April 2008 Newsletter

Pictures Going MILES BEYOND a Thousand Words

www.specialkidsphotography.com       

Become a Special Kids Photo ambassador in your community
  Arm yourself with lots of ideas and resources to go out into your community and let them know about Special Kids Photography of America. Many photographers have been informed about training, now it's YOUR job to circulate among schools, libraries, service clubs (Lion's, etc.), therapy centers, support groups, parent orgs and other areas to let them know that there are photographers available (you, for one) who are trained to make beautiful images of children with special needs. Ambassador kit contains CD with pictures, display resources (as shown), sample press releases and assorted instructions. It's only $25 (partial donation to SKPA). Order now!

April workshops coming up in Orlando and Seattle areas!
If you live anywhere near Florida or Washington state, now is the time to take advantage of a workshop (listed below) that will benefit both you and many parents! There is a sizeable community out there that needs to be found! SKPA does not ask you to provide free services to these families, because there are so many! Enroll

CNN interviews Thomas Balsamo re: special children photos
   Thomas Balsamo, Chicago area photographer, has been involved with photographing special children for several years. A few years ago, he participated with Sharon Rosenboom in creation of a book and short DVD about children with autism. We are delighted to be able to use this DVD in our SKPA workshops.
   He is now working on another book that addresses Down syndrome. We anticipate it to be as wonderful as his last book, entitled Souls. Interview:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/04/02/autism.faces/index.html

Image by Thomas Balsamo

 

 
You can order a nifty kiosk like this for setting up displays at libraries, banks, community centers, etc. in order to display beautiful images of children with special needs. List yourself as a SKPA-trained photog- rapher who can provide additional information. SKPA has photos that can be ordered for the display, if needed. Also, this display company (Godfrey Grp) has consented to provide a 20% disc.

2008 Accreditation Workshops (Details on Event Page)
Apr 21 (Mon) - Orlando, FL - Host studio: Kathleen & Jeff Hawkins
Apr 21 (Mon) - Seattle, WA
- Contact acclaimedphoto@hotmail.com
May 5 (Mon) - Houston, TX
Host studio: Lisa Jane Murphy
May 12 (Mon) - Dallas, TX - 
Host studio: Stacy Bratton
Jun 6-7 (Fri-Sat)-
So. Utah (natl park area) w/ special child models Studio of K. Dórame
Jun 23 or Jul 14 Atlanta, GA
Exact date TBA. Contact
July 14 - Chicago area, IL Vicki Taufer host studio in Morton, IL.                Dan@tripodphotography.com or call 770 457.4598
Aug 18 (Mon) Littleton, CO - Host studio: Sandy Puc'
See www.specialkidsphotography.com to learn more about accreditation.

Thanks to ALL who
helped with WPPI!
SKPA had a wonderful response to our plea for help in the exhibit booth at WPPI. Thanks to one and all who donated time and heart.
Also, a big thanks to WPPI for donating the booth to us. We also had a great response from attendees who want to learn more about SKPA!