Friday, October 19, 2012

All that Glitters is Gold

To all my fellow Photographers:

I have been waiting weeks for this project to get up and running and ready to share.  I'm so excited to share this opportunity with the wonderful photographers in the world!  I even volunteered to be the project coordinator in MN.  

Are you looking for a charitable cause to share your talents with?  If yes, please consider joining The Gold Hope Project.  I had been looking for a project and cause just like this, and feel so blessed to have crossed paths with the wonderful women who made this a reality.

The project has just hit the get up and run stage. This means I'm on a mission to recruit some wonderful and talented photographers in the fine state of MN to get on the list as a go to photographer.  I want to get this in place before reaching out to organizations and offering services.  I want to make sure we can deliver the gift of a lifetime!  

The Gold Hope Project's mission is simple: Raise awareness of Childhood Cancer through photography.  Giving a fighter and their family a memory of fun and beautiful pictures to go along with it is what we are about.

***Click here to open your heart and share your talents *** The Gold Hope Project Website

The website describes the project better than I can, so please go check it out.  It takes less than 5 minutes to submit an application.   Application reviews are done on Mondays and the goal is to complete reviews weekly.  The application process may take a little longer right now since there are many people like me across the nation recruiting photographers and sharing this experience.  I know earlier this week there were at minimum 50 applications pending, so it may take a little longer right now.  

As a photographer you are asked to donate a session, provide a minimum of 10 images digitally to the warrior's family and incorporate a gold theme into the session - at least some of the images.  That's about it. Again .... check out the website The Gold Hope Project Website

If your life has been touched by a child fighting an illness and watching a family fight and battle for the biggest gift of ever - life, this project is a great opportunity to give cancer a little punch in the face, by giving the most precious gift - memories!  

Please go check out the website! Fill out the application and let's start clickin' this beast they call cancer!   I look forward to working with all the talented photographers in the great state of MN.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at goldhopemn@yahoo.com  or call me at 651-808-2085 or chat with me on good ol' FB!!  

This cause is personal to me, thank you for considering joining The Gold Hope Project.

Chris Kleidon







Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Oasis Barrel Race 09-01-2012

What a crazy great weekend to spend with the horses!  We were able to get over to the Fast and Furious barrel race at Oasis on Saturday.  What a great show! Amber, Verna and crew know how to produce a barrel race.  The events are always a class act; great awards, always on time, great ring crew and a nice venue!

I did manage to get pictures of the Pee Wee Class and the First Open.  We had to leave at the end of the first open to get Stephanie to the rodeo. 

All pictures are available for viewing and ordering at this link:

Photo Gallery Oasis Fast and Furious Barrel Race

Thanks Amber and Verna for another great day!

Just hanging out and checking out the view from up here.  It sure is better than looking at those big horse hoofs and dodging getting stepped on.  (This puppy is for sale)

 

Mandi had a great ride on her horse Jax! Way to run Mandi!


These kids and their horses! Way to go super fast!


The look of determination.


And what a better way to spend your birthday. Happy Birthday Lydia. Your horse is decorated like a great birthday present. Love the paint and hair extensions.  Looking pretty cute.