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Daniel Celvi, Photographer
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Schaumburg | IL | United States | Posted: 2:34 AM on 02.07.10 |
->> This is a bit OT, but it is one of those things that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy about the Sportsshooter and photojournalism community as a whole.
I'm pretty broke right now; I've got enough to feed myself and put gas in my car (usually), but extraneous spending is out of the question. Basically, 2009 was less than a good year for me. As such, my SS membership was to go the wayside. 30 bucks? That's 2 weeks of gas.
Then I got an e-mail today (Saturday). My membership was already supposed to have expired, but apparently it was still active. I had no clue. Someone had paid for a year of membership for me. I have no idea who did this or even how—it was an anonymous e-mail that informed me of the deed. In the grand scheme of things, it's a small gesture. But it was a great bit of light in otherwise gloomy times.
To the person that did it, thank you. It means more than you know. Now, to not waste such a gift, I have several thousand photos that have gone un-edited and un-posted for too long. I think I'll be getting on that.
2010 is already looking better than 2009. Three job interviews in January (more than I've had since November), some prospective work, and a first-phase phone interview coming up this week. I've been working to keep myself current and expand my experience, and I think it's starting to pay off. It might be slowly, but my situation is turning around. I hope it is for everyone else. |
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Eugene P. Tanner, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Honolulu | HI | USA | Posted: 4:36 AM on 02.07.10 |
| ->> Nice to know the "Aloha Spirit" is alive and well in Sportsshooter land... |
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Nick Morris, Photographer
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WorldWide Global | ALL | Terra Firma | Posted: 11:26 AM on 02.07.10 |
| ->> Thanks for sharing Daniel. I wish you the best of luck and a very prosperous 2010. If you have time I posted a link with a list of photo jobs. Take a peak you never know. |
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Tim Kelly, Photographer
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Troy | MI | USA | Posted: 11:28 AM on 02.07.10 |
->> Good luck on the interviews....
And to the anonymous philanthropist: That was very nice, little things add up... |
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John Todd, Photographer
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Palo Alto | CA | usa | Posted: 11:44 AM on 02.07.10 |
->> Well Done!
This story just made my day.
Go Sportsshooter, Go!!!! |
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William Guerro, Photographer
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Galloway | NJ | USA | Posted: 12:28 PM on 02.07.10 |
| ->> Nice! Good luck with the interviews. |
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Steven Mullensky, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Port Townsend | WA. | USA | Posted: 5:26 PM on 02.07.10 |
->> Pay it forward.
Good luck. |
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