This holiday season I’m so excited to be a part of something greater than myself–a group of photographers coming together to give back to their communities. In 2008, photographers worldwide donated $565,000 worth of photography to deserving families who could otherwise not afford their services. This year the goal is to donate $1,000,000 and I can’t wait to help them meet that goal.
This is where I need your help.
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 truly 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 — $1,000 worth, to be exact. A complimentary session, digital files of their images, as well as a custom image box filled with 5×7 prints of each image. What a great gift to give. And it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a complimentary photography session. 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 within 60 miles of the Sacramento area. 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: megan@megansquires.com by Friday, December 18th.
The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve so spread the word and get your nominations in! 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.
And because a post isn’t a post without a picture, here is one of my greatest gifts–my precious four year old, Jacob.
I just love this next one–every woman wants their man to look at them that way and I love that I got it on film!
Aren’t they adorable?
Anjuli–I hope you love the pics! I have some more that I’m working on and I’ll let you know as soon as they are ready. In the meantime, enjoy!
Little {R} was so adorable. LOVE the pink nails. 
Actually–the whole family was beautiful. See what I mean?
Dad seemed to get the hang of the bubbles the fastest and I couldn’t resist putting these candid images in. Love the interactions.
And just because I love brother’s expression I had to finish with this family image.
{B} family–thank you for choosing me to photograph your family portraits. I had a great time at our session and will have many, many more family images for your gallery soon! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek in the meantime!
After a short studio session we headed to a nearby park to capture some family images for the holiday card. The light was fantastic and I just love how coordinated they all were–little {L’s} dress is a perfect example of using one outfit to pull the other colors from. Great choice!
I love when I can capture an interaction and not just a pose.
{R} family, thank you so much for choosing me to photograph this first year of {L’s} life. I’ll be in touch when the rest of your images are ready!
Mom had a beautiful monogrammed blanket that we had to get in some of our images.
Mom and Dad–thank you so much for welcoming me into your home to photograph your new little one. I had a great time and hope you love your sneak peek of {M’s} first photography session. She did great! I’ll be in touch when you full gallery is ready!