Gratitude

What a whirlwind the last few months have been! Finishing up the 50 Over 50 Portrait Project was so rewarding and fun. I’ve learned a lot this year, which means next year will run smoother and be even better than this year! I’m still tying up some loose ends, but for the most part everyone has their photos and has been so patient as I’ve dealt with supply issues and time crunches.

And then the piece de resistance—the gala! Oh my goodness! Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported each other. Tears, laughter, yummy food (thanks, Naomi and Tracy Morey for catering!), beautiful music by Annette Hansen…and new friendships made and relationships strengthened.

My goal for the project was not only to celebrate women over 50 through portraiture, but also to surround the participants with a tribe of like-minded women to support, encourage, and cheer on each other. To see these friendships start at the gala was simply the crowning moment to the whole project. Seeing people that I thought would connect with each other as I did their individual pictures magically gravitate to each other, discovering others were continuing their new found friendships at breakfast the next day, and knowing that the project became more than beautiful pictures gave me goosebumps.

And the generosity! For those who wanted to purchase their enlargements, I offered them at a seriously reduced price and all proceeds went to the Magic Valley Humanitarian Center, whose mission is to help the most vulnerable in our valley. They are thrilled that over $2000 was raised. It is going to help so many people. Thank you so much to everyone who purchased their enlargements! If you would still like to purchase yours, you may do so before Jan 1, 2022.

Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who participated this year!

If you’d like to participate in next year’s event, you can do so here or give me a call at (208)420-0502