Fundraiser: Get Photos - Give Water

Dear friends and family,
My heart has been heavy thinking about the over 1 BILLION people in the world that have unclean water and sanitation. It's easy to think about them being so far away and forget them as we have our own problems to deal with here. But when we forget them, their suffering continues. Try to live just one day without water to drink, cook, wash, etc. and no bathroom to use. If you have just these basic necessities, than you are richer than over a billion people.

water source

We decided to partner with an amazing organization called charity: water (www.charitywater.org) to do our part to help bring water to those that have none.

To do this, we will be having a fundraiser photo shoot promotion (details below) and 100% of the profits/donations will go towards digging a well to bring water to hundreds of people.
To hear more about this amazing organization, here is a link to a short video about how/why they started. When you watch this video, imagine that the people in the photos and videos are you and your kids:

If you are unable to take advantage of this photo shoot fundraiser, please consider donating at:
http://mycharitywater.org/arisingimages
and help us to reach our goal of providing water for 250 people. Arising Images will be matching any donations of up to $500 each.

We will be doing fun winter photos of kids playing in the snow...except it's actually a scene that we created indoors. We're not big on sets and props so to do this, I wanted it to look real. We've worked hard to create a realistic snow scene and will work even harder to get amazing photos of your children while donating 100% of the profits to bring water to those that need it.

The Details:
On Saturday January 22, we will be booking shoots from 9:30-3:30. If you still see the message, then it means that there are still spots available.

We are not going to be charging for this photo session, however, we will be asking for a minimum $50 donation to "charity: water". Donations of any additional amount will be accepted. If you have more than 2 children, we will be asking for an additional minimum donation of $25 per child.
Please donate online (http://mycharitywater.org/arisingimages) and bring your donation receipt with you to the photo shoot OR make a check to "charity: water" and mail it to us at:
Arising Images
3561 W. Tienken Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Call or email to book your timeslot.

The shoots will be for 20 minutes with additional time when there are lots of kids and we will provide an opportunity to view and order lots of fun things that you can do with your photos from prints and cards to framed or canvas wall hangings. All of the profits from this will also be donated to charity: water.

Shoots can be done on different days and times for an additional donation - call us to discuss.

This set works best when photographing one child at a time, however, if you have small children, up to 3 can be photographed together. This promotion was designed for kids 8 and under.

Please bring winter clothes for your kids. Hats, mittens, scarves, snow pants, etc. Feet will be hidden so shoes or boots don't matter.

Once your donation has been made, please contact us to book your time slot.

All products from this shoot will be 30-60% off of our regular prices. You will be presented with all the options after your shoot.

If you support what we are doing, please post this as your facebook status:
Please help local photography studio Arising Images, raise money to provide clean drinking water for people around the world through their photo fundraiser where they are donating 100% of the profits.
Learn more here:
http://arisingimages.com/miscellaneous/promos/2011/201101_winter_scene

Please call or email us with any questions.
Thanks! We're looking forward to your help to make a difference for these people all around the world.

Disclaimer: This is not meant to be a family portrait, these are pictures of your kids. Due to this being a charitable endeavor, since your session fee is going directly to the charity, if you cancel or are unable to make your appt, there is no refund and no rescheduling unless other time slots are still open.