Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Giving Is Awesome!!!

I love finding ways to give through my gift of photography and am so excited to join in on this "Giving Is Awesome" giveaway.  Fellow photographer Kristen Kalp has put a call out to the photography community to join her in Giving back this season.  My Awesome friends Justin and Mary Marantz has joined in and when I saw their last two blog post I new this was something I HAD to do!

Everyone MUST comment; for every comment left on this post Val McCormick Photography will donate one canned good per comment and donate them to a local shelter!  That's an awesome idea that the talented Duo and Fellow Modern Photographers Chris+Lynn came up with and it has really caught on.  Here is a chance to do something for someone in need.  If you find it difficult to leave a comment here is something to make it a little easier, tell me your what favorite, Yankee Candle Scent, Song or television show.  :-)

Thank you Kristen for letting me borrow some of your words:

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 - $2050.00 worth to be exact!!!
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 $100.00 Val McCormick Photography Gift Certificate.  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 a sincere financial need.)

The nominee must reside in Connecticut.  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. 

Comment on this blog entry to let me know you've entered, and e-mail me the full story: val@valmccormick.com.

Spread the word, tell EVERYONE you know to visit my blog and get in on this! If you have MySpace or Facebook post the link, Remember every comment will be matched with a canned good.  I wonder how full of cans my grocery cart(s) will be!  You have until Friday, December 19, 2008! 

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve...get nominating!  I can't wait to read all of your entries and comments!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season - and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.


*To all my photographer buddies; especially CT Photographers, let's give CT families greater opportunities!  Get involved and let's make a big mark on the map!  Be sure to visit the registration page and get yourself registered!

23 comments:

daria said...

Hi Val! I would be honored to write a comment for such a cool cause. I just saw on the map that my state isn't represented too, so maybe it's not too late to get on the giving bandwagon...
Oh, and my favorite t.v. show is The Office.
Happy Holidays!!
xoxo

Katie Slater Photography said...

Awesome Val! What a beautiful gift to give!! :)

Anonymous said...

Giving is good! You rock, Val!

Mary Marantz said...

woo hoo for the goodness!!!

vanilla cupcake candle HERE!!

Christopher said...

This is great. Good for you! I hope you have fun with it!

Anonymous said...

So fun! And what an amazing idea!

OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS said...

woo hoo!!! yay for making a difference!! rock on val!!

David Apuzzo, Photography said...

Great Cause! Keep it up! Your photos are great!

Mia's Mom said...

Girl you are too much! Such an awesome thing you are doing! Forget Yankee Candle give me the Glade strawberries and creme YUM! LOL

E. Broderick Photography said...

What fine idea, Val. Good for you. :) Happy Holidays!

Anonymous said...

Val, You are amazing! With all you have to do in your own life you always make time to help others. None of us know what challenges our lives will someday face, but its great to know that their are people, like you, who care enough to do something.

Enoch Photography said...

Waa hooo!! Val you rock! What a great idea to bless someone else. Awesome! oh and make my comment a can of cream corn please!!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful idea to get people into the holiday spirit!

Tina Parsadanov said...

Giving IS awesome (and so is Val). We love you Val, now go buy another can of food!!!! LOL

J. Castro Photography said...

Hi Val! Thanks for the kind words. I haven't been to a PUG meeting yet, but I'm sure we'll meet someday! By the way, your work rocks!

-Jaymie

Josh said...

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me some love :)

I'm so happy our photography community seems to be doing so much this year!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for dropping by my blog! Please put in a can for me as well!!

Lynn Dao Photography said...

Val- thx for leaving a comment on my blog. Now I've discovered another awesome photographer!!! =)

Anonymous said...

Yay! Very exciting Val - leaving comments for the cause ; )

Anonymous said...

Hey Val! Great idea & cause. Love the pic in the West Haven paper!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for giving!

Aaron said...

Hey Val, Love your work! and happy to share with others!!! You are the best!!!

Anonymous said...

Hope I'm not too late ... have a great holiday!
-Kelli