One of my very favorite things about being a photographer in the Smokies is the people I have met along this journey. I have met many wonderful people who have started out as clients but evolved into friends. The Wallis Family is a wonderful example of folks who started out as clients but became friends and kindred spirits that share a passion for many of the same things. This sweet family was one of the very first families photographed by Rich Blessings Photography back in 2010 when I first started offering Mini Sessions to the people of Sevier County. Michael purchased a mini session certificate where the proceeds would go to help the youth of my church.
I've photographed this family on 4 occasions over the last 6 years, we share a love and passion for adoption as we have both been touched by having children born in other countries join our families. Along with adoption we have a passion for the cause of Jesus Christ and sharing his love when and how we can.
Heather has always been an inspiration to me. Every year she goes on a mission trip to love on children and people from China and Honduras. She has been a wonderful example of "Where there's a will, there's a way" in raising funds for the mission trips and I'm always excited to see her posts from the mission field each summer when she travels. Last year, their son Connor accompanied her to Honduras and this year their oldest son Cameron will go.
Heather has always come up with SUCH Creative idea's for raising funds for the mission trips and I've always supported when able. She has started PURELY127 and selling personalized items to raise funds for the mission trips.
"Purely127 is a ministry to fulfill James 1:27 that states we are to care for the widows and orphans in their distress—this is PURE religion. All profit from the sale of Purely127 products helps to fund mission trips and to purchase supplies for the orphanage. Not everyone is able to go on mission trips nor is everyone called to adopt an orphan, however, we are all commanded to care for them."
Heather contacted me with wanting to make me a custom / personalized bag at her cost if I would simply share her information, the project and the purpose to those who asked. I decided to take it a step further...I purchased another bag for one of my readers to win! I love this bag! Heather did a GREAT job matching up my Tree for the Rich Blessings Photography logo and paired it with a Purple and Black bag with the sharp silver design. Each bag she makes is entirely custom to the person and she will work with you to design the perfect bag. These bags are the perfect size for the gym, dance, reusable shopping bags, beach or pool bags, school book bags or anything else you can dream up!
So what's in it for you? The winner will win 1 of the PURELY127 Custom Canvas bags as well as a 30 minute mini session with yours truly (Rich Blessings Photography). The winner will also receive all of their images from the mini session via digital download as well as a print release!
I've included some photo's below of the awesome bag she made for me to share my business wherever I go as well as some photo's of the last mission trip Heather went on so that you can see the purpose behind the project!
If you would like to order customized bags for yourself, the price can't be beat! Just email Heather at Heather8645@gmail.com or contact her through the PURELY127 Facebook page. The Black/Color 12x12x3 Bags are $12. The White/Stripe/Color 16x16x4 Bags are $15. Each is completely customized and Heather will work with you to come up with the perfect design. She also offers "Coloring Shirts for Kids" which would be great Easter Basket Fillers and Faith Based "Baseball" Tees for adults and kids. All proceeds go towards funding mission trips.
ENTER HERE: (Folks outside of East TN--Please enter, the bag will be mailed to you and the certificate can be held until you visit the Smoky Mountains on Vacation!)
CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO ENTER!