UPDATE!

Hi Friends,

I just wanted to update you on the Yes Oui Cannes story, still in the works.

As you know, I'm standing in the top 10 in my category in the Sony World Photography Competition. There is a link on the right hand side of my page that shows all of the finalists & the winners. So, I didn't win first place but, that's ok..it's either first OR top 10. I'm all good :-)

I am still invited & encouraged to attend the event. I did receive tickets to the black-tie event & the week long festival! I have to say, in these trying times, it's pretty nice to have a happy place. I'm really looking forward to it!

My mantra- if you can think it, you can do it.

I know I can do it. 

Sometimes tho, we need to ask for help.

I would like to thank each & every one of my sponsors who have thus far helped me make this a reality. I truly appreciate it.  I would not be able to do it without you. If you would still like to help a girl out, please! by all means... I am over halfway there!  

So, I will continue to update this & send some photos, info on the event, and forever & always be grateful for my family & friends for their support. You all rock!

Karas

Yes oui Cannes!!

Dear friends,

I'm very excited to be able to share some news with you today.

As many of you know, this past year has been a tremendous creative challenge. Please let me explain. I joined a group of photographers, The 365ers; A photo a day for a year. (Thank you Jason Forest)I believe today is day 303. Anyway, it is one of the most exciting projects I have been involved with to date.

I decided to enter one of my photos into an international competition, The Sony World Photography Awards. Much to my pleasant surprise, out of over 25,000 entries, my submission made the shortlist and I am now standing in the top 10 in my category. As you can imagine, I am extremely happy and incredibly flattered to be included in that talent pool. 

As a finalist, my work will be showcased at the World Photography Awards in Cannes, France this April. Should I win first place, my expenses will be covered. As a finalist, I am still invited and encouraged to attend.

I am reaching out to my family, friends, and the art community for help to realize this tremendous opportunity. I know these are hard economic times for everyone, myself included. I am humbly asking everyone I know to help make this dream a reality. I know I have a wonderful group of friends and family that have supported me and continue to support me- this realization brings me much gratitude everyday.

So I ask, if you could please find it in your heart to donate even a small amount, it would certainly add up & I would be forever grateful.

Thank you sssoooooo much for your support!

I have posted links to the festival, the contest, & my jury selected photo.

Karas