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12.16.09
Here's an update to an earlier blog about Help Portrait.

Check out their website to hear what it's all about, but basically a bunch of great Kansas City photographers joined in with over 6,000 photographers worldwide and gave away professional portraits to those in need on December 12th.

Studio 132 in downtown hosted our event, one of several in KC that day. Thanks to all the photographers that donated their equipment, time and money to help in this incredible cause.
Thanks to Jason Domingues for helping coordinate the event, edit all the photos and handle the printing process!

Here's Jason's shot of me filming:
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Also thanks to Digital Labrador for donating the lenses and Zacuto video rig that helped make this video possible:




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Natalie:

This is great, and makes my heart happy. Great job on the video Brother!

(12.16.09)
bethany:

Oh my. Love this. The whole story with no words.

(12.28.09)
Sean Berger:

Mike -- I'm so proud of you for participating in Help Portrait. This makes me so completely happy. The video just told the best story ever. Duuuuude.

(01.12.10)
Amy W:

Ok, so yes, the video made me cry. I am incredibly proud of you my friend for all the work you did and are doing with Help Portrait. We are so blessed to be able to have family photographs taken on a regular basis and know how precious they are to us and the generations to come. Thank you for serving His Kingdom in this way.

(01.15.10)
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100
12.16.09
Here's an update to an earlier blog about Help Portrait.

Check out their website to hear what it's all about, but basically a bunch of great Kansas City photographers joined in with over 6,000 photographers worldwide and gave away professional portraits to those in need on December 12th.

Studio 132 in downtown hosted our event, one of several in KC that day. Thanks to all the photographers that donated their equipment, time and money to help in this incredible cause.
Thanks to Jason Domingues for helping coordinate the event, edit all the photos and handle the printing process!

Here's Jason's shot of me filming:
20093204.jpg
Also thanks to Digital Labrador for donating the lenses and Zacuto video rig that helped make this video possible:




(4) Comments Leave comment Send to a friend
Natalie:

This is great, and makes my heart happy. Great job on the video Brother!

(12.16.09)
bethany:

Oh my. Love this. The whole story with no words.

(12.28.09)
Sean Berger:

Mike -- I'm so proud of you for participating in Help Portrait. This makes me so completely happy. The video just told the best story ever. Duuuuude.

(01.12.10)
Amy W:

Ok, so yes, the video made me cry. I am incredibly proud of you my friend for all the work you did and are doing with Help Portrait. We are so blessed to be able to have family photographs taken on a regular basis and know how precious they are to us and the generations to come. Thank you for serving His Kingdom in this way.

(01.15.10)
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09.03.09
Hey all -

I want to take a second to tell you about this really great project called Help Portrait.

On December 12, 2009, photographers from over 20 countries around the world will be shooting portraits for those in need. From amature to legendary, any and all photographers are invited to get involved.
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Do you know someone that could use a portrait? Maybe a family in need? How about a Christmas portrait for a family that doesn't have the money to afford getting them made this year? Even better, how about a family that has never had the money to have a good portrait made of them?

Swing by Help Portrait, follow them on Twitter, and find out how you can help.

Personally, I can't wait to be a part of this.  I'm talking with several KC photographers about how we can do this.  Email me if you want to a part, or do your own thing, then let's talk!

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