STM Creative to Provide One Wisconsin Charity With Much-Needed Pro-Bono Photography Support

MILWAUKEE (October 24, 2008) - The Picturing Hope Initiative launched by STM Creative, the commercial photography division of Shoot the Moon Photography is in full swing. There are only eight more days to nominate your favorite Wisconsin charity.

WHO: Any Wisconsin not for profit organization who would benefit from free photography services from STM Creative.

WHAT: The initiative is a competition among Wisconsin not for profit organizations designed to support the good works of the winning organization through photography. The 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.

WHERE: Nominate a charity using a simple online form at www.STMPhoto/picturinghope.com.

WHEN: Nominations are being accepted now through October 31, 2008.

WHY: "This, our first year of STM Creative has been truly successful, and this is an inspiring, creative way we can support the community that has helped us achieve so much success," stated Joy Vertz, founder of STM Creative.

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