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Help Portrait Project

I love this idea and in these very trying economic times, it would bring a lot of smiles to a lot of faces. I dont know how many times I have been asked to do portraits by people that really cant afford to have them done, so it never happens. Lots of single moms with kids that are on shoestring budgets out there. I can afford to spend some time & pay for some prints out of pocket to make this happen and I am grateful that I am in a position that I can give to my community.

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The brainchild of celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart, Help-Portrait is a movement of photographers, coming together in every major city, to use their photography skills to give back to the community. On December 12th, photographers around the world will be grabbing their cameras, finding people in need, and taking their picture.When the prints are ready, the photographs get delivered. Yep. It really is that easy. This is about GIVING the pictures, not taking them. These portraits are not for your portfolio, website, or for sale. Money isn't involved here. This holiday season, you have the chance to give a family something they may have never had before- a portrait together.

Love in Light - Happy Thankful Day everyone,

Carlton

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November 26, 2009

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November 26, 2009

Add me to the thank you list. I think it is a wonderful idea.

Lynn

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December 01, 2009

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December 02, 2009

	Silverdale Xmas - Me in the middle :) Silverdale Xmas - Me in the middle :) Carlton Ward

Family portraits for the holidays
Encompass to host Help-Portrait photographer Carlton Ward
on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 13, to benefit families in need
Have you wanted to have your family portrait taken but cannot afford to have it done professionally? The national Help-Portrait program may be just what you are looking for.
As part of the program for families in need, Carlton Ward, a North Bend photographer, has volunteered to take portraits of Snoqualmie Valley families in need from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at the Encompass Main Campus, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. After the photo sessions, he will provide each family an 8-by-10-inch portrait, free of charge.
To reserve your spot, please call Encompass or stop by the Encompass Main Campus to sign up.
For more information, call Encompass or visit the web sites of Carlton Ward, www.carltonwardphoto.com, and Help Portrait, www.help-portrait.com.

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December 04, 2009