The Olivia Act, named after one of the children killed in Newtown, was started by a photographer who wishes to remain anonymous. Olivia’s family had pictures taken a short time before she was killed. Those pictures are precious and now priceless to them. Upon hearing this, this photographer was moved to give away a family photo shoot and has challenged other photographers to do the same. We go about our daily lives and sometimes we don’t take the time or have the resources to have family photos taken.
I will be taking nominations for a family for the month of January – a family who you think would appreciate this gift of memories that might not otherwise be able to afford it right now. The 1 hour session will take place sometime after the new year and will be completely FREE to the family being nominated.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Nominate a family in need. I’ll be taking nominations through January 5th and notify the family by January 7th. The session will take place sometime after the new year, to be determined by the chosen family and myself. Please email your nominations to me with the subject “Olivia Act”. Please include the family’s name, contact info, and why you’re nominating them. Their session will remain anonymous and will not be posted here as anything other than a regular family session.
2. Please SHARE this so your friends and family will know too! I can’t wait to gift a family with these memories that can’t be replaced or taken away! I am so honored to have the opportunity to do this and give back a little to our community!
3. Fellow photographers, please think about participating in The Olivia Act, too!
Thanks so much and Happy Holidays!
xo
Jess
What a cool thing you’re doing Jess ….
I want to nominate my sister-in-law Deanna Brownfield-Hays. Five years ago they had a baby boy Alexander … by all appearances he was normal … but at 3 months of age he “coded”… and they discovered that he had a rare red blood cell disease named Diamond Blackfan Anemia and he was deprived of oxygen that has left him learning disabled but this little guy always has a smile on his face. He’s been in the hospital so many times and has endured and survived a bone marrow transplant but still faces challenges constantly. I don’t know how this little family keeps up the constant pace of working … hospital stays… doctor’s visits and much, much more. They are HERO’S in our book!
I’ve added his Caring Bridge link below so you can read his story, view his pictures and read his latest updates. Every day is a gift for this little guy and his mom and dad who live in Irvine.
Thanks Jess for your caring heart for others. Your little guy is one lucky “critter” to have such a loving person as his mommy! Blessings … debbie
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/alexanderhays/mystory