We are off on vacation! BUT - before I left I wanted to wish you all a very merry Christmas (or happy holidays if you do not celebrate Christmas!). Much love, laughter and happiness to you all this holiday season (and always….)

And, in the spirit of giving - I would love to GIFT a photo session to a special family. Here is how you can be a part of brightening *someone’s* holiday season…

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 — $1500 worth, to be exact. I would like to give a very special person (or personS!) a photo session, 30 image gallery album and a DVD slideshow of their session to enjoy.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $500 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 Southern California. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they are deserving. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : jenwilsonphotoATyahoo.com AND jenATjenniferwilsonphoto.com (please email one address and copy to the other email address as I sometimes have email issues and I would hate to miss yours!)

The winner will be announced on New Years Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

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

With love,

jen :)

PS - If you are reading my blog and you are NOT in So Cal - but you know a family who is deserving - please visit www.givingisawesome.com to find a photographer in your area who is participating in this generous venture!