I always love photographing YWCA Recessionistas (and Recessionisto’s – gotta give a shout out to the guys, too!) to help promote their Secret Seconds stores in Missoula for a few different reasons:

1. Our shoots are always a blast!
2. These volunteer models have mega awesome fashion sense (from clothes they find at the stores – that’s important to know!).
3.  Most importantly, it’s for a great cause!

 
The lovely folks from NCBI Missoula certainly lived up to these three things and, despite it being a bit windy (with the slight danger of going all Mary Poppins on the shoot with our rainbow umbrella), we all had a great time making images for a good cause. And, I’ve got to say, I think I now want everyone I photograph to wear a bright red union suit. (I kid, I kid – but how incredible is THAT find, right?!)

Last but not least, don’t forget why the YWCA is so important to our community – all sales at the Missoula YWCA‘s Secret Seconds thrift stores help women and children in crisis, including the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter. Talk about a great bargain – getting some new-to-you duds AND helping out a great cause. Thrift away my friends!

On the docket – portraits and the first wedding of the year!

Cheers,

-Kristine

It’s always so nice to be able to do something with my photography that really helps give back to the community and makes a difference – especially when it’s as fun as these two shoots were.

I had the pleasure of meeting up with three fabulous ladies from the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) for their Recessionista shoot for the YWCA Secret Seconds Stores, and these ladies seriously rocked their images – and their clothes! I mean, look at them! They are some stylin’ women! I can’t wait to reveal more ads from their shoot as well. :)

I also got to meet up with some folks from Adventure Cycling and have fun getting some action images with them, all the while looking quite stylish too. Don’t you want to BE them a little bit? I know I was experiencing both bike and outfit envy. :)

And, I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you all of why the YWCA is so important to our community – remember that all sales at the Missoula YWCA‘s Secret Seconds thrift stores help women and children in crisis, including the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter. Talk about a great bargain – getting some new-to-you duds AND helping out a great cause. Thrift away my friends!

On the docket: portraits and weddings! Don’t miss out!

Cheers,

-Kristine

Hi all! Keep your eyes open for the newest set of Recessionista ads featuring local Black Coffee Roasting Co. businessmen who are proud to shop at the Missoula YWCA‘s Secret Seconds thrift stores and show off their Recessionist-o chic side! We had a great time shooting these images, and I had so much fun designing the ads – thanks again for helping such a worthy cause.

And YOU can help too – pop on in to a store, get yourself some new-to-you duds, and do the YWCA a favor, too! All sales at YWCA Secret Seconds help women and children in crisis, including the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter.

On the docket: portraits and weddings – stay tuned!

Cheers,

-Kristine

I had such a fabulous time the past several days volunteering my photography for YWCA’s Secret Seconds 2011 Recessionista campaign. The models totally rocked their shoots as well as the Secret Seconds clothing they were showcasing, we all had a blast and made some great images to help promote an extremely worthy cause. You can grab some affordable styles and make a difference, too – all sales at YWCA Secret Seconds help women and children in crisis, including the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter.

Thanks ladies! I’m looking forward to doing this again!

Cheers!

-Kristine