UPDATE: I have chosen a winner, and have sent them an email. As soon as I hear back from them, I will post a few details!
Last year, Kristen Kalp of Essential Imagery started a grassroots movement. She put a challenge out to the photography community to give the gift of photography to deserving families who wouldn’t ordinarily be able to afford custom portraits. Last year I joined the movement, and was able to give an amazing single mom and her four kids some portraits of her beautiful family. This mom was so inspired that she used the same idea to give a deserving family the gift of her midwife services. I love how the spirit of giving is so contagious.
This year I am so excited to be participating again.
And here’s where you come in…
You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. 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 deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.
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 – $1500 worth, to be exact. Whether it’s a canvas or an album, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season. The winner will receive a complementary session along with a $1500 print credit to use however they wish.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner also receives a free session ($200 value) and $500 in print credits. 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 Twin Cities area (that would be in Minnesota, for all you non-Midwesterners). Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
* You must e-mail me the full story : gwen@gwendolynwaite.com by midnight December 23rd.
The winner will be announced here on my blog on Christmas Eve.
Get nominating! 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.
Giving *is* awesome.
Something else that is awesome?
My three kids.
Here they are.
we won! check it out!
by gwendolyn waite
2 comments
Amy McWatty - This is so awesome! I certainly need to offer something like this to an amazing family in my area that’s deserving. My God Bless you:)
carolyn bowles - Beautiful post Gwen, and adorable photo of your little ones! I can’t wait to see who is the winner this year.