It's the season of giving. Don't
forget us
Special Kids
Photography of America wishes all a very Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays. We especially send our sincerest desire that your new year
will be richly prosperous and full of many new clients.
The year has been richly rewarding but also lean in donations
for SKPA too. We invite you to consider us on your gift list this year.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and will be happy to send you a
receipt for your donation so you can cheerfully show it to the IRS in
April. You may send a check (made out to SKPA) or donate on our
website,
using the "miscellaneous charge" category for an amount paid through
PayPal. We appreciate any amount you can share with us.
Acclaimed Photography in Seattle is sponsoring a special holiday
fundraiser for SKPA. The concept is very simple. They offer a special
for a discounted amount and a limited amount of time. The checks are
made out to SKPA. This not only establishes good will in the community,
but it can attract new customers.
Click here to see the
flyer produced by Acclaimed Photography.
Local Buddy Walk is opportunity to shine
Dórame
Most areas of the country host a local Buddy Walk (to support their Down
Syndrome Association) or Special Olympics. Become involved. Offer your
services as a photographer. Capture event candids and also take free "on
site" head shots.
It's a fun event! The
Southern Utah Down Syndrome Association recently held a great community
event in St. George, Utah. Several local businesses (including Home
Depot) took part to provide a game or activity for the children or to
donate balloons, food or other needed item. The walk was short, but
nevertheless, had a start and finish for the. "once around the block"
jaunt.
TIP: For event photography, go to Lowe's or Home Depot; buy a
lightweight black tool belt to hold gear and attention-getters on
the waist ($20-30.)
The photography booth was a grand success. Even though the photos
were free, people made donations to the Down Syndrome Association. Take
along a fun background and pass out your contact information for future
family bookings at your studio. |
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Webinars for SKPA Marathon
Press continues with their support of SKPA through a series of very
affordable webinars the first two were on the subjects of Down Syndrome
and Autism., available at a killer price of $15 each. Marathon donates
profits to Special Kids Photo. Thank them for helping us!
§ Capture a Hidden Market
Jan 26 at 7 p.m.
How to find special children and products that work well for this
population. Calendars, displays, etc.
§ Sensory Disorders, Blindness, Deafness
Feb. 16, at 7 p.m.
This category also includes information on children in the largest
sensory category: Autism
§ Fragile Children, Allergies, Life-Threatening Illness,
etc.
Mar. 23 at 7 p.m.
Learn about many of the common, but often “hidden” needs in children who
can be your clients.
§ Cerebral Palsy and Other Physical Concerns
Apr. 27 at 7 p.m.
Answers to questions about wheelchairs, other assistive devices and physical
disorders.
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Sign up with SKPA today!
Sign up with SKPA and receive an Ambassador
Packet on CD. This provides you with many tools to advocate for special
children in your community the token amount of $25 will open doors for
you.
Camera baffles now available
A cam era
baffle was used very successfully at the Buddy Walk event. Children who
normally turn away from the camera or who go for the "Ch-e-e-ese"
face
will provide "honest" smiles and cute or interesting expressions for the monkey.
SKPA now has three different baffles available on
the SKPA website. |
