It’s my birthday and I’ll give if I want too…

yup, the day is finally here.. it’s actually not as bad as I thought… I have soccer with my daughter, then a maternity session today (can’t wait!)  and I’ll spend the rest of the day eating cake.

As I was saying yesterday I’m so lucky to have all what I have, it’s now time to give back and for this one I’ll need your help!

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, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $700 worth, to be exact. A complimentary session with the CD with all the high resolution proofs for them to print as big as they want and save for their rest of their lifes.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $150 credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in Alabama. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : info@gvephotography.com with the subject “Giving is Awesome”.

You have until May 30th, 2009 to nominate and the winner will be announced on Friday June 5th, 2009 — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

and pictures make better posts so here is a sneak peek of an awesome session a couple of weeks ago.. more from them soon!.

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Jamie - April 18, 2009 - 1:36 pm

great idea! you will make someone very happy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! enjoy your cake…

Ale Guillen - April 18, 2009 - 2:12 pm

speachless! super happy B-day! losts of love and happines for you and you familly” muaaaaaaaak! plisssssss.. would love to see the pics of the winer :) congrats for the idea aswell…

Leisha - April 18, 2009 - 3:35 pm

Happy Happy Birthday!!!

I am sooo looking forward to seeing the pics from your maternity session today! They are such a beautiful family! =)

Kathy Hartwiger - April 18, 2009 - 7:06 pm

Happy Birthday Grethel! I’ve loved following your blog :)

I’m working on my order right now! Hope your day was fantastic. K

Kim - April 18, 2009 - 7:28 pm

Happy Birthday, I hope you have a wonderful day!!!

Elease - April 18, 2009 - 10:37 pm

Happy 30th Birthday, Grethel! Hope the coming decade is your best ever!

nikki - April 19, 2009 - 8:30 pm

Happy Birthday!!! Hope you had a great one!

Cris - April 20, 2009 - 1:49 pm

Greeeeeeeeeeee, feliz cumpleeeeee, un poco atrasadas i know pero no tengo internet en la casa jajajaaaaaa, espero te la hayas pasado increibleeeeeeee, ya estamos viejasss!!! pero recuerda q los 30s son los nuevos veintes, jajaja
Cuidateeee

tqmmmmmmmm

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