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 – $910 worth, to be exact. It’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season. Oh, and a little bonus…the person who nominates the winner receives a complimentary session to be used in 2010. What better reason do you need to show some love?

The rules:
1. 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.)
2. The nominee must reside in the Kansas City area or be able to travel here for their session. If your nominee lives outside the area, send me an e-mail, anyway. There are loads of incredible photographers partnering on this project and there’s sure to be one near you.
3. Comment on this blog entry to let me know you’ve entered and e-mail me the full story: heidiabbott@thrivecreativestudio.com. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve their life translated into art. Please include contact information for your nominee and yourself.  The winner will be announced 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.

With love,
Heidi

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MIDNIGHT DECEMBER 20, 2009. 

Giving is awesome is an nationwide effort by professional photographers to give back.  As of today, there are 212 photographers across the USA giving away $218,980 in custom photography! 

I’m making my very first entry into I “heart” faces.  Funny thing is, is that this week’s challenge is a pet picture challenge and although I have a dog, everyone who knows me will tell you I’m not the hugest “pet person”.    I’m not even going to enter a picture of my own dog, Zack, but my sister’s dog, Sadie.  I just met this gorgeous puppy a month ago and had fun taking pictures of her shiny black coat, her pretty white teeth (Zack has some chronic halitosis and major plaque) and sparkly eyes.    You should check out the other entries at www.iheartfaces.com!