A while back I was touched by the story of Team Ivy. Team Ivy was created by a mother with an ill child who decided to raise money for John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, NSW for more cot beds so that parents of ill children had somewhere comfortable to sleep at a time when a tiny bit of comfort can go a long way.
I wondered what I could do to help and gave away a portrait session including DVD and prints to the first person to donate over a certain amount. Well it was gone in a flash and my only regret is I didn't make the amount much higher. In any case, Team Ivy has raised their goal of the needed $5000 and made life a tiny bit easier for parents with children in hospital. Thanks Team Ivy for allowing me to help. There is still time to donate to Team Ivy.
Here are the winner's fun portraits I did for James and Emily at the beach. I had such fun with these beautiful children and I'm pretty sure the kids did too.
If you would like some fresh fun and different portraits whether for one person, a family or children, (Father's Day is coming up) call Laura from LK Photography on 0413144603 to discuss some ideas.
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4 comments:
What beautiful beach portraits of two fun children. I love the candid and spontaneous joy in their eyes. Thanks for sharing these!
Great pictures! I've just started my own child photography business and am alweays on the lookout for ideas, hints, tips and expertise!
These captures are wonderful, but even more wonderful is the cause!
I had not heard of Team Ivy. What a great idea. I can say first hand what a fantastic and simple thing it is for parents to have a comfy place to lay their heads in their child's hospital room.
When I was 14, I had a spinal fusion in Atlanta, GA. My mom slept in my room in a tiny, uncomfortable chair. My dad had to stay with friends a few miles away. They both just wanted to be near me, and I felt horrible that Dad couldn't be, and that Mom was in pain every morning she woke up. I don't think she got any rest that entire week!
At any rate, keep up the great work! Blessings from San Francisco, CA!
Amanda Shoemaker
Shutter Mission
Thankyou Wallace, Kenny Howse and Shutter Mission for your kind words.
p.s. - What a fabulous website http://www.shuttermission.org is!
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