Confessions of an Ivy League Transfer Student
Who is also a wedding and portrait photographer, running her own business, trying to figure out a new city, making new friends, working as a communications intern, and passing class at the same time. If that seems to be a mouthful, imagine living it and loving it at the same time.
One of the most peaceful times on Penn's campus is at 8 am on a Saturday morning. It's just about the only time you'll find Locust Walk empty; the college students are still sleeping from the night before, professors are home for the weekend, and the restaurants have yet to open for the day. It's silent. It's beautifully silent.
It's my perfect break from the crazy life that I've been living these past few weeks. Weddings, photo sessions, an internship, new friends and classes constantly calling for my attention. As much as I love every single moment of it, it's nice to have a little time for myself. It's quite ironic how the one thing that keeps me so busy - my camera - is the same thing I run too when I need a little peace.
This weekend will include a train ride back to Maryland, two weddings for two absolutely amazing couples, driving back up to Philly, and somehow finishing all of the reading that I need to have completed by Monday. So if I've been a little slow to respond to your emails or maybe I haven't been calling you back as quickly as I'd like to -- please forgive me! I'm still here, I promise! Haha!
Here is where I need your help! I want to plan something this winter to implement for Summer 2010 as a way to give back using my photography. Maybe having an essay contest for a free session, organizing a marathon session day for a charity, or donating a portion of my profits during a certain month to your cause of choice. If you have any fun, creative ideas please send me an email! After all of the craziness in my life, I want to have something philanthropic to look forward to doing this summer. So talk with your friends -- create an idea -- and shoot me an email! :)
All the best,
Natalie Franke
5 comments:
I say pick your favorite charity, call them up, and ask if they have any photography needs! That's how I ended up covering the Women's Law Center annual meeting for free next month!
I like the marathon photo shoot idea. It would be fun & for a good cause.
I don't have any suggestions for the giving-back but I wanted to say that I love that picture.
Congratulations on being a full time student AND a photographer :) Me too! Hahaha. Anyways I love your photography, and you write beautifully - and about the giving back - I'm not quite sure, but I like the idea of giving some of your profits during a certain month to the cause. :) Good luck!
I'm doing something like this too! I've partnered with another company & currently we are planning! I love the idea - your blog is amazing! :)
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