opening my eyes (and a giveaway)

Polaroid sx70 camera, PX600 Silver Shade UV+ film

Of all the wonderful people I've met this past year, Gail is the one who has taught me how important it is that we, as photographers, remember to use our tools (our cameras) to create awareness and motivate positive change.

Since the last time I talked with her, many have rallied around her Kickstarter project to help her raise finishing funds for Opening Our Eyes, a documentary film about her 99-day journey around the world with her daughter to film the stories of people making a positive difference in the world. I can't tell you how much this project resonates with my spirit and feed my passion.

And you can help make a difference too! Here's how:

Today I'm giving away a copy of our book, Expressive Photography (UK cover) to one lucky and generous reader. All you have to do is back Gail's project on Kickstarter, make a pledge of a minimum 1$ amount and leave a comment here before December 24th midnight PST to be entered in a random drawing. I'll also throw in some Polaroid postcards and Polaroid mini prints.

We're so close to reaching our pledged goal! Less than 250$ to go, every dollar counts!

UPDATE: We made it! We just reached our goal! Thank you all so much! You can still donate and leave a comment here to enter the giveaway. Anything pledged forward will be shared with the subjects of the film for their causes.

And congratulations to Rachel for winning a copy of Expressive Photography! Thank you all again so much for your support, your generosity has made it possible! Happy Christmas!

Comments

[Marcie]

Such an impressive project. I loved that you introduced us to it a few weeks back..and reminding us again.
Love your image. So dreamy...
Here's mine to share today:
http://marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1400

[Beth]

just contributed and I love the project!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Thea]

Great project! So nice of you to do the giveaway. I just contributed:)

[deea]

Backed! Wish I could have given the entire $250 ~ it's worth every penny. I've always wanted to travel and document peoples lives. This really strikes a chord with me.
I'll be letting friends know too.
Merry Christmas, Every One!

[melody]

Made my contribution to this amazing project! Can't wait to see the final film!

[melody]

Made my contribution to this amazing project! Can't wait to see the final film!

[Bettina]

wow... what a great project!!!

[Leslie]

Congratulations on the project!!! I’ll make a donation!

[tara]

Thanks for letting me know about this project. I just happily sent along a contribution.

[Rachel]

I contributed! So glad to see you made your goal. Good luck on the project!

[Tracy]

Love the idea of this project! Made my donation-can't wait to see the final result!