The Olivia Act | NC and SC Family Photographer

As you all are aware of by now of the tragic events that took place last Friday in Newtown, CT, there was a sweet angel named Olivia Engel who was one of the victims. As a parent myself, I cannot imagine the magnitude of grief that these families must be feeling at this time.  Olivia's family had recently had a professional photo session, and I am sure those pictures will be cherished memories they have of her forever.  A fellow photographer has started a movement in the photography community to challenge all fellow photographers to give back, and I am so happy to say that Amanda Benton Photography will be a part of this movement.

Here is a little information as to the movement that I am speaking about, The Olivia Act, named after one of the sweet, precious children taken away from this world so tragically in Newtown, Ct., was started by a photographer who wishes to remain anonymous. Upon hearing this, this photographer was moved to give away a 30 minute family photo shoot and has challenged other photographers to do the same.  We go about our daily lives and sometimes we don’t take the time or have the resources to have family photos taken, I myself am guilty of doing so.

Do you know a special family that would benefit from this?  If so, I will be taking nominations until January 1, 2013 for a session that will be held after the New Year for this family.  Please email their name, contact information and a brief summary of why you chose them to: amandabentonphotography@carolina.rr.com and put "THE OLIVIA ACT NOMINATION" in the subject line. The chosen family will be contacted via email, so please include their contact information with the nomination. Please do not post their information here or on my Facebook page. The gift that I will be giving to this family will be a 30 minute session and CD of digital portraits, so they may have priceless keepsakes.  This is a no questions asked, no money exchanged, no business promotions or gimmicks session.  This is all done in the memory of all the sweet angels who lost their lives that Friday, and in celebration of families and children everywhere; this is a way that I can use the talent that God has blessed me with to give back to the community.

Additionally, If you have a child that has a special teacher that you would like to nominate, please consider nominating them as well. I will also be choosing a special teacher to receive a free session, along with the special family.
 
Please share this with your friends and family. Thank you. ♥

Photographers, please consider taking part in this wonderful movement.

Please send all nominations to: amandabentonphotography@carolina.rr.com