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We've been in a flurry of activity over here at the fidelis labs. We (Kristen and I) have been learning about more productive ways to give in our lives. I'm not looking for any sort of philosophical discussion on this, but i do welcome it. Across the board most everyone, from the impoverished to the uber-wealthy, agree that the best form of charity is an education. Teach a man to fish, right? Lemonade Day is just that, it is teaching and encouraging entrepreneurship in children. Local businesses are donating massive amounts of time and money for promotional materials, learning workbooks, and general sponsorship of these kids.
The idea is this, simply teach kids to run a business. From very the simple, "hey, make some lemonade for people on your street." to the more complex, "hey, raise some capital, control your inventory, create a unique recipe and manage your income" Lemonade day gets kids interested in doing for themselves and their community.
We had the privileged of being asked to donate our time and skills in a more specific way. The biggest challenge they have in their first year of lemonade day BC-S was just getting people interested. So, we got to shoot some lemon oriented photobooth!!! This was a blast to shoot. Cases and cases of very sour treats, tons of charitable adults and some very cute kids made this shoot for us. We got to shoot some bigger names in our area including the mayor of college station, the head of the ISD, and several local entrepreneurs. Also, a puppy. What's not to love?
The idea is this, simply teach kids to run a business. From very the simple, "hey, make some lemonade for people on your street." to the more complex, "hey, raise some capital, control your inventory, create a unique recipe and manage your income" Lemonade day gets kids interested in doing for themselves and their community.
We had the privileged of being asked to donate our time and skills in a more specific way. The biggest challenge they have in their first year of lemonade day BC-S was just getting people interested. So, we got to shoot some lemon oriented photobooth!!! This was a blast to shoot. Cases and cases of very sour treats, tons of charitable adults and some very cute kids made this shoot for us. We got to shoot some bigger names in our area including the mayor of college station, the head of the ISD, and several local entrepreneurs. Also, a puppy. What's not to love?
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This last month has been wicked crazy. If we are honest here, it was almost unbearably crazy. But I've had the lyric "I get by with a little help from my friends" constantly running a loop through my head. Truth is, although it isn't all over, we've made it through the last month by the grace and kind nature of those around us. We've moved twice (still have one to go), built walls, painted, exercised our bodies, sold cars, bought cars, launched websites, and thrown parties. All of these things have gone so very smoothly because of our friends.
At our "Grand Opening/Merge with Village Cafe" Party last week, we were mostly pumped to hang out and get some time with those friends. It was a fun time, but also it was a time that encouraged us to reflect on the gift of the people who have been surrounding and influencing us for the last three years. It was kind of cool. It was also a time to give back in a very small way. We set up a booth and had a whole slew of computers there to get people their images right on the spot. We had fun with it and hope you enjoy seeing some of the pics.
At our "Grand Opening/Merge with Village Cafe" Party last week, we were mostly pumped to hang out and get some time with those friends. It was a fun time, but also it was a time that encouraged us to reflect on the gift of the people who have been surrounding and influencing us for the last three years. It was kind of cool. It was also a time to give back in a very small way. We set up a booth and had a whole slew of computers there to get people their images right on the spot. We had fun with it and hope you enjoy seeing some of the pics.
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Well, the short of it is this Thursday from 3p-8p at the Village Cafe in Downtown Bryan we will be there taking pictures at our photo booth and giving them to you right then! We will also have cupcakes, hummus with veggies, and icy San Pelligrinos to cut the heat, compliments of The Village Cafe.
The long version, over the last week or so we have been moving our studio into the Village Cafe in Downtown Bryan-woo-hoo! We are so pumped to be right in the middle of the happening Downtown area, and these Village Cafe folk have been super welcoming. This party is officially celebrating our move in to the Village Cafe and the new launch of www.fidelisstudio.com
Here is the official invite, so that you all know you are truly invited, that is always an awkward feeling to not be sure... We hope to get to snap some awesome/hysterical/memorable/cheesy/ incriminating(well maybe not that last adjective) photos for your facebook page, or just because you want to do something on Thursday!
Basically, if you don't have plans this coming Thursday, now you can. Bring your roommates, family, friends, coworkers and come get crazy at our photobooth!
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we shot a wedding in January where we got to set up our photobooth. these are gaining popularity in the wedding world, but instead of renting a booth with curtain, stool, small space, and strips of paper, mark and carrie hired us to do little mini-studio sessions with their guest. the cool thing about this whole set up is that Kristen and I can do it without missing a beat or a moment of the reception since there is two of us. I, tim, get to get crazy and at times a little cheeky, while kristen dances her little booty off. we end up with some great photos of the reception with the added benefit of these little darlings. also, we set up a little early and got some fun photos of carrie in her cute bride shirt being attacked by mark. enjoy.
P.S. their wedding photos to follow soon!
Totila says:
You all are just sooooo amazing!
(03.01.10 @ 07:40 PM)
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