Annual Cyber Monday Sale! DVD. Shirt. Field Guide!
Wednesday Update :: Sale is over! We did it! Thank you everyone!
Happy Holidays one and all! It’s time for our annual OneLight DVD Cyber Monday sale for charity! In addition to having our one day, and one day only DVD sale, my BFF Ab8ta and I have teamed up again to bring you a limited edition t-shirt. Don’t you love the OMG BOKEH of Christmas lights? We’ve got the shirt for you! Our limited Spray & Pray shirt sold out in one day. This one will go as fast most likely.
As with all things that I unabashedly sell on this blog, proceeds from this sale are going to a great cause. Meet Quinn…
When Meg was eight years old her family met a young 20 something year old guy named Roger through their church. Roger was looking for a place to live and Meg’s family needed a little extra income to help out with rent each month. Roger, undaunted by the prospect of moving in with a family with four small kids, one with special needs, moved into the extra bedroom in their little house in Decatur, Georgia and quickly became a part of the family. Meg still refers to Roger as her “big brother”. He was very close to Meg’s family and so, when he got married and started having kids of his own, he named his 2nd daughter, Quinn, after Meg’s family.
About two months ago we got news that Quinn, who is now 14, was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (a connective tissue disorder). The EDS also caused Quinn to have a tethered spinal cord, severe scoliosis, and a chiari malformation in the brain. (A chiari malformation is a serious neurological disorder where the bottom part of the brain, the cerebellum, descends out of the skull and crowds the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine and causing many symptoms.)
She is in need of surgery to untether her spinal cord, and then decompression surgery to relieve the pressure in her brain. She spends every day with severe pain, back spasms, muscle cramping, and is unable to stand upright. She has lost her hearing in her left ear, lost the ability to read as her vision is blurry, has frequent seizures, and insomnia due to the pain. There are very few neurosurgeons who understand the connection between the EDS and the tethered cord/chiari malformation in the U.S., but her family has found a fabulous neurosurgeon in Washington, D.C who is very familiar with her situation. Sadly, their insurance company has denied her surgery because the neurosurgeon is out of state. Roger has a new job with benefits that kick in Jan. 1, 2013. Unfortunately, the doctor is still out-of-network, and there is a $20,000 deductible that must be met.
We want to help her meet that deductible and then some.
The OneLight DVD is for sale today for half price! $75 get’s you a 2 disc set of everything you need to know to get started with off camera flash. It’s on sale today… and today only.
The shirt is sold out!
Ab8ta has sold all the shirts!!! Check out his other shirts though. The Johnny Cusack is my personal favorite.
We are only a few DVDs away from meeting our goal to help Quinn. As soon as we hit that goal the sale is over and I’m back to my social media sabbatical!
BUT WAIT! There’s more!
For today… and today only. The OneLight Field Guide is on sale in print for $21.00 and… in e-book form (and through Mag Cloud’s iPad app) for $10.
Lastly… If none of this is for you, do me a favor… If this blog has ever been of help to you can you repay that by donating directly to Quinn? We’d all appreciate that. Check out her ChipIn page and follow her on facebook. Let’s make this happen. Let’s all chip in and make a difference to Quinn.
Cheers,
Zack
Alex Keeny said on November 26, 2012
I can’t afford much, but I can do a little… Best of luck to Quinn!
Michael Rpdx said on November 26, 2012
I like puns. And I don’t grok the fascination with bokeh. But the pun value of the shirt rulz.
Thanks.
Bix said on November 26, 2012
Got me another copy of the #OneLight DVD. Hope Quinn gets better.
Matt Penning said on November 26, 2012
Thank you for allowing us to help and to benefit at the same time.
Atul Tayade said on November 26, 2012
I was about to purchase the field guide 2 days back. I am just Lucky I guess! I regret that I was not able to watch your creative live 3 day event (was not aware). Past few days I have been reading the blog archives (and learned a lot) and luckily found this offer cum fund raiser. I am not missing this one.
I know you hate it… but I have to say “You are my Photography Guru”
Regards
Atul
New Delhi-India
Ethan Garrity said on November 26, 2012
Bought and done! Always willing to help you out… bring back the “Spray and Pray” t-shirt and will buy again!!
Matthew Greenfield said on November 26, 2012
Happy to help Quinn and glad to be able to chip in…
Feels like pittance to the amount you have given out…
cheers
Matthew
Neill Monks said on November 26, 2012
Bought both the book and the DVD, I would have bought the T-shirt too but unfortunately there’s no shipping to UK. Thanks for all the great work and I hope you raise enough money for Quinn.
Anna said on November 26, 2012
Darn, they dont ship the tshirts internationally
Zack said on November 26, 2012
Not sure what the issue is with some international orders. We have 5 going to the UK alone as well as Canada, Singapore, the Netherlands, and a few more places.
Derek said on November 26, 2012
Zack, with all you’ve done to bring me back into the photography profesion, it’s the least I can do. THANKS! Funny, just picked up the book this week past.
Ignacio Gonzalez said on November 26, 2012
i hope one of those UK orders is mine, i placed it this morning (UK time). been wanting to buy the One Light field guide for a while, and what better excuse than to contribute to Quinn’s operation.
Luigi Crespo said on November 26, 2012
Quinn is blessed to have friends like you Zack and Meg. Just ordered my DVD set. Can’t wait to hear you met your goal and we all got a little piece of Zack wisdom.
Neill Monks said on November 26, 2012
Hi Zack, it’s the t-shirts that don’t ship internationally, it’s mentioned in the FAQs. I would love to have the opportunity to purchase the t-shirt at another time. Looking forward to receiving the DVD and the book!
Jason McCleery said on November 26, 2012
Good info…great cause! Sold! Thanks Zack
Dan said on November 26, 2012
Love the shirt!
Jeremy Ellsworth said on November 26, 2012
Awesome sale for an awesome cause! Purchased the DVD and the book. Praying for Quinn.
Peter said on November 26, 2012
Just bought one DVD I’m happy to help… This is perfect example what is absolutely wrong with this country’s healthcare system!!! Thank God I have full coverage in Europe no questions asked no doctors that are excluded from my coverage…
LENOCE said on November 26, 2012
I highly recommend the one light field guide!
Hugh said on November 26, 2012
Here’s another vote for international t-shirt sales! There I was, credit card in hand, all ready to buy one, but alas I have the misfortune to live in Scotland.
Ah well, off to look at DVDs instead…
Jez Sullivan said on November 26, 2012
I ordered the digital fieldguide, already have it in print, but an electronic copy is handy amd well dome to supporting the people around you man!
Noel said on November 27, 2012
Done ordered and it felt extra good. Your a good man Z. Arias
Les Doerfler said on November 27, 2012
I missed my chance to sign up for the Cuba trip, so I used some of that cash to help Quinn on her journey.
Happy Holidays to the Arias/Quinn clan!
James Salyers said on November 27, 2012
Had your DVDs in my wish list. Couldn’t wait any longer when I saw the cause. Hope to buy you a beer one day. Best of luck to the young lady.
J–
Jon McGuffin said on November 27, 2012
Hey Zach, thanks for the tip off on Quinn, direct donation made… You’re the man…
Glyn Dewis said on November 27, 2012
T Shirt ordered and on way to the Uk..actually make that a wet UK
Cheers for letting us know about this Zack,
All the best,
Glyn
Justin Osmer said on November 27, 2012
Purchased! Good luck Quinn. Hope everything goes well and you make it through it all.
Dan said on November 27, 2012
Get well soon Quinn. Purchased the digital copy.
brandy said on November 27, 2012
purchased the field guide, thanks for all that you do. Luv your tumblr.
Mike said on November 28, 2012
Your blog has helped educate me and helped me grow as a photographer, made a small direct donation to say thanks for all I’ve learned.
BJ said on November 28, 2012
Just donated! Thanks for the heads up Zach! My wife and I hope for the very best for Quinn.
Doug Hall said on November 28, 2012
You’re good people.
David said on December 5, 2012
Purchased !
Mike said on December 7, 2012
Chipped in. Thanks for everything.
pbl said on December 9, 2012
I’ve spent the last 3 hours around here.
Amazing.
Tank you very much.
Dave said on December 10, 2012
Chipped in… Thanks for all you do and give
R. J. Kern said on December 17, 2012
I’m wearing my Bokeh shirt now in support of such a wonderful project to help Quinn. Thanks for you efforts!!! Quinn, I’m sending you positive vibes from Minneapolis!