a gift {Michigan children's photographer}

This time of year is one of my favorite (minus the cold!). I love how excited my kids get over simple Christmas lights, snow falling, visiting their grandparents, hot chocolate, I love spending time with family and splurging on good food...this year I'm saddened and constantly reminded on how hard things are for so many of us, especially here in Michigan. A fellow photographer Kristen Kalp from Essential Imagery was the brains and heart behind this movement and has encouraged the photography community to join in. So read below to get the details (in the words of Kristen- thanks!).

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 - complimentary session, slideshow and $250 print credit, to be exact...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 complimentary custom photography session and a $100 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-vacation-home does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

The nominee must reside in south east Michigan or willing to travel to south east Michigan. 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. All entries must be received by December 22, 2008, at midnight.

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

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.

Click on the link below (or go to www.GivingIsAwesome.com) to be taken to a list of other participating photographers around the world. Think BIG!!

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Thank you! Krista