Thanks & Giving 2010

It is time to give!
We started Thanks & Giving last year with a challenge from a fellow photographer - to give the joy of photography to a family in need.

This holiday season are giving you the opportunity to give once again. If you are a client or friend, please join us by nominating someone in need. You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, has someone in their family that is terminally ill or someone who is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love and beauty.

After receiving many deserving nominations last year, each with a poignant story, we selected a family who was experiencing a difficult hardship. At the time of the nomination, the family had been hit with devastating news that Matt had gastric cancer. In his early thirties, with a beautiful wife and two darling daughters, Matt was fighting hard to live life to its fullest. We photographed their family in late December at the studio and created beautiful portraits of them to cherish forever. It was truly an experience that we will never forget and changed us in ways we could not have imagined. Unfortunately, Matt passed away this August after a hard fought battle with cancer. We know that his memory will live on forever and we are pleased to know that his images and their portraits will forever be treasured in their home.

We know you know someone to nominate. We want to know who they are, and want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography. $2000 worth to be exact. Whether it's a beautiful canvas, or an art book or multiple wall portraits, it's in your power to give them the artwork and heirlooms they deserve this holiday season. The person who nominates the winner will receive $500 in portrait credit! What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?

The Rules:
You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing our services. The nominee must be able to come to St. Paul for a studio or location session. Tell us who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve a gift of photography. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself. Please put "Thanksgiving Giveaway" in the subject line and email the full story to: melissa@miroslavichphotography.com

The winner will be announced on Thanksgiving Day ... get nominating!! We can't wait to give another family an amazing, beautiful experience!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season - and thanks for giving us the opportunity to open ours!