Negativity and selfishness gets great publicity in our social networking, indirect-contact society. You’d be led to believe the world’s running low on good people and that no one cares for or respects one another anymore. Their only concerns are themselves; and when they’re in need, no one is willing to lend them a hand without reward.
This is not the case. Kind, caring, selflessly-generous people still exist. Doug Sims is a shining example.
A successful celebrity and event photographer, his Sims Photography has captured such stars as Trey Songz, LL Cool J, Pop Evil, Faith Evans, Morris Chestnut, and Boney James.
In addition, Sims is the publisher and designer of Grander Magazine. While his eye for stylish imagery is sought after by models and entertainers from around the country, he takes time to make everyday people feel as though their names belong on a marquee too. While good at what he does, he’s also a good person and one who believes in helping others.
I asked Doug Sims to tell me about a time when he did something nice for someone he didn’t know. Here’s what he shared.
“I was approached by a high school principal, he was telling me about one of his students that was really good in their classes, had excellent grades, but because of their family’s income they couldn’t afford to get senior photos done.
He asked me if I would donate the time and photos so this senior could graduate with at least some memories in the form of high school photos.
So, I went ahead and donated my time, took photos for the student, and they appreciated it! It made me feel good that I could offer something to someone, especially someone that was deserving.
Many of us can relate to not being able to get something we wanted at a particular time in our lives due to finances. Seeing something that everyone else has as a teenager, you don’t want to feel left out.
Me growing up in a single-parent household, my mother raised 4 kids by herself. When I was young, I knew it would have been a struggle for my mother to pay $300 for senior pictures.
I never had senior pictures taken! I never asked my mother because I didn’t want to put that kind of pressure on her. I understood that particular situation first-hand.
Even though I’m a celebrity photographer I still give back to the community.” |THIS.
[By Mr. Joe Walker]
“We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving.” – ‘We Are the World’
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