Happy New Year everyone. The first Help Portrait event for the year will take place on April 28th, 2012. We'll be focusing on doing portraits for Highschool Seniors and we'll have locations in Fayetteville and Bentonville. Volunteer signups are underway so sign up today and spread the word!
This man, Vernon Beamon, came with his wife to our event last year. He married her knowing she was terminally ill. She died between this event and last year's event, and he said that the images we took of her last year were the only ones that anyone had of her. The only ones. He came back this year, and brought her urn.
Last Saturday, photographers all over the world participated in the 3rd Help Portrait event. The idea of Help Portrait is to give pictures to those in need. Previously, Help Portrait photographers were encouraged NOT to share their photos with the public because Help Portrait is not a marketing gimick for photographers, it's not a chance to show off skill or technique, it's about giving pictures and engaging those people who otherwise would go unnoticed.
This year was different. Help Portrait founder Jeremy Cowart encouraged photographers to share their photos along with the compelling stories behind them. Photos came in from all over the world. Literally. You can check out the CNN blog post here The above image is featured on CNN's blog post and it came from Help Portrait NWA. We wanted to share it here on the site and we hope that by doing so, you begin to feel the sheer impact that a simple act of giving can have on a person.
The worldwide Help Portrait event is right around the corner. On December 10th, photographers from all over the world will come together around the simple idea of giving pictures to people in need. The idea may seem simple but the emotional value is beyond anything we can know or imagine. The impact can be seen on faces, in smiles, in laughter and in tears. This is the 3rd year for a world-wide Help Portrait event and we in Northwest Arkansas are happy to be able to participate. If you're reading this and would like to be involved, please sign up as we still need help. If you would like to know more about this amazing experience, please contact us through the website. Thanks & Happy Holidays!
Thanks to Chik-Fil-A, we're having another fundraising event! Make plans to eat dinner or stop by for a milkshake on Monday, November 14th between 5pm and 8pm. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Help Portrait NWA!
Come join us this Thursday night, November 10th at The Wine Cellar. A portion of all the proceeds will go to benefit Help Portrait NWA!
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