We had the privilege this year of working with a very talented, fun Senior, Bryce, who was born with a cleft lip and palate. When he learned about our "Celebration of Smiles" benefit he offered us his own before and after pictures to help our other clients understand what their donations will accomplish. Bryce was born with an open palate (the roof of the mouth) and had to be fed through a tube. If not fixed, he would not have ever been able to talk. His family would never have had the joy of seeing him smile.

Operation Smile is an organization of medical professionals who travel worldwide performing cleft palate surgeries. $240 is all it takes to save one child's smile. On Saturday, we will join with photographers around the nation to raise funds for this worthy cause. For your $24 donation you will receive a mini-session, a 5x7 portrait, and the joy of knowing that you have helped change a child's life.

Today, Bryce is a successful student and excellent drummer, and looking forward to attending Northwestern in the fall. We thank him for allowing us to share his story with you.

On April 21, 2012, from 10am until 6pm, we will host “Celebration of Smiles Day” -- a wonderful opportunity for you to update individual portraits of your family members and at the same time support the work of Operation Smile.

For your $24 donation, you will receive a personalized mini photo session, a chance to select your favorite image, a desk-sized (5x7) portrait, and a Facebook image to use for your profile.
Along with other participating members of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), we have pledged to donate 100% of each $24 donation made to PPA Charities, which has chosen Operation Smile as its charitable partner.

We hope you will join with us in helping to make this vital work possible. As always . . . we look forward to creating some truly wonderful portraits of you or your family members.

Call us at 985.649.3234 to reserve your session, or stop in and see us on Saturday from 10 to 6.

Warm wishes,
Paul & Julie Wood
Paul Wood Photography