Posts filed under ‘Giving Back’
2010 Jingle Ball Sponsor
Forever Young Photography is happy to announce that we will be a sponsor of the 2010 Jingle Ball held at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh, NC. This is the 3rd year that Forever Young Photography has been a sponsor of this event. Here are the details for the event.
17th Annual Jingle Ball
Thursday, December 9, 2010
6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27612
Click here for directions
Admission: 21 and older, each attendee is asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child (ages 2-12) valued at $20 or more. For those not bringing a gift, admission will be $30 by cash or check.
The Capital City Clauses is happy to host their largest toy drive, the annual Jingle Ball. Last year they collected more than 2,400 toys, and this year their goal is to collect at least 3,000 toys for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Cheer program. Please join us and help bring brighter holidays to Wake County children! You can see photographs from the 2009 Jingle Ball here. I hope to see you there!
Greener Photography Certified 2010
Great news! Forever Young Photography has been certified as a Premiere Member of Greener Photography, an organization of eco-minded photographers. Here is a brief summary of the application process:
• Certification is only available to professional photographers.
• Complete an intensive application process and submit your environmental policy for your business.
• Further questions and verification of environmental policy.
• To achieve Basic level certification, applicants must demonstrating a sincere effort to integrate a minimum requirement of greener business practices.
• If you qualify for Basic Level certification, you will have the option to apply for the Premiere Level of certification.
• Premiere level members must demonstrate more integrated greener business practices, as well as a greater commitment to the environment by offering greener products.
Core Values stated for the Non-Profit Organization Greener Photography: “Photography is an art form that allows each of us to interpret the world around us. The nature of our tools and traditional materials makes photography a high-tech field; it is an energy-intensive activity. We believe that we can make our high-tech field more green by implementing environmentally-friendly practices, and encouraging suppliers to do the same.
• Preservation conserves all of the resources that go into creating photographic images. It is the single best thing we can do to reduce the impact of our photographs.
• Reduction: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle. While we are trying to produce the most archival products in our industry, we will do so while using the least energy-intensive products available.
• Local Production: Shipping and transport are some of the biggest sources of pollution. Anything that can be produced, manufactured and assembled locally will have a significantly lower environmental impact than components manufactured overseas.
• Cruelty-Free: Animals and people are as much part of the eco-system as water, air, and trees. We do not see a difference between environmentally harmful products and those produced in harmful working conditions.
• We want to drive the industry standards for environmental awareness and pollution reduction.”
Free Wedding Photography Drawing
Yesterday, Forever Young Photography LLC participated in the Bass Lake Bridal Show. It was great to meet everyone and talk to all the Brides-to-Be. At the show Brides-to-Be could enter for a chance to win Free Wedding Photography from Forever Young Photography LLC. Good luck to all those who entered!! The drawing will be held on March 31st. Stay tuned to learn who the lucky winner will be.
If you attended the show, check out your Bridal Gift Bag to find a great offer from Forever Young Photography LLC. But don’t wait too long, the awesome offer expires April 7th so contact me today to set up a time to meet.
Thanks again to all who attended. Also, a BIG thanks to Damian for volunteering to help me out at the show!
Website Update in the works this week, Earth Hour, Bridal Show
Happy Monday. Hope your week is off to a great start. Lots of fun stuff going on this week. My website is being redesigned, Earth Hour on Saturday, 8:30pm, and the Bass Lake Bridal Show on Sunday!
Website: I am really exited to start to roll out my new website design. You will already start to notice changes to my site but please be patient as all the final tweaks are unrolled and the new portfolio section is revealed. I will give you the “All Clear” when it is all up and running. :-) I promise you won’t have to wait long. In the mean time, you can always check out my blog for recent work and to learn more about Forever Young Photography LLC.
Earth Hour: If you have not heard of Earth Hour, you better check out the video below. Forever Young Photography has Pledged our Support for Earth Hour.
Bridal Show: Sunday is the Bass Lake Bridal Show. March 28, 2010 from 1pm-4pm. Come and sign up for a chance to win FREE Wedding Photography Coverage from Forever Young Photography! Hope to see you there!
Forever Young Photography to participate in the Bass Lake Bridal Show
Good news! I got into the Bass Lake Bridal Show for 2010! The Bass Lake Bridal show will be taking place March 28th from 1pm-4pm. This is Forever Young Photography’s 3rd year participating in the Bridal Show. Come on by to our booth to talk more about your wedding plans, see sample albums, and say “Hi”. At the show, register for a chance to win Free Wedding Photography from Forever Young Photography LLC!!! Registration for Free Wedding Photography Contest is only open during the hours of the Bridal show so make sure to come out and sign you or a friend up. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Happy Holidays – Gift of Trees
Happy Holidays from Forever Young Photography LLC. I hope you are enjoying the season and making some time for yourself to relax and reflect on the year. Instead of sending holiday cards this year, I have decided to spread the cheer a few different greener ways – literally. Forever Young Photography has planted trees through the Arbor Day Foundation in the honor of past and current clients this year. Native Pine, Fir, & Cedar Trees will be planted in the Plumas National Forest. Also, instead of sending paper cards this year, our holiday greetings are via electronic greetings.
I wish you and your family a happy, healthy holiday season!!
Jingle Ball 2009: Full House
The Jingle Ball last night at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC had a huge turnout. TONS of toys were collected!!! Here are a few pics from the event. You can see all the images from the event Here.
How cool is this? Snowman greeted you at the door by Snow My Yard:
It was freezing out, but tons of people waited in line to get in:
Toys were coming in left and right:
It was a full house:
Thanks to everyone that came out and for all the donations! Happy Holidays!!
To see all the images from this event, click here.
2009 Jingle Ball – this week!
This week is the 2009 Jingle Ball on December 10, 2009. This is the 3rd year as a Corporate Sponsor for Forever Young Photography. Hope to see you there!
The goal is to collect 2,000 toys for Wake County children. Gifts are considered your ticket for this event and are donated gift to the Salvation Army. Bring your 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. Come out for a fun night and help support a great cause.
Learn more at jingleball.org. Want to see pictures from last year – check them out.
