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!

Taren & Brian

A couple of weeks ago I had another awesome opportunity to shoot a beautiful wedding with Justin and Mary Marantz. Taren was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! It was so sweet to witness the love that she and Brian share.

Taren's engagement ring was just beautiful.

Here's a closer look.

Isn't Taren just STUNNING!

I LOVE shoe shots!!!

Her dress was GORGEOUS!!!


The ring bearers were little hams! Justin, Mary and I got trigger happy whenever they were in our presence :-) Here the priest was pinning his boutonniere on. I love how calmly he watched.

See what I mean she is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Here she just stepped out of the Limo and was headed into the church when she turned and gave me a HUGE smile.

There were so many guest.

The colors Taren chose were so classy.



The flower arrangements and bouquets were out of this world. I love how Taren's bouquet looks with her gorgeous wedding gown in the background.

Hello, these ring bearers were SO ADORABLE; someone get these kids an agent :-)

I got all misty eyed too. Taren's father was reading a letter he wrote her during the toast.

Father and Bride dance.

Mother and Groom dance.

The reception was so fun with a great crowd! I loved these guys :-)

THANK YOU so much Taren and Brian for allowing me to join Justin and Mary on your special day! Congratulations!!!