Give // Sep 17, 2008 // Comments [2]
From my office window, I can hear (and feel) the approach of the hospital's Life Flight helicopter. It's the same helicopter I used for the prior photo - I just rebranded it to "Mountain Adventures".
That sound always means some one is in dire need of medical care. It is always a sobering sound. Two just landed in the last 10 minutes. Even more sobering.
So this photo has NOTHING to do with what I am rambling on about today.
The photo is of my amazing wife in a snow storm on the beach.
Holga Plastic camera, 120 color neg film, and some photoshop.
I love this photo. Mostly because I love my wife.
And that leads me to my point. On Monday I spent part of the day photographing, pro bono, a young couple and their toddler daughter. It was pretty routine. We found a nice outdoors open shade area. The weather was beautiful. The two year old was, well, a two year old. And she was reluctant to nap. You know the story.
I made some nice photos. They haven't seen them yet, but I am happy with the results. I know they will be satisfied too. Especially since this may be the last photoshoot of them as a family. Dad has an advanced life threatening illness.
So now I preach. I am aware that quite a few professional photographers may peak at this blog. Or you may know a pro. Pass the word on: Donate your talents to folks like this.
You have a gift that can really make a difference in someone's life.
Go for it. I dare you.
Getting off the box now...
