Unless you have been living under a rock, you will know of the total devastation experienced in Victoria over the past week. These bushfires and the carnage left behind has the infamous title of being the most tragic and significant disaster in our short history. Over 180 lives have been lost in the fires and over 750 families have lost their homes. It goes without saying that this sort of event makes you think about what you have and how lucky you are.
In the business I am in where I take moments to document those important relationships, events and the “in-between” for people to look back on their memories with clarity and a smile on their face, this is even more relevant.
Although I have donated to the Red Cross earlier in the week, I still feel like I could do more – that I should do more. Really, in a situation like this I don’t believe there will ever be enough assistance given but Australia has shown its true colours by banding together and already raising over $31m in donations towards this disaster through the Red Cross.
Today I came across a number of other photographers who are donating their time and services in order to gather further donations for those that have been affected by the fires. I am proud to be in a position where I can also do this and have decided to follow suit.
So if you are interested in booking a portrait session with me, do it in April. I have decided to donate all session fees for April to the Red Cross to help those affected by the bushfires. Simply visit the Australian Red Cross website, donate your $50 session fee via the secure online donations form, send me an electronic copy of your receipt and we will organise a time and date for your session! It’s that simple! I normally only offer a few portrait sessions per month but in order to really have an impact I have opened up my calender and am offering twice the number of sessions during April. There are currently 6 slots available for April so please be quick and be sure to email me first to reserve your date and to let me know to expect your receipt.
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