Well this young man and his family were the winners of my 2008 Giving is Awesome contest. This handsome and couragoues young man is battling Leukemia. We have been trying to his session since the spring, but it just always seemed that whenever we would book a session, he would take a turn for the worse. We finally managed to catch up just after Halloween! Justin was feeling great and he even went out and trick or treated! I Dropped everything I was doing and headed out for a fun filled, but chilly afternoon! I let Justin totally choose the locations, he knows his farm way better than I do, so WHY not? Plus it helped him be more relaxed and excited for his photos!
We got some really urban style shots, some classic ones, and of course some FUN ones too!
For those of you who dont know anything about Giving is Awesome.
Here is what happened last year over 530 photographers from all over the world donated over $550,000 worth of custom portraiture to deserving families. Giving Is Awesome was founded in 2008, so for one lone idea, to spread across the world like it did.. I am simply thrilled to be a member again this year!
Here is the shpeil? LOL is that even a word?
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 – $2000 worth, to be exact. The winner will receive a complimentary photo session, the high resolution digital negatives for every image in their gallery, PLUS a complete set of 4×6 prints to match those files.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $250 print 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 Central Alberta. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my art. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
* You must e-mail me the full story : info@deannahallphotography.com
*Deadline for entries is December 24th, 2009
The winner will be announced on New Years day– 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.
On saturday I was blessed with a quick road trip up to Edmonton for a newborn session. We had planned it a bit earlier that week, but my entire household came down with the sickies, so in the best interest of all parties, we decided to postone it for several days. This family is simply amazing, they are so very caring and kind.. you can just feel it when you walk in the door.
