Last week I was talking to my four and a half year old son about Christmas. I told him that we needed to think of something nice to do for someone. He suggested we make a birthday cake for Jesus. After I melted a little, I told him that was a great idea and we would certainly do that but maybe we could think of something else to do for someone. He suggested we make a birthday cake for my niece, even though it's not her birthday. I told him maybe we could do something else for someone, besides make a cake.
"Oh, like a cookie?!" he said?
Yes, my boy has my sweet tooth. And since he's not quite grasping what I was trying to say, I decided to join the Giving is Awesome move. Hundreds of photographers from all over the world are offering the gift custom photography this holiday season to those who would otherwise not be able to afford it. So here's the deal:
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.
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 worth over $2000. The winner will receive a photo session with me, 4×6 bordered prints from the session and the complete set of digital files.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $250 print credit on a future session. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?
The rules:
* The session will be for a newborn (12 days or under), baby or child (up to 5 years) or a small family (up to four people).
* 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 Dallas/Ft. Worth area. 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 : klanephotography@yahoo.com
The deadline for entries is 12 noon on January 1st, 2009. The winner will be announced on Monday January 5th, 2009 — so 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.
