The Holiday Season is the time to have the Christmas Spirit. And for photographers, we start thinking about this season in September. And as a photographer, it’s easy to get caught up in the ever-busy, money-making “season” and not the charitable, giving “spirit.” If I weren’t giving back, I wouldn’t want to be doing what I’m doing. Seriously. It’s very important to me.
All growing up my family put a strong emphasis on the spirit of Christmas, even with all the excitement of presents. I remember all the Sub-for-Santas that we did. Where we would buy cool toys and new clothes for families that had fallen on hard times. When we were little my mom would give us the money that we used to buy the children’s presents. But I remember the year I went over that budget to spend my own money. Because it was going to a little girl who didn’t have all the things that I had. And me spending a little bit of my own money was the least I could do to show how much I loved her. That girl I’d never met. I remember doorbell ditching gifts on the doorstep of those families on Christmas Eve. I’m forever grateful to the example my parents gave me. For the importance of giving back during the Christmas Season.
So during this Christmas Season (though I know it’s still a tad bit early for most of you), I want to give back. And that’s where I need you. I will be giving a full premiere session to one family in need. They can be in need financially, emotionally, or spiritually. Hard times can be from a recent job loss, diagnosis, or split. They can be nominated by friends or family, or you can nominate yourself. Just write a letter. Tell me why they (or you), deserve this session. And what it would mean to both you and them. (Please nominate those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.) I will be holding nothing back. They will definitely be getting the star treatment, complete with a phone consultation, 1- 1 1/2 hour premiere session, and 20-30 high resolution images presented on a disc.
I need you.
To e-mail me: kalli{at}kallibarkerphotography{dot}com
A letter nominating a friend or family member. And tell me why they deserve a photography session with me.
In two weeks I will be choosing a winner. I will contact the lucky family via e-mail to begin the “star” treatment I know they will deserve.
So let the nominating begin! Your deadline is October 11th, 2010 at 11:59pm (central time).
And here’s to a happy Holiday Season for all!
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