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The Art of Giving Back

1/25/2018

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If you have followed me for any amount of time, you have noticed I am often the volunteer photographer at local events and fundraisers for various charities. This is my 'why'
As a child growing up in a very small Iowa town, I don't remember my family volunteering. I remember my parents being Jaycees for a time but that's it. The first time I heard about volunteering I was so confused. 'Work for no money? Why would anyone do that?'
I have learned there are a lot of amazing reasons people volunteer. One of the big reasons I do is fairly selfish! It feels good!!! I love being able to help out using a skill I have. Being able to provide something for a non-profit, like professional portraits for their marketing or covering an event, is just plain good. 
One recent event I photographed was called 'Gimme Shelter' It was for South Side Office of Concern to raise money to help with homelessness in the Peoria area. Participants of charity fundraisers often get all dolled up, eat a fancy meal and bid on awesome items donated by local businesses. 'Gimme Shelter' is about as far removed from that as it can possibly be! Participants get dolled up all right...in their warmest winter attire and prepare to spend the night sleeping outside the Peoria Civic Center in a cardboard box. There are short workshops for learning and activities to keep participants occupied, but it's a cold 6pm-6am event!  This event really opened my eyes. No matter how crummy my day may be, I can look around and know I have a warm and safe home to live in.
Do you volunteer? What local organizations have you fallen in love with?
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    Jenni Williams Photography provides clients with an experience like you've never had before. Style and Concept Consultation, Professional Hair and Makeup Artistry, Custom fun and relaxing session, Lunch, Reveal and Order appointment (on-site childcare included if needed) and Professional Art Installation.

    Jenni Williams has her Associates of Applied Arts in Professional Photography and graduated in 2000 from Hawkeye Community College Jenni also has earned a Bachelors of Applied Business in Entrepreneurship from Lincoln College in 2021, where she graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors.

    Jenni moved to Peoria in 2009 and is a proud wife to Ryan and mother to Arianna, Nola Sue, Brixen, Ember (angel baby) and Dexter.
    Jenni loves cooking, camping, gardening, personal development, traveling (especially cruising!) and is a HUGE believer in ‘The Secret’

    Jenni gave back through her volunteer work with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep for 10+ years, where she was a volunteer photographer and Area Coordinator and has donated over $50,000 in gift certificates to local charities, fundraisers and organizations.

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Jenni Williams Photography
www.JenniWilliams.com
121 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611
309-369-3814
Jenni Williams Photography is a Professional Photographer in East Peoria, Illinois specializing in family portraits, headshots, business portraits, not so corporate headshots and beauty.. Studio, in home and on-location sessions are available. 
 Central Illinois areas we serve include: Peoria, Brimfield, Farmington, Galesburg, Galva, East Peoria, Brimfield, Canton, Speer,, Havana, Laura, Kewanee, Mason City, Maquon, Kickapoo,McLean, Hopedale, Mackinaw, Bloomington, Normal, Hopedale, El Paso, Bradford, Rome, Lacon, Minonk, Henry, Washington, Lacon, Morton, Pekin, Princeton, North Pekin, Marquette Heights, Creve Coeur,  Lasalle, Germantown Hills, Peru, Spring Valley, Wyoming, Princeville, Sunnyland, Dunlap, Rome and Chillicothe. 
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