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Local Photographer Participates in International Model Search

Jefferson, Oregon—December 31st, 2009 – Local photographer, Daniel Troutman of Troutman Photography LLC, is participating in the 2010 International Charity Model Search to select North America’s Cutest Family and to raise funds for the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation (NILMDTS.org). Last year’s competition featured 2,000 model’s images and raised $164,775 for the NILMDTS organization.

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS), is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization committed to assisting parents and families going through the difficult time when they experience an early infant loss. NILMDTS connects families with volunteer photographers and provides them with a reproducible CD of the images of their baby at no cost to the family. For further information on NILMDTS, visit their website at www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org.   

Participating photographers submit portraits of local families for online voting. Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1, and all proceeds from the votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS.org).

The grand prize international winner will be determined from the 52 city finalists. Many exciting prizes will be awarded, and the grand prize winner receives a new car. The winners will be selected from the finalist gallery by photography and modeling industry experts. The winning family also receives a session with the renowned portrait artist Sandy Puc’ and international recognition.

People who want to enter their families in the contest may do so by calling Troutman Photography at 503-871-5505. The contest is open to residents of the US and Canada. For more information, visit http://sandypucmodels.com/.

Daniel Troutman is a professional portrait and commercial photographer, practicing in Oregon since 1999. He’s an active member of the Professional Photographers of America and has been  published by VH1 and Newsweek.  Samples of his work are available at www.troutmanphoto.com .

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