Posts filed under 'Giving Back'
Going Native Garden Tour
This is a pretty cool idea and a great start to enjoy Spring: Going Native Garden Tour. This is a free community-based tour of native gardens in the San Francisco Bay Area. People graciously open up their gardens on April 19th to share with the community. There are over 50 gardens included in this tour showcasing California native plants, reduced chemical, water & pesticide use, and improving habitat. I registered for the event. Hope to see you there!
Add comment April 9, 2009
Earth Hour – March 28th 8:30pm (in your time zone)
If you haven’t been hiding under a rock you have heard about Earth Hour happening tomorrow at 8:30pm. Here is a blurb from the Earth Hour Website explaining how Earth Hour started:
“Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.”
Have you signed up yet? Pledge to participate in Earth Hour here.
Add comment March 27, 2009
Make Things Happen
Happy Spring. I wanted to share a couple of things with you. This is kind of a random catch-all blog posting. Make sure to read the inspirational quote below. I hope it speaks to you as it did to me.
Portfolio Update:
Good news! I finally got a chance to update my wedding portfolio on my website. Check it out!
Inspiration:
I read this quote and wanted to share it. When I read it, it made me stop and read it again. It’s always good to be reminded to make the most out of any situation.
Some people make things happen.
Others watch things happen.
The rest wonder what happened.
Giving Back:
Finding this quote was just another affirmation to keep me thinking about a project to submit for ShootQ. I have wracking my brain try to think of a project idea that I can submit. ShootQ Grant is a $10,000 grant given to a photographer to fund a project that raises public awareness about an important social, environmental or economic issue. Check out the website to read more about ShootQ. I have thought of hundreds of ideas already, but the rules state that projects that already received funding from other organizations are not eligible. This has knocked most of my ideas out of the running. This stipulation in the rules means that the project has to be on an issue that is not in the limelight yet. It has to be known by few and brought to light by the selected photographer. What an honor. Now I just have to find an unheard voice and tell their story. Do you know of something that needs action? I would love to hear any of your ideas! Email them to me if you have any in mind. Have a great day!
Add comment March 26, 2009
2008 Jingle Ball Photos Available
If you didn’t make it to this year’s Jingle Ball you sure did miss out. Forever Young Photography was a corporate Sponsor again this year. I had a great time! The toys were piled high, the band rocked, and dance floor was packed. Everyone was having a great time. The Capital City Clauses put on a great event. Merry Christmas!
Want to see the full event? Click Here to be taken to the Jingle Ball Gallery.
Add comment December 12, 2008
Jingle Ball Tonight
I can’t believe it is December. Where does the time go? I hope you have your present ready for the Jingle Ball tonight. If you don’t you better hurry to the store to pick up a cool toy for the event. It starts at 6:30. Hope to see you there! Happy Holidays!
Add comment December 11, 2008
2008 Jingle Ball – December 11, 2008
Make sure to mark your calendars for the 2008 Jingle Ball on December 11, 2008. Forever Young Photography is a Corporate Sponsor again this year and we will be at the event. Hope to see you there!
Gifts are considered tickets for this event and are your donated gift to the Salvation Army. Each participant will be granted entrance to the 2008 15th Annual Jingle Ball by bringing a new unwrapped toy valued at $20 or more or donating $30 cash or check with all proceeds going directly to the Salvation Army of Wake County.
For more details, check out the Jingle Ball website.
1 comment November 24, 2008
Hurrahs – Fall/Winter Cover
One of my photographs was used for the cover for this season’s issue of Hurrahs – the activities and recreational guide for Holly Springs, NC. I also have some of my photographs included in the guide as well. Holly Springs has a lot of great programs available to all ages. Always glad to help out.
Add comment August 18, 2008
4-H Photography Competition Thoughts
Let me just say it was really great to see all the work of the entrants ranging in age from 4 to 18 years old at the 4-H Photography Competition. It is always eye opening to see what others see, especially when all the photographs center on one topic: this time the topic being horses. I hope my comments to the students brings them even more ideas, inspiration, and interest in photography. I hope they all keep going out there and exploring the world around them through their cameras. 
There was a lot of really great work including two younger entrants that stood out in my mind. One was 8 and the other was 6! I couldn’t believe it. Looking at their photographs, you could almost feel the moment and see the soul of the horses they were photographing. It was amazing. You could really feel the connection they felt at the moment the photograph was taken.
I am so glad we live in the world with digital photography so easily available. It allows children to have the opportunity to be creative with a camera without the many expenses in the past of film and developing. Now you can even cross off the worry of a little one breaking your digital camera with the “Kid Tough” digital cameras now available for even the littlest photographers. They are free to explore all that they can reach!
Add comment July 11, 2008
