As with everything that seems to be too good to be true, this is too ... but this time for a good cause - please read on!

I love photographing weddings. I take pictures of happy couples making life-long commitments to one another and then watch them celebrate that commitment with friends and family ... and I get to tell their story through my images.

Yet, there are many couples who can't afford a photographer to capture their special day. Either through tragedy, illness, some other untimely event, or due to dire economic circumstances, their wedding day isn't going to be preserved for them to enjoy ever after. Their commitment to one another is no less, however.

I'd like to help couples faced with unfortunate circumstances. At least once per year, I will donate my services to a couple whose economic circumstances don't permit them the luxury of hiring a professional photographer. In fact, I won't limit this offer to just couples getting married but will extend it to families who may have other unique photographic needs such as having a family member with a terminal or life-changing illness combined with significant economic hardship.

You needn't worry about my being sensitive to helping others in need. I've great empathy for others especially those experiencing a difficult time in their lives.

To fulfill my commitment to help , I'll travel anywhere within a 3 hour drive of Worcester, Massachusetts. In addition, other photographers have joined the team:

Once a month I'll review the essays received and will contact the submission writers about those individuals that I'd like further information on. Note that I'll acknowledge receipt of all applications and I won't contact anyone discussed in the essays without first asking if it is okay to do so.

That's all there is to it. I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards, John Fitzpatrick