Over the past few months I have shared with you all how I try to give back to those in need.  I truly believe that paying it forward makes the world a better place.  It also helps with refilling my bucket.  That bucket is what I turn to when I am running low on energy, or creativity, even spiritually.

I belong to Think Pink Photography network, The Singe Parent Project network, and recently I joined a network called Help-Portrait. (please click on those links to learn about each of them)

Help Portrait is something I firmly believe in..  here is there mission statement:

"Help-portrait is a movement of photographers, who are using their time, equipment and experience to give back to those who are less fortunate during the holiday season."

On December 12th, 2009 I will hopefully book photo sessions for people in need.  I know a photograph will not solve their problems, but it is my way of giving.  A photograph can heal, I know it can.  I ask you to look around your house right now, look at your potraits, your snap shots.  I bet you smile at 99% of them recalling the memory captured, or the look on your son/daughter's face, or even seeing how fast time moves and having that memory of that time is golden.

I will charge nothing from these sessions.
I will pay for the prints out of my pocket.
I will then deliver the prints for them to keep. Forever.

It is my way of filling my bucket.
And maybe helping someone fill there bucket.

If you know someone that is having a really hard time this holiday season please have them reach out to me.  I will also be contacting a Mom I met through my sons school who works at a Women's Abuse Shelter to see if I can volunteer December 12, 2009.  I hope that in my small way of giving back, I can bring someone a smile and make them realize just how beautiful they and life are..