Giving Back and Giving Thanks

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.”  F. Scott Fitzgerald

A few weeks ago I received a phone call from the Shelby High School Aspire program director, asking if I might be willing to come to the school to photograph students and their families.  The school was hosting a family fun night and wanted to give something back to the families of participating students.  One of the biggest concerns for the director was the fact they could offer nothing in the way of compensation.  

I’ll be honest here, for several months I’ve been touched by so many photographers and their willingness to give back, that I really wanted to my part and use my skills for the underserved.  I was touched by photographers like David DuChemin, Jeremy Cowart, Piper Mackay, and various others in the field doing wonderful work for NGO’s and NPO’s.  I also know that many of these photographers cannot do the work they do without clients supporting them with paid projects.  That is where all of our past and present clients come into the picture (pardon the pun).  Without you, Rebecca and I would never have earned enough money to buy the gear, purchase educational materials, and have the confidence to take on such a job.  Without you, families that seldom have a chance to be photographed together, especially by professionals, would not know the joy of holding and framing a printed photograph.  It’s the memories we make for you, that allow us to give back to the community.  Your financial support and willingness to allow us in your homes and families lives through the last year have greatly contributed to the success of this opportunity.  Please take a moment to view the smiling faces you helped. 

We cannot begin to thank you for your financial, but most importantly your emotional support.   We hope that in sharing your joy and special occasions, we can continue to share joy with others.

Thank You,

Travis