festival will be held from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2009.

Every year, hundreds of tourists visit the sugar camps and experience the syrup making process. Technology and research allow for the fabrication and distribution of certified, quality maple products to more than 35 countries and five continents. As a result, the economic impact of syrup making and the many maple activities in the region is considerable.

Since the city of Plessisville is located in the Appalachians, there are many mountains, lakes and rivers to be discovered nearby. It’s a wonderful environment for those who love outdoor activities and nature. One can enjoy downhill or cross-country skiing, fishing, camping, hiking, water sports or bike riding alongside the spectacular Bois-Francs bike route.

For more information on the Maple Festival in Plessisville, Quebec, visit http://www.tourisme-erable.qc.ca/anglais/appel.asp.

foto source in Plessisville

If you are visiting the city of Plessisville, be sure to drop by:

Studio Plessis foto source, 1521, av. Saint-Louis, Plessisville, QC, 819-362-6441. Open Mon. – Wed. 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., closed on Sundays.

Click here to find a store near you!

special offers

Save $10 when you order a foto book on foto depot between April 17th and 26th, 2009! Click here for your coupon and enter the promo code when placing your order.

quick poll

foto source has its own line of branded accessories – take our quick poll about branded products for your chance to win a $25.00 foto depot gift certificate.

foto source fact

Prepaid Print Cards

Save money by purchasing our 4" x 6" Digital Prepaid Print Cards! Because you are paying in advance, the price per print is less than our regular price. Available in 100’s or 250’s.

Visit your local foto source store to get yours today.

foto fun

Can you guess what these images are?

Click here to send in your answers for a chance to win a $25.00 foto depot gift certificate!

foto words

Aperture

The aperture is the opening of a camera lens through which light passes. The aperture opening acts like a pupil letting light in. It is also known as an F-stop. The smaller the F-stop, the larger the opening causing more light to pass through.

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