STM Creative Launches the "Picturing Hope" Initiative

Commercial photographer to provide one Wisconsin charity with much-needed pro-bono photography support

MILWAUKEE (September 10, 2008) - STM Creative, the commercial photography division of Shoot the Moon Photography will launch the "Picturing Hope Initiative" on October 1, 2008. The initiative is a competition among Wisconsin not for profit organizations designed to support the good works of the winning organization through photography.

From October 1 - October 31, 2008, charities may be nominated using a simple online form at www.STMPhoto/picturinghope.com. One Wisconsin winning charity will receive a one-day photo shoot, valued at $1500, and approximately 10 finished images for unlimited use for one year. These images can then be used in the winning charity's printed pieces such as brochures and annual reports. At the end of the year, the organization will have the opportunity to buy the rights to the photos for a deeply discounted price, which will vary depending on the intended use for the photos.

"The launch of STM Creative has been truly successful, and this is a wonderful way we can support the community that has helped us achieve so much success in our first year," stated Joy Vertz, founder of STM Creative.

For more information about the competition and to read the eligibility requirements for nominees, visit www.STMPhoto/picturinghope.com.

Launched in January, 2008 STM Creative is the commercial photography division of Shoot the Moon Photography in Mequon, Wisconsin. Shoot the Moon Photography is a distinctive fine art portraiture and was named Milwaukee's top photography studio by WISN Channel 12 for 2007. One of the largest and most upscale studios in the Midwest, the studio offers unique, photojournalistic portrait sessions for maternity, infants, children, seniors, families, and weddings. For more information, call 262-240-9848.