Are you engaged? Do you know someone who is (or might be soon!!)? If so, you don’t want to pass up checking out this auction item from Semlor Images.
Jim Semlor is one of the most talented photographers I know - very sought after for his eye for angle and his incredible ability of storytelling through photos.
He has generously donated two photography packages to the Roger’s Adoption on-line auction that I’ve (Samantha) been involved with. In a previous blog on the Balch site you can read about Bob and Cheri’s adoption journey and their calling to adopt a little girl from Ethiopia. It’s a very moving story. Check out their latest blog post! They are traveling SOON!! It’s so very exciting!
We have a great team of folks who have been working on the auction, from web design to receiving/soliciting donations for the auction. This is where Jim Semlor comes in.
I called Jim hoping that he’d be willing to donate a photography session. He’s so sought after I wasn’t sure he’d have time! Not only did he donate one, a family (or senior) portrait session, he donated another – an engagement shoot. I found out from talking to Jim that he himself was adopted! We spoke about the differences between international adoption and costs, then and now. Jim has such an amazing heart. I get to see it over and over again reading his Facebook postings, working with him and our brides, and just our neighbor type interactions (we’re in Dufur, he’s in The Dalles).
You really don’t need to bid on the family portrait session because Jeff and I want to win it. HA!! Oh, that’s selfish of me. Bid away! You’ll be glad you did. Besides the Adoption Fund is a GREAT cause!
I do want to spread the word about the engagement shoot. Go to Jim’s site and you can see engagement shoots and how he captures individual style! If you are engaged, or know of some surprise on the horizon, bid on this. You’ll LOVE the results. Come to think of it, what a fantastic engagement gift to give to a child or friend!! How fun to give an engaged couple a photo session to capture their excitement!!
You only have two more days so hurry! The auction ends THIS SUNDAY.
Happy bidding and have a wonderful week.
