Kiva Love – 100 Loans & Guatemala Trip | Natascha Lee Studios loves Kiva.org – Microfinance

by | Nov 10, 2011 | Children, Community, Families, Girl, Guatemala, Kiva, Outdoors, Philanthrophy, Photography, Preschooler, Smiles

I love Kiva.Org! They use microfinance loans to help people in developing countries help themselves. I had set a goal to make 100 loans by the end of the year, and I’m thrilled to say that I made it! I even decided to “amplify” my impact by doing a photosession give-away for folks who made their first Kiva loan in August 2011. (Congrats to Sam & Andre who won.) Here is a link to my loan porfolio, if you want to check out the 100 women I have loaned to over the last few years. And, here is one to Kiva.org, should you feel like making a loan yourself! Someone asked me how I got involved in microfinance to developing countries. Well, if you have read the “Giving Back” section of my website, you know that I actually grew up in developing countries like Jamaica and El Salvador.  There, I saw the difference that a small helping hand can make to someone struggling with poverty. I also had the good fortune to volunteer and work with Water For People.  I traveled with them to Guatemala, and got to see first hand the kind of impact that empowering, accountable assistance can provide. This means loans and learning rather than handouts and charity. And, because a photographer just can’t make a post without a few photos, here are some pix from my Guatemala trip:    ]]>

Kind Words From A Client | Westminster, Colorado Baby and Family Photographer

by | Nov 4, 2011 | Baby, Boy, Children, Families, Great Nature Locations, MiniSessions, Outdoors, Siblings, Smiles

Kind words from a favorite client

Bring a smile to my face

A smile so big it crinkles the corners of my eyes

Just have to share it with you:

“Natascha the boys and I LOVED our photo shoot! You kept them engaged, playful and most importantly, themselves. I got chills when I saw the fall colors in the artistic proofs. Thank you for creating this memorable experience and the images we will cherish forever.” -Megan J

Even Daddy, who wasn’t able to join the shoot

Had nice things to say:

“Natascha, thank you for the amazing photos you took of our family. The photos are wonderful and everybody had a fun time at the shoot! You are a very talented artist and we are looking forward to next years photos! Yes, we plan to make this a yearly event. Custom Photography by Natascha Lee Studios – the best investment we’ll make this year.” Erik J        
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