Here is Part I of our journey…

Following the posts of images, I’ll blog about our trip in detail – our itinerary, travel tips and more. Leave some comments and let me know what you think… and stay tuned for LOTS more!!!!

 Even though we won’t be gone for 62 days, we are preparing for a new summer adventure. Where to you may ask? Make sure to keep checking the blog for hints!!!

“Some wedding expenses are just worth the money. I had a friend learn the hard way that you certainly pay for what you get with photography. Within the first two minutes, Jessica turned what we thought would be an awkward engagement session into so much fun! Josh and I both love the fact that she’s a great photographer, but we can talk to her like a friend we’ve known for years. We cannot wait until the wedding…we know our pictures are going to be fabulous and everyone is going to love working with Jessica! We are so grateful that she exceeded our expectations for such an important piece of our wedding! “

Check out her website for more detail and features of the bag… plus an online store for you to actually get your hands on this hot little number!

I recently volunteered a portrait session to help raise funds for Darden’s Building Goodness in April. BGiA is started in 1991 and is organized by the students at Darden School of Business.  A couple weekends ago, hundreds of volunteers gathered to help renovate 10 homes and build 2 playgrounds for low-income elderly and disable residents within the Albemarle community.  More can be read about their success here: BGiA

I’ve volunteered my portrait services before for various causes and I feel it’s time for me to volunteer my wedding services. Each year I would like to award a fellow volunteer with a complementary wedding package as a way to say thank you for your heart of service.

To be considered for this award:

• Your wedding must take place in Charlottesville, VA
• You need to be volunteering at the time of candidacy
• You are asked to submit an essay describing your volunteer work and your passion behind it.

Submissions are also opened to those that wish to nominate a deserving volunteer.  Guidelines remain the same.

I’ve gathered a group of volunteers who I have worked with on projects in the past to be my committee.  They will read all essays and vote on the best candidate for the complimentary wedding. 

Submission deadline is at midnight on May 31, 2009
VolunteerforPhotography@gmail.com

Committee’s decision is final
Award is non transferable

Complimentary wedding package consists of:
8 hrs of wedding day coverage
Wedding consultation
Digital enhancements
3 month online gallery for viewing and ordering