News and events from snapfactory

Thanks to Cody & Elizabeth for braving the heat to get some really fun engagement photos!

I had (another!) extraordinary experience yesterday that I just had to share. By now you probably know I’ve been shooting for East Valley magazine Perfectify. The owner of the magazine, Kristi Larsen, has recently allowed me to contribute a column about making the world a better place– which I feel strongly that each of us has the power to do, if we only knew how. The current June issue, available on the magazine’s website if you don’t receive it!, has my first story on HEAL International (these guys are my heros) but I couldn’t wait to post about my next article.

Horse Rescue of North Scottsdale is run by two fabulous women, Holly Marino and her 13–year old daughter, Madison. Together they’re saving horses who would otherwise be destined for slaughter, mainly because the racing industry has run them to injury and now no longer finds them useful. Personally I believe horse racing should be illegal, but that’s not the story. The story is that this 501c3 organization *really* needs help feeding the horses-the current economy has really hurt them. “100% of donated funds go directly to the horses’ tummies,” says Holly. And it’s tax deductible. Check out the next issue of Perfectify for the full story, or donate online at www.rescueahorse.com. And yes, their site does whinny at you when you go there. They do need a new site too, but the Paypal donation link is active and secure.

Madison with Joe, a Thoroughbred with an ankle injury from his racing days. When he’s healed, in about a year, they hope to get him adopted into a family who will use him for trail rides.

These horses *love* her!

Sparky, who gave me a playful bite on the arm for not having a camera made of carrots. Sorry, buddy! I’ll remember to bring snacks the next time I visit!

I had the pleasure of shooting a while ago with local artist John Hadlock. John designs very cool chairs, and has been featured prominently in a juried exhibit by The Furniture Society. I promised I would wait until his announcement and publication was official, but I think I can now show off this really cool rocker he created.

We’ve upgraded our workshop website.  Now it’s easier to view upcoming workshops and enrollment is much easier. Things just keep getting better and better. Zip over to classes.snapfactory.com to see the new site.  You’ll find that we’ve added a few new workshop dates:

• July 10: Digital Photography 101 (Special Summer Rate!! -$275)
• August 19: Digital Photography 101
• July 14–18: Photoshop Basics
• August 16: Studio Lighting 101

We have two new Digital Photography 101 workshops on the calendar.

Summer Classes begin Thursday, July 10th, 2008.
Cost: $275 – Low Summer Rate!

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Fall Classes begin Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Cost: $375

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