I always love photographing YWCA Recessionistas (and Recessionisto’s – gotta give a shout out to the guys, too!) to help promote their Secret Seconds stores in Missoula for a few different reasons:

1. Our shoots are always a blast!
2. These volunteer models have mega awesome fashion sense (from clothes they find at the stores – that’s important to know!).
3.  Most importantly, it’s for a great cause!

 
The lovely folks from NCBI Missoula certainly lived up to these three things and, despite it being a bit windy (with the slight danger of going all Mary Poppins on the shoot with our rainbow umbrella), we all had a great time making images for a good cause. And, I’ve got to say, I think I now want everyone I photograph to wear a bright red union suit. (I kid, I kid – but how incredible is THAT find, right?!)

Last but not least, don’t forget why the YWCA is so important to our community – all sales at the Missoula YWCA‘s Secret Seconds thrift stores help women and children in crisis, including the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter. Talk about a great bargain – getting some new-to-you duds AND helping out a great cause. Thrift away my friends!

On the docket – portraits and the first wedding of the year!

Cheers,

-Kristine

Hi all! Keep your eyes open for the newest set of Recessionista ads featuring local businesswomen who are proud to shop at the Missoula YWCA‘s Secret Seconds thrift stores! We all had a blast shooting these images, and I had so much fun designing the ads – thanks to all you lovely ladies from Betty’s Divine, MamaLode and Dig This Chick for helping such a worthy cause. And YOU can help too – pop on in to a store, get yourself some new-to-you duds, and do the YWCA a favor, too! All sales at YWCA Secret Seconds help women and children in crisis, including the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter.

On the docket: portraits, and soon more weddings!

Cheers,

-Kristine