I've been thinking about giving back to the community for a while and a photographer in PA named Kristen Kalp who owns Essential Imagery challenged the photography community to give back this holiday season to a family in need. In less than 24 hours she had a ton of photographers join in on the challenge.
I've ACCEPTED the challenge, but now its your turn to do your part! (Thanks to Kristen for letting us borrow her words :) )
THE SEASON OF GIVING CHALLENGE
Tis the season to be jolly, a time to celebrate, to spend with loved ones, and have laughter in the home. But for others it is a time of struggle.
You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this Holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty. And by family, I mean a “traditional” family, or a single-parent family, grandparent(s) raising their grandkids, pretty much any reasonable definition of “family”. In other words, you don’t have to be married with 2.5 kids to be eligible!
You know someone. I guarantee it.
I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – $500 worth, to be exact. This includes a 2 hour session at any location of their choice within Las Vegas or surrounding areas, 3 custom designed DVD slideshows, a high resolution CD with all the images from the session with full printing rights, and a printing credit. It’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a FREE 2 hour session, 1 custom designed DVD slideshow, and a printing credit! What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?
THE RULES:
* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
* The nominee must reside in the Las Vegas Valley. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve to be treated to a professional photo session and free prints. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
* You must e-mail me the full story at wendhyjeffers@gmail.com
A paragraph or two would be great. Please include your contact information along with the contact information of the person you are nominating. By submitting, you give me permission to publish the winning submission letter but I will NOT publish ANY names or photos!
Comment on the post comment section to let me know you've entered. :)
Myself and all of the other photographers involved in this are doing it out of the kindness of our hearts. We will be making the final decisions on the “winners” and ask that you please respect our decisions.
The photo shoots will take place in January of 2009.
The winner will be announced on my Blog on Christmas Eve…get nominating! The deadline is December 22 at Midnight (pst). I can’t wait to read all of your entries!
Open your heart to someone this holiday season – and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
With love,
Wendhy
Many thanks to the other photographers joining me in this spirit, since the giveaways are regional…if you’re not local to me, see if there’s someone local to you for winning portrait-y goodness! Here is an UPDATED list of everyone that has joined in:
Matt Nicolosi, of Texas
Kaycee Dean, of Oklahoma
The Selanders, of Iowa/Nebraska
Alice Park Photography, of Georgia
Charlene Chavez, of California
Kimbrali Boyd, of Louisiana
Rachel Logan, of Texas
Surprise Photography, of New York
Lauri Stumph, of Minnesota
Laura Green, of Iowa
Kimberly Ann Photography, of Wisconsin
Photo Art by Suzi, of Michigan
Krista Muskovin, of Michigan
Kelly Holder, of Kansas
Tiffany G, of Las Vegas
Bamboo Photography, of Pennsylvania
Mollie Kendall, of Texas
Marlo Yoshimoto, of California
Brandi DeLisi, of Tennessee
HRG Photo, of Washington
Josee Caza, of Toronto, Canada
Dini Groner, of New York
April Todd, of South Carolina
Steven Parker, of New York
Christine DeSavino, of New Jersey
Sarah Pettinger, of Missouri
Veronica Reeve, of Utah
Adrienne Griffin, of Nevada
Barbie Schwartz, of Tennessee
Dawn of DLM Photography, of Texas
Tiffany Hix, of Idaho
Adorations Photography, of Texas
Alicia Caine, of Montana
Rebekah Pope, of Tennessee
Lisa Nelson, of North Dakota
Crystal DelaHoz, of Texas
Joell Parkos, of Minnesota
Lyndsey Lewis, of Colorado
Jenny Gironda, of Maine
Jennifer Mullinax, of Kansas
Photography by Angelique, of Missouri
Wendhy Jeffers Photography, of Las Vegas, NV
International:
Jenna Faye, of Ontario, Canada
Peachyc Photography, of Manila
Josee Caza, of Toronto, Canada
Bev Robison, of Poland
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