Giving Is Awesome!

I love my job. Every time a customer picks up one of my little white boxes, I feel like I'm giving them a gift - the best kind of gift possible. Memories are tucked inside that box and sealed onto paper. Their children's smiles preserved for generations, little hugs and giggles documented and ready to warm a heart whenever needed. However, I know that not everyone can afford custom photography right now. So...


Once again, I am delighted to be a part of the photography phenomenon that is sweeping the nation. Last year over $500,000.00 in free photography was given away to those who couldn't afford it. This year's goal is $1,000,000.00! BUT I NEED YOUR HELP!

Here's the deal:

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 -- $1000 worth, to be exact. They will recieve a full outdoor photography session. Have I mentioned how FUN those are? Copyrights to all of their session images which will be burned to a disc, and over $200 in prints to delight their walls, give to grandma, or adorn their office desks.

What better way 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 Washington. 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 : Niccolew@comcast.net.

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.

With love,


Nicci