Dear You, Designs for Darfur

It isn’t everyday that we come across talented individuals who are willing to dedicate their time and creativity to assisting others in need. The unique accessories at Dear You, Designs for Darfur are created by hands that are fueled by compassion and generosity. I salute the talent behind these designs for not only creating the stunning pieces, but especially for donating one hundred percent of their profits to http://www.savedarfur.org/. The organization renders aid and raises awareness for the crisis taking place in Sudan’s western region of Darfur. When contacted to help document these unique and powerful pieces for their upcoming website, I was honored to be of assistance to such a noble and creative endeavor. Below is a sneak peak at some of the pieces from their collection. More images will be posted here and available on the Dear You, Designs for Darfur website soon! Thanks for visiting…enjoy.

 

 

Behind the Scenes: My new friend James was confused as to why I had to work and was ignoring his numerous attempts to play fetch.

Ode to Good Friends

I've always appreciated a well-made scrapbook. The task was attempted a few times. The result: ONE perfectly complete page. Thankfully, my friends at My Dollhouse Club scrapbook exceptionally well....and completely. When Mel asked me to take photos of her and her friends for their new friendship inspired pages and scrap frames, I was excited to contribute to the creativity of MDC. Since these three are childhood friends, the sincere and comfortable chemistry they share is immediately apparent when in their presence. After getting the three of them together and adding a few too many scoops of ice cream and 101 impossible to interpret inside jokes, my camera and I were almost invisible. I'm excited to see how Mel and Marina at My Dollhouse Club artfully document this day, this friendship and these photos. Check out their site: www.mydollhouseclub.com Thanks for visiting...enjoy!

Benton

It was a breath of fresh air to spend a day with Benton and his rescue dog Maya on his sailboat. Benton's inspiring authenticity and commitment to simplicity really makes one stop and think about the fast-paced lives we lead. As an actor & musician, he was extremely comfortable in front of the camera. The calmness of the water was a direct reflection of his tranquil demeanor, which is present in every shot. It was a treat to be able to incorporate the very unique and eclectic jewelry collection designed by Benton into our shoot. Thanks for stopping by.