Mollie Kendall Photography

A group of my photographer friends from all over the United States (led by Kristen Kalp of Essential Imagery), have been challenged to offer an amazing gift. I found it to be a wonderful idea and just COULD NOT pass up on this opportunity to give what I can.

For many people, this is an exciting time of year–the hustle and bustle, the shopping and gift giving, holiday parties, and spending time with loved ones. For some, it’s a struggle and a painful reminder of hard times.

We all know someone who is struggling to barely hang on each month just to make ends meet, let alone be able to purchase anything that’s more than a basic necessity.  We all know someone who’s suffered a devastating set back and is having trouble getting back on their feet, someone that has day after day given selflessly, gone without, and sacrificed greatly for the benefit of others, or someone that just hasn’t been able to catch that break that’s gonna give them some financial margin in their life. Think about it, Who is that person that you know? Here’s where I need your help.

Let’s face it – photography is a luxury item, it’s not a necessity. That being said, what is more important than our relationships and our memories? I would argue not much, which is one of the reasons I’m so passionate about photography. I am blessed beyond measure to be able to do what I do, and this Christmas season, I’d like to give that special person you know a chance to have the gift of custom photography.

We want to know who they are, and we want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – $1300 worth, to be exact. I will be teaming up with Dawn of DLM Photography in offering this Holiday gift!

The recipient will receive: a custom family or child’s session given by Dawn and myself, a leather session album with 20 5×7 images, an 11×14 canvas gallery wrap and a DVD containing all full resolution digital files from your session! It’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and one more thing.. if you send in the nominee we select, you’ll also receive a complimentary session with Dawn & myself and a leather session album with 20 5×7 images as well! That is a $350 value… 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 our services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a million-dollar-vacation-home does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
• The nominee must reside in Austin or any of it’s surrounding cities. Tell us who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve our artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
• Please put “Holiday Giveaway” in the subject line and email the full story to: mollie@molliekphotography.com

All nominations must be received by midnight, December 22nd, and the gift recipient will be announced on the blog on Christmas Eve. Please include your email and or phone with your nomination as well as the best way to get in contact with your nominee.

Not in my area?  Or know someone out of area that you would like to nominate?  The gift does not stop here in Austin.  Please view the Giving is Awesome website and look for one of my professional photographer friends participating in other cities/states/countries, in the same gift of giving movement.

Please forward this along to everyone you know and let’s get the nominating started!   Open your heart to someone this holiday season – and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

Mollie