It’s CRAZY to think that 2016 is all but over! This year has absolutely flown by, and what a year it has been. As I’ve been preparing My 5 Favorite Photos from 2016 (you can the 2015 edition here)post, I’m reminded how blessed we’ve been this year with some amazing journey’s and experiences. I was joking with Holly just last night that I’m not really sure what to think of the fact that my absolute favorite photo from 2016 was taken on January 7th. 🙂 I fear I peaked a little early!
As we reflect on the past year over this Christmas and Holiday Season, and look forward to the road ahead of 2017 (you see what I did there?), whatever it may bring, we hope you follow your passions and that your hands find fulfilling work to do. Happy Holidays everyone! See you next week for Christmas!
–Dan Thompson
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Fellow Photographers!
If you’re like me, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been the central focal point, or the backdrop for, some amazing photos and memories over the years. Due to the recent wildfires, lots of people that live in the communities surrounding the park have lost everything. This is OUR opportunity to give back to an area that has blessed us so richly. Steve Zigler, Bill Lea, and I have partnered with The Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) to establish a fund specifically for the photography community to donate to wildfire relief. This money goes directly to the GSMA, which will disperse it to families in need there.