Giving back…

Posted on December 11th, 2008 by Elizabeth. Filed in Blog reader participation, Personal. 

I just loooooveeee some Christmas time and as I shop, shop, shop and shoot, shoot, shoot I am reminded…

It’s that time of year. STEP 1: Open your wallet. STEP 2: Pour out the dough. STEP 3: Take home your bags of gifts (or wait for the UPS man to deliver them) Hahaha.

All of this is super-sweet, so long as we’re remembering how small we are in this big world – how many people are in need – and that we can do our part to help them out.

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I have been given a heart for people…and my little heart has been affected by some pretty amazing folks this semester. For that I am super thankful. From Coach Danny and his football team delivering Thanksgiving meals to itty-bitty Annalee (you’ll meet her this week) who shares her sweet smile with the whole world – I have seen almost daily how fortunate I am to have my health, a job I LOVE and amazing friends and family to share it with.

So what’s with the soup cans?!?! A ton of my photographer friends are using their blogs to generate some goodwill…so I am going to do the same. But I’m going to step it up a notch.

FOR EVERY COMMENT MADE FOREVER AND EVER ON THIS BLOG, I WILL DONATE A CANNED GOOD SOMEWHERE SPECIAL!

So far, we’re at 8 cans…so for the next little bit, I will be posting all of my work from this semester that you haven’t seen. You’ll have tons to talk about and no reason not to comment. Share with your friends…I can’t wait to take a picture of waaaayyy more than a few cans before the new year.

Other ways Lizzie Loo gives back:
*Celebrating Adoption
*Families with newborn babies struggling to survive can always pick up the tele and I will rush to the hospital to photograph the new family with their child. Families receive a DVD of all their images
*Folks in the military always get 10% off of services and products

And the final surprise…soon, very soon I will be hosting a contest to give away wedding photography to a super-sweet couple. A full day – an assistant, digital files..the whole she-bang. So get to thinking of who you know that could be the one(s).

And for the record…my roommate just wants it to snow. Hope your day is amazing.

This post currently has 12 comments.
 
Elizabeth

Today 32 can goods are donated for comments. Start the count from here :-)

Nicole Wells

I was cleaning out my inbox and clicked on the link to see what it was… I’m glad I did. You did an amazing job photographing my cousins wedding (Katie) and it’s awesome to hear how you plan to give to the community! As a teacher, soon to be adoptive mom, and military spouse and as a citizen I want to thank you! It’s awesome!

Katie Lacer

You’re an amazing girl, darlin’!! Get your donation on! :)

Aimee Perry

This is such a wonderful thing you are doing! I can’t wait to work with you more after the first of the year! And that second line of giving… near and dear to my heart! I wish I knew you back in February 2006! :) I hope you have a WONDERFUL holiday and I will be in touch with you soon! :)

Ra

thats 2 of my cans in the picture! you can certainly have those to donate. :) Ur amazing!

Tyrecus sweatt

them pics is fresh

Mom

I continue to be a proud parent. I am looking forward to the fantastic shot you will get of all your donated can goods!

Jen H.

Yea for giving! :) We’ve all been given sooo much.

Elizabeth

Hey look – it’s Danny Carothers and Nathan Morgan in the same comment box :-)

Nathan Morgan

donate yo!

danny

thanks for being such a great PERSON

Jennifer Creed

Yay for giving back!
When’s a good time for coffee? When do you head back to Shelbyville? Let me know!