I have decided to participate in an Awesome give-away project. Melanie Reyes (an awesome photographer in Michigan)wrote about this on her blog and I couldnt resist.
Giving is Awesome consist of 400+ photographers (see map) who are offering services and products to people who need some holiday cheer. The premise is simple: think of someone you know who deserves custom photography but cant afford it. Nominate them to win and sit back and bask in your awesomeness.
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 – $300, to be exact. Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.
Oh, and the great part for you? The person who nominates the winner receives a $150 gift certificate for Brandi Tolliver Photography. 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 in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
* The nominee must reside in Florida and be able to make it within 30 miles of Jacksonville to have their portrait session. 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.
* You must e-mail me the full story : info@branditphotography.com Deadline is 12:00 Noon on December 31, 2008
The winner will be announced on New Years Day — 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,
Brandi Tolliver
p.s. To read more about all the amazing giveaways read more at: www.givingisawesome.com