Model Search

As you may know, I recently participated in the first National Charity Model Search. The contest's goal was to discover America's cutest kid and to raise money for charity.

It was a huge success, 2,000 model's images were submitted to the contest, and most importantly, the competition raised $164,775 for the Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS) foundation.

The competition was so much fun. We were thrilled to enter our community's cutest kids into the contest. The feedback from clients has been overwhelmingly positive. People were enthusiastic about my philanthropic efforts to partner with NILMDTS. So many folks have experienced the loss of a child or know someone who has. Raising money for NILMDTS was an effort everyone supported.

The 50 finalists have been selected. Photography and modeling industry experts will select the grand prizewinner, which will be announced on May 1st. The finalist gallery is available for viewing - just click here.

This has been such a positive experience that we plan on participating in the National Charity Model Search next year. I hope that just as many of you step up to partner with me in this fun endeavor, and that we raise even more money for NILMDTS in 2010.

Falling Behind on my posts

It has been awhile since my last post since it's been a little crazy lately in the studio and in my home. The studio was buzzing with little models coming in for the model search contest. Although none of the cuties I photographed had enough votes to win (or as some of us discussed - had enough of a rich uncle to cast $1000 in votes to win). They all did a great job and looked fantastic in the model gallery on Sandy Puc's Model Search Web Site. I am proud to have been involved in a fundraiser for such a great cause.
I will be formally announcing this in my next newsletter, but here is a preview of the newest background. Its an overall light beige with touches of color. Although a scenic, its muted enough to be used as a simple backdrop for boys or girls. Although not shown in this image, there are light trees on the sides.
I am very excited to announce there will be a great Mother's Day promotion this year including a possible Mother's Day Contest. Stay tuned for the next e-newsletter which will arrive shortly. If you are not on the e-mail list, join today by going to the "contact us" page at the top and filling out the form. Happy Spring to all!