robyn guy photography ~ the blog » giving back http://robynguy.com/blog Alpharetta and Johns Creek Photography ~ Maternity, Newborn, Children, Senior, Engagement, Family, Pet and Boudoir Photographer Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:53:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Merry Christmas! http://robynguy.com/blog/2009/12/merry-christmas/ http://robynguy.com/blog/2009/12/merry-christmas/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:46:14 +0000 admin http://robynguy.com/blog/?p=510 As Christmas approaches I want to take a moment to thank all of you who have given me the opportunity to photograph you, your pet, your baby, your child, your family. It truly brings me joy to work as a photographer. When I was younger, I used to think it would be so amazing to be a florist. No matter the occasion people are always happy to receive flowers – whether a romantic vase of roses, a sweet and simple bouquet to celebrate the birth of a baby, or a beautiful peace lily to express condolences at a funeral. Florist I am not, but in many ways I think being a photographer serves the same purpose. Viewing photographs evokes so many emotions. Often times new moms tell me the sweet, simple images of their baby make them cry. Then a year later they tell me how they’ve looked through an album or book and they just can’t believe their baby was so tiny just 12 months ago and is now walking! I have the wonderful privilege of working with families over and over again as time passes and I get to celebrate their family growing older. It is truly an honor to document life this way.

Photographing a couple in love is such a treat. New love just radiates and it has a way of reminding me how in love I am with my husband and my family. For these couples, I hope these images always bring back memories of what it is like to be young and head over heels in love.

Family portraits are so timeless. I have photographs of my grandmother with her family when she was a teenager. I have photographs of my father as a toddler – and I know where my son gets some of his blond curly hair. After funerals my family has gathered around to go through boxes and drawers of photographs. We laugh and cry and reminisce as we look through a lifetime of memories. I encourage you to have a family portrait taken on a regular basis – leave these memories for the generations that come after you.

It is a blessing for me to do what I love while staying home with my beautiful children. I am thankful for my husband’s support and encouragement.

As you gather with your family this Christmas season please know I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be your photographer. May each of you have a very peaceful and blessed Christmas and a wonderful 2010.

~ Please don’t forget to email nominations for a family to receive a gift session and $750 worth of products. Nominations must be received by December 23 so that I can tally votes and contact the winner Christmas Eve!

~ If you need a last minute gift, gift certificates are available in any amount.

]]> http://robynguy.com/blog/2009/12/merry-christmas/feed/ 0 Alpharetta and Johns Creek Photography ~ giving back http://robynguy.com/blog/2009/11/alpharetta-and-johns-creek-photography-giving-back/ http://robynguy.com/blog/2009/11/alpharetta-and-johns-creek-photography-giving-back/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:37:35 +0000 admin http://robynguy.com/blog/?p=504 Here on this Thanksgiving Day I have so much to be thankful for. I spent the day with my family, enjoyed delicious food, and listened to peals of laughter from my children and my nieces. We returned thanks today for so much.

As you perhaps brave the malls and sales and crowds tomorrow I challenge you to think of a way you can help someone in our community, help someone who is hurting, and help someone who needs a smile. And the best part – it’s free!

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $750 worth, to be exact. Whether it’s for an album or coffee table book, a brag book for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in or near Alpharetta, GA. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : robyn@robynguy.com.

All nominations will be voted on anonymously by a national panel of photographers. I will not reveal the full stories or the names of the nominees on my blog or website. The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve. Get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,
Robyn Guy

]]> http://robynguy.com/blog/2009/11/alpharetta-and-johns-creek-photography-giving-back/feed/ 0 Alpharetta and Johns Creek Photography ~ bid on a session via the silent auction at Costco! http://robynguy.com/blog/2009/05/alpharetta-and-johns-creek-photography-bid-on-a-session-via-the-silent-auction-at-costco/ http://robynguy.com/blog/2009/05/alpharetta-and-johns-creek-photography-bid-on-a-session-via-the-silent-auction-at-costco/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 01:48:39 +0000 admin http://robynguy.com/blog/?p=377 robyn guy photography currently has a full two hour session (either on location or studio) and a $75 photograph credit for auction at the Alpharetta Costco. Costco organizes a silent auction to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network every May. Last year, the Alpharetta Costco presented Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital with a check for over $500,000. As a parent who has utilized the services of Scottish Rite more than I’d care to, that hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network are very near and dear to my heart. The doctors, nurses, therapists, and other staff are so caring and are so wonderful with children. We are lucky to have this facility here in Atlanta.

There are several items up for auction this week at Costco. Bidding for all of the current auctions ends Sunday. Please consider a bid! All of the proceeds are donated.

I would love to work with you and your family while supporting a great cause together!

(If you are not interested in bidding on a session or on the other auction items, please see this page on Costco’s site for more information about the fundraiser.)
Costco Donations

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