b_brattoon Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Honestly, I believe in the same thing. The more you give in life, the better you feel, and hopefully it will inspire whoever you choose to go out there and give back to the community as well. I'm a new photographer who is having a hard time getting my feet of the ground. I didn't grow up with money, and have been trying to save up for my first camera for over a year now (I started when I was 18, I'm 19 now). I never had money for university or college, so I'm in the middle of teaching myself Photography from books and online learning websites such as this one. I just found out about this website, and to be honest, I would love the chance to take advantage of a whole year of subscription, seeing as how I will finally have enough money for my camera in a few weeks time and this would really help me develop my skills. But to be honest, I've been reading what other people are saying...and I do believe that there are other people out there who would need it more then I would. So I strongly encourage you to consider everyone and hopefully you will pick people who really don't have opportunities like this coming to them. I'm sure I can save up for my own membership eventually, so I wish luck on all those applicants who are genuinely good people, and who truly need this...<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim craig Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Already have one, so not putting my name in the hat either. I know this is an annual gesture on your part Patrick and you are to be commended. Ton Mestrom gets my vote also, as a short time member he's gone out of his way to give a lot more to this site than he takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy_brown Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Thanks! And add me to the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bijesh Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Me too in the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bijesh Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Me too in the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morena Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Good on you Patrick! Nice to see a grass roots effort to make the world a better place. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illusive dreams Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Patrick - this is an awesome concept and I appreciate all the effort and posts you make to this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickvivian Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Very magnanimous of you, Patrick. Feel free to purchase my subscription. ;)<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelle Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks for the generous offer! Please throw my name in the hat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_rych Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hats off to Patrick for the offer. May I please be considered as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullmetalphotograper Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Nothing ventured nothing gained. Throw my name in thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben__evans Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 What a great idea Patrick, best of luck to everyone else! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfernihough Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Well count me in! Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stembaughphotography Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hey, I am up for that- not going to bore you with any sad stories, and thank you! Win lose or draw here! And congrats to the ones that get it! David sStembaugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blades Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 many thanks good sir, please put me in the draw, just FYI i saw a article on the news down here in old New Zealand last week and it was a chap spending a portion of the day, walking the streets doing "randam acts of kindness" to strangers ie buying them a cup of coffee, carrying old ladies shopping home etc, and i thought it was a fantastic idea, So did the surprised people i must say. Hopefully others will be motivate by your idea. many thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricklavoie Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 heres the new member of photo.net Robert Johnston Alberto Dall'Oglio brian morena Fred Amico _______ I would had consider Ton Mestrom for it, after 2 people (or 3) mention is name, i know it would have been a *manual* pickup, not a ramdom one..but he contact me and ask to not choose him for reason i dont have to explain, he sound like a really nice guy and i hope he will stay in that community. I wish him luck for all is project, and after a small email, hes a guy im happy to know : ) _______ I mention Montreal Passion Photo and receive email asking what that was.. Well to make a really long story short, 20 people from different background mainly not in the photo business for many of them but with photo as a passion and a hobby, decide to create a group that will promote photography with different activities across the years, and all the profit will be donate to the Hopital Maisonneuve Rosemont in Montreal, to the children department. Next years, 2009, will be the real launch for us as whe will be associate with a huge sport event (pro hockey team 100th anniversary), and one of the best sport photographer that cover them for more than 20years (and many olympic games) will be with us, as for now i cant talk more about it, but if youre in Montreal around june july 2009, come and see is images : ) It a major time investment, as i do this in my none existent free time : ) a lot have to be done; getting some sponsor to help us with the expense, i will do all the printing using a epson 7880..around 600 prints..finding a place to make the exposition etc.. The same could be done everywhere in the world, in a smaller scale, but it doestn take much to help others, it doestn take much to get a smile from someone you help. heres the web site, for now in french only, in english when whe can.. http://www.montrealpassionphoto.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond_ocampo Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Congratulations to the guys who won! Enjoy your membership. Here's hoping I win something next year. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jody.coleman Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 See. there are some wonderful people in the world. my reason for not having yet purchased a subscription is my lack of knowledge and understanding. im spending hours reading and attempting so dont really have much spare cash yet for it (although the penny pot is growing) i too am a volounteer with a national (UK) first aid group (SJA) and weekly spend time capturing different events i attend in the hope of expanding my knowledge. but there are a whole heap of people well deserving of a free subscription. good on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrown Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'll throw my name in there... thanks for the opportunity and good luck to all. I have to say, everyone I've met on Photo.net has been well worth something like this. Let's keep the karma flowing... Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_johnston Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thank you very much Patrick, it will be well used. As I spend at least three-five or more hours a day on Photo.net... Being retired allows me to spend the time doing what I want to do most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbienate Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Please consider me as well. I know I don't deserve it, especially considering everything else I've received for free from this great site (more specifically, the members of this great community!). But I would really love it (and try to put it to good use)! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricklavoie Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 in case people didtn read past the FREE..i already give the *winner* yesterday 7pm : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephaniesaniga Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Wow. What a wonderful idea. So glad there are people like you out there in the world. Life is good, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawyn21 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Patrick People like you are the reason this community is so strong. It is very gracious of you. I'd like to throw my towle into the ring for consideration. Warm Regards! johncalvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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