We have big ideas!In 2009, a few of us orchestrated several events within the Seattle area. Through these events we were able to provide over 300 individuals and families with portraits. When we got together this year, we thought about how we could kick it up a notch, you know, to the next level. We knew of Non-Profit organizations that we wanted to work with, organizations we connected with. We wanted to give more portraits, hopefully impact more lives. We started having conversations, which…See More

For the Youth in Focus site we need a Co-Event Leader to assist in organising this event from the Help-Portrait side. Youth in Focus has someone in place to organise things on their end, as well as some volunteers already, but they need more to make things happen. Below is a loose list of the needs for this site:(1) Event Leader to partner with Youth In Focus Site Lead(2) Photo Booth setup’s– This would include a light setup, background, background…See More

Hi everyone,after the wonderfully successful event yesterday with Wellspring Family Services, I decided to create a Flickr group, to share some of the shots I took of the crew and clients during that event.Please join the group and feel free to share your editorial images from your Help-Portrait Sessions!http://www.flickr.com/groups/helpportraitseattle/See More

Hi everyone,Here's a summary of the Lake City event on the 12th and the Downtown/International District event on the 19th.I'm heading up efforts for the Lake City event on the 12th and Stephen and Maxine are heading up efforts for the International District event on the 19th.Details for each event are below.Lake City - 12 December 2009Arrival Time: 09:00Schedule: 10:00 – 14:00 (end time tentative)Location:LIHI – Low Income Housing InstitueMeadowbrook View, 11032 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA…See More

Hey everyone,Thought I'd start a thread where we can post meetings, as scheduled, for planning of the event on 12/12 in the Lake City area.Looks like we have a great group of peeps so far!Would like to schedule something this Wednesday (11/18/09) at 8:00 PM.I have previous engagements Tuesday and Thursday (unless you guys are willing to meet after 9:00 PM.First ideas for a location:Starbucks: 10002 Aurora Ave (Near Northgate Way) open till 9:00 PMStarbucks: 13025 Aurora Ave (Near Kmart and…See More

Hi everyone,Looks like I'll be heading up the team to take photos at one of the LIHI Complex in the Lake City area. This could have about 30 families interested in having their photos taken.I'm hoping someone is interested in joining my team for this event.I don't know all the details yet but I wanted to get a jump on things.I have backdrops, lights and such, so all you'll need is a camera (or we can share). Unless we decide we want to do two setups, again, lots of details to figure out. :)You…See More