Jason Sandford
Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.
Asheville portrait photographer Sonya Stone wants folks around the mountains to know that she’s in a giving mood after reading www.givingisawesome.com. Sonya was responding to my call for C.A.R.P.ing. Here she is:
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 this holiday season. 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 — $1000 worth, to be
exact. Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a
slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the
artwork they deserve this holiday season.
Oh, and another great part? The person who nominates the winner also
receives a $200 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 Western North Carolina. 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 : [email protected].
The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I
can’t wait to read all of your entries! You can follow the progress
on my blog: sonyastone.blogspot.com
Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for
giving me the opportunity to open mine.
With love,
Sonya
Yay, thanks for spreading the word!