17 June 2009

100th Post and a Giveaway!

Remember back in April when I told you about visiting Justin Hackworth, wedding photographer extraordinaire, in Provo to participate in his 30 Strangers project?
It was this awesome project where he got to meet 30 complete strangers, plus their daughters, mothers, grandmothers. It was a really great experience. I got to go with my own grandmother, mother, and baby daughter, and we got some awesome pictures from our session that will be treasured forever. Justin was such a nice guy, he was funny and I could tell by watching him in action that he really enjoys what he does, and if there is anything that I admire about a person it is that they're making a living doing something they truly enjoy.
But I think the best part about the whole thing was that it was for a good cause. You see, instead of charging his strangers a sitting fee he instead asked us to donate $25 to the Center for Women and Children in Crisis.
Now that April has come and gone, and his project has been completed, he's decided it was time for a gallery showing, an exhibit showcasing all of the wonderful strangers he met throughout the month.
Along with the awesome exhibit he's doing another fundraiser for the CWCIC and offering a great deal to anyone who attends. For one night only anyone who makes a $25 donation to the CWCIC will receive their own mother/daughter portrait session! Want your whole family photographed? For a $75 donation you can get a free family portrait session.

Interested in coming? Here's the 411:

The Opening Reception:
Thursday, July 2, 6-9 pm
1 e. Center Street #215 in Provo

The reception on Thursday night is the party. All of the "Stranger" participants were sent a button to wear, so you'll be able to see who they are.

If you just can't make it on Thursday, the gallery will also be open on Friday night from 5-9 pm. Minus the party and opening night sizzle, you'll still get to enjoy a great exhibit.

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{johannesen}

Now for some 100th post celebrations.
In honor of this post I have decided to offer a giveaway!
Leave me a comment and you will be eligible to win a special surprise,
hand-crafted by yours truly.
No anonymous comments, please.
If you don't have a blog, or your blog is private, leave an email address in your comment.
{Tell me your favorite summer weekend activity.}

The contest is open until Saturday, June 20, 11:59pm MDT.
The winner will be announced Monday, June 22.
Good Luck!

{finbar!}

6 comments:

  1. My favorite summer weekend activity is hanging with my family of course! But that's kind of a year round thing.

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  2. We like to go to Grandma's house and hang out with all the cousins!! Nothing better than sitting outside watching the kids actually getting along and shooting each other with squirt guns!!

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  3. sounds like you had fun. my fav activity is eating otter pops & playing in the sprinkler with my kiddies: missycampbell06@hotmail.com

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  4. My fav thing is summer is to lay outside in the sun and listen to music or read a book.

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  5. my favorite summer weekend activity is going to the park with becca and sofia. we like to go to the liberty park rides and the chase home museum. usually becca and i dont get along well, but it is nice to go have fun and just forget everything else. and i like spending time with you because you make me feel so loved.

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  6. Anonymous20/6/09 17:10

    I love going to the pool with my kids and of course SHOW SHACK!! :)

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You are awesome! ♥