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: Our shoots are always a blast! These volunteer models have mega awesome fashion sense (from clothes they find at the stores - that's important to know!). 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 ...
Unveiling the Newest YWCA Recessionista Ads – {Featuring the Stylings of the ZACC and Adventure Cycling}
It's always so nice to be able to do something with my photography that really helps give back to the community and makes a difference - especially when it's as fun as these two shoots were. I had the pleasure of meeting up with three fabulous ladies from the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) for their Recessionista shoot for the YWCA Secret Seconds Stores, and these ladies seriously rocked their images - and their clothes! I mean, look at them! They are some stylin' women! I can't wait to reveal more ads from their shoot as well. :) I also got to meet up with some folks from Adventure Cycling and have fun getting some action images ...
Something to Drink to – {Black Coffee Roasting Co.’s Recessionisto Chic Photo Shoot}
Hi all! Keep your eyes open for the newest set of Recessionista ads featuring local Black Coffee Roasting Co. businessmen who are proud to shop at the Missoula YWCA‘s Secret Seconds thrift stores and show off their Recessionist-o chic side! We had a great time shooting these images, and I had so much fun designing the ads – thanks again 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 weddings ...