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Some friends suggested I sell some of my photographs, but I thought to myself, “Who on earth would buy one of MY photographs?” Photography has been a hobby since I bought my first camera in 1989. I have given several of my photographs away, and I have taken many pictures for people. However, I never considered my work worthy of a commercial sale. Yes, a few people have offered some money, but I simply requested they make a donation to a worthy charity.
Photography is personal to me, and it makes me very happy when others like my work. Nonetheless, after some consideration I’ve decided to sell some of my photographs. Thanks to the help of a very talented and organized young woman, soon you will be able to buy prints online, and donations will be made to some of my favorite charities. I have designated her Business Manager & Art Director.
In my January post “Personal Challenge: Serve Others,” I expressed my desire to compile photographs of Washington, D.C., memorials and monuments. My plan was to pay for the printing of the books and then donate them to the Friends of the Wounded Veterans (FOTWV) so they could sell them. However, the upfront cost of printing them was a bit high. My new plan is to make all of those photographs available online so that people can design their own book, and donations will be made accordingly.
I am very excited, and I am very grateful for her assistance. This young woman is married with two toddlers, works full-time, volunteers for the FOTWV, and is now going to manage this project. Earlier this month, I photographed her family, and she has granted me permission to share some of those photographs. Here are some photographs of her beautiful family:
Meet Laughing Bunny Photography’s new Business Manager and Art Director — and her beautiful daughter!
He was making faces to get his sister to smile… it didn’t work.
Ladies you know… it is all about the shoes.
This is one of my personal favorites.
Dad teaching his son a critical life skill… skipping rocks.
She liked the flower I gave her but then she got pollen on her nose.
Love the photos … but even more, I love the idea. You have figured out a way to take your passion for photography and use it for the good of others–a very noble venture and, I hope, a very gratifying one as well. I wish you, Amanda and the FOTWV much success, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to purchase one (or several!) of your beautiful prints. Well done, my friend.
Thank you!
Wow..what a great idea. A few friends of mine have also suggested that I sell some of my pictures too. I like giving them away far too much.
Thank you! I still love (and will continue) to give photographs away!
Wonderful, I’m excited for you. And the family photos here are so sweet. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
Blessings
Thank you very much!
There is no doubt that your work is good enough to sell! I’m trying to work up to the point of getting a SmugMug Pro account, so good for you for taking the leap! I hope you’re very successful
Thank you so much! I think you take wonderful photographs… go for it!!!
You’re most welcome! And thank you! I just need to find time to get things in order and redo my site. Maybe in August!
Cool! I will be following!
Great idea! AND you take better photos than some professionals I know…
WOW!! Thank you so very much! That means a LOT to me!
Not to be a “copy cat”, but the photos and the concept of using your talent to help others in need is very refreshing and helps reaffirm my faith in mankind. Your efforts and others like it are what we need to see every day to balance against the inevitable inequities in the world. Bravo Zulu to you sir and to your new assistant in your venture.
Thank you Kip! It takes very little to smile at someone and wish them a good day. If people in the world would start with that… baby steps. Thank you shipmate!
Wonderful idea. You impressed me when you chose as your challenge this year (way back when) to use your talent to serve others. I have not forgotten that and plan to ‘copycat’ it when the new year rolls around (i have to think of what to do.) As for your talent as a photographer, I thought you were professional already. By all means, SELL! Best to you.
Thank you so very much Cecelia ! Amanda and I still want to do a book and we have other projects! She is a mommy of two. She will be contributing some craft ideas coupled with my photography soon. I am very excited! Thank you! I will be watching your post for your next project!