Giving is awesome!!!!

And, in the spirit of giving - I would love to GIFT a photo session to a special family. Here is how you can be a part of brightening *someone’s* holiday season and starting their 2009 off on the positive side…

I have joined the giving is awesome phenomenon! There is nothing more satisfying than to be able to share whatever your gift is with other people.

HOW IT WORKS:
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. Someone who never puts themselves first and always thinks of others, someone who has changed your life, made it better and they may not even know it. 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 — $500 worth, to be exact. I would like to give a very special person (or persons!) a photo session, 30 5x7 images and a DVD of their session to enjoy.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

THE RULES:
*It can be anyone who you feel is deserving for ANY reason but you may not nominate yourself.

* The nominee must reside in the Windsor/Chatham-Kent/Sarnia/London or surrounding areas. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they are deserving. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story and please put "Giving is Awesome" in the subject line : email everydaymoments@julierhodesphotography.com

All nominations must be received by midnight, January 23rd.

The winner will be announced on January 25th, 2009 — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Please forward this along to everyone you know and let’s get the nominating started!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

Cheers,

julie :)

PS - If you are reading my blog and you are NOT in Southwestern Ontario - but you know a family who is deserving - please visit www.givingisawesome.com to find a photographer in your area who is participating in this generous venture!