Tis the Season to Give...

A photography friend, Kristin Kalp, came up with this idea about giving back and challenged me to join her and other photographers from around the globe. I think that I’m up to the challenge.

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is busy 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. The winner will receive a custom portrait session ($250 value) PLUS a $200 print credit. (The photo session can be indoor or outdoor and will take place in April/May of '09.) 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 $200 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

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-home vacation home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

The nominee must reside in Warsaw, Poland and should speak English (my Polish is rubbish). For my own peace of mind, they must also be a member of the ASW community, or at least have a relationship with someone in the ASW community.

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.

Comment on this blog entry to let me know you’ve entered, and e-mail me the full story: robisonfamily@hotmail.com.

The deadline for entries is December 22nd. 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.

If you'd like to nominate someone who doesn’t live in Poland, visit givingisawesome.com for a LONG list of participating photographers.