Photographer changes his entire business during Covid but still finds a way to give back!
Meet Andrew Weeks; we wanted to feature this do-gooder to share his mission in giving to not only charities and organizations in need but also to local families looking to give their child a keepsake portrait! We sat down with him to ask a few questions about his My Lovey & Me fundraiser and how you can get involved!
Q: Why did you start the My Lovey & Me series?
A: I started the My Lovey & Me series over a decade ago when my firstborn was around a year old and I took a photo of him with his lovey, a stuffed monkey named Norman. As soon as I took it, I knew I was going to treasure it, and only wished I had one of these of me and my teddy bear, Paddington, from way, back when from my childhood. And with that, the series was born. After a few jammed-packed portrait events it seemed like a no-brainer to combine this adorable series and its portrait events with charities, to raise funds for as many good causes as possible.
Q: What is the mission of My Lovey & Me?
A: The mission is threefold. One, capture in a photograph the heart-warming love between a child and their lovey. Two, give that child and their family a keepsake portrait, one that they can treasure forever. Third, the final part of the mission is to spread and build on all that love by always connecting each event with a charity or organization in need.
Q: How can people get involved?
A: The easiest way is to sign up via our Eventbrite link and grab a spot for your child at the next My Lovey & Me portrait event on 02/13/21. Another way is to spread the word, let your friends and your network know that they can get a keepsake portrait, and support our community all at the same time. Last, my studio is always looking for new organizations to partner with to host My Lovey & Me events and raise money for great causes. Please feel free to reach out to Andrew@andrewweeksphotography.com or 415.690.9709.
Q: Where can we find you?
A: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewweeksphotography/
Website: AndrewWeeksPhotography.com
Email; Andrew@andrewweeksphotography.com
Eventbrite link to event on 02/13: https://myloveyandme_maskfundraiser_021221.eventbrite.com
A lovey, a teddy bear, a cuddle buddy, a blankie... Every child has that one special friend who goes with them everywhere and without whom bedtime would be impossible. Capture that special relationship forever with a keepsake portrait of your child and their lovey by Andrew Weeks Photography. On February 13th, Andrew Weeks Photography will be hosting a My Lovey & Me portrait event in support of M.A.S.K. Reserve your child's spot to have an absolutely adorable portrait taken with their favorite lovey. Every participant in the event will receive one retouched, high-resolution digital image of their choosing included in their $50 donation to M.A.S.K.!!! M.A.S.K. (Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings) is an amazing organization. Its focus is on interrupting violence in some of Chicago’s most challenged neighborhoods, and teaching children to grow up as friends rather than enemies. This description doesn't even come close to explaining their approach, their impact, their passion, and their bravery. Please check them out and support them any way you can. Our city needs us. Our city needs M.A.S.K.
