Central Union Mission, Washington, D.C.

The Central Union Mission is hosting their annual Christmas Event,
Operation Christmas Miracle 2009.
This program ensures that underprivileged children throughout the city receive gifts on their wish list for Christmas.
A link to the actual event: missiondc.org/events

We will piggyback The Mission's event by offering family and individual portraits to those attending the event along with men who are in the shelter's year long program.

I am looking for photographers, assistants, lighting, backdrops, laptop with Photoshop and Bridge, 1-2 printers & printing supplies & eggnog for a little photog get-together afterwards. The Mission estimates about 500 kids will come through on Saturday. Of course not all families or kids will take part, but we will have enough to go around. I did a photoshoot on Thanksgiving for The Mission, it was great.
My blog post has a slideshow of that event, you can skip to the bottom third for The Mission's info, if you like :-) Here is the link: LifePhotoBlog

Hear a testimony from one whose life has been touched by Central Union Mission:
http://missiondc.org/stories/ed/

I am working on a meeting prior to the event to have the photographers, assistants and any others interested in helping have a chance to meet, discuss and answer questions. Don't think you have to be an expert photog to help, this is just as good of an opportunity to learn and give at the same time.

This is a great opportunity to give to those less fortunate, I am looking forward to working with all of those who wish to share in the dream of making someone else's Christmas special.

I could also use some people who could help with logistics and organization. Please email me if you think you like to help with this too.

Doug

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Permalink Reply by doug stroud on December 9, 2009 at 7:13pm

Hi Tony,
Great, look forward to meeting you, see you on Thursday.

Doug

Tony Mangerie said:

Doug, I will be there on Thurs at 6pm. Tony

doug stroud said:
Meeting Update:
The meeting date for Wednesday has to be changed. Penn Camera has a conflict so they have asked us to reschedule for Thursday. So new meeting time is Thursday night 6pm.

Could everyone email me to confirm you are going to attend or not? Also confirm you are going to attend Saturday if you cannot make the meeting, I need to make final plans for the shoot.

The plan is discuss the shoot, answer questions and go over setups. We are going to go cover lighting, setup and posing. So if you volunteered lights and want to bring your lights to Penn, please do bring them. If you could let me know if you will bring your lights please?

Best regards,

Doug

Permalink Reply by Patricia on December 11, 2009 at 12:21pm

Thanks all for a fun evening last night.
Remember that I had a question regarding WB?
Here is an article that pretty much covers it - www.nyip.com/ezine/people-and-pets/peopleofcolor.html
See you all tomorrow!

Permalink Reply by doug stroud on December 11, 2009 at 12:39pm

Hi Patricia,
Last night's meeting was great, and the group was super successful working out some of the bugs before hand.

Thanks for the reference. I skimmed the article/post. I think you and I are on the same page, using fill light to light shadows and darker areas; so bring your reflector :-).

See you tomorrow at 7am...

Doug

Patricia said:

Thanks all for a fun evening last night.
Remember that I had a question regarding WB?
Here is an article that pretty much covers it - www.nyip.com/ezine/people-and-pets/peopleofcolor.html
See you all tomorrow!

Permalink Reply by doug stroud on December 24, 2009 at 12:00pm

Merry Christmas Gang!
Everyone, what an amazing job you did, thank you!!! The DC Mission cast as follows:

Dave: Technical Guru and Logistics Coordinator
Patricia: Momma Bear of Candy Canes, All-Around Spreader of Good Cheer and Joy / Photographer
Deb Ann: Photographer Extraordinaire / Grandpa Gimpy
Larkin: Photographer / Starbucks Fixer
Beverly: Photographer / Set Designer
Luis: One Click Wonder / Photographer
Ana: Statistician and Photo Assistant
Jessica: Event Caterer (Yummm' those were some fine fixin's) and Post Event Statistician
Deborah: Portrait Coordinator and Sweet Tooth Momma
Viathya: Documentarian
Tim: Group Portrait Director
Doug: Help-Portrait "Whisperer"

The photos were 100% provided by Penn Camera. Originally they were donating 5x7 prints but upgraded them to 8x10s, so huge thanks to Penn Camera for their generosity.
Photographers and assistants, you touched many people in special ways we all gave a huge gift and received one in return, more wonderful and amazing than we gave.

Merry Christmas,

Doug