an artist project
by Michael Martinez
MY MISSION:
To help Houston’s hungry children, one Monochrome Moment at a time!
As summer begins, many children in Houston lose access to school-provided meals, worsening food insecurity. One in five children in Houston faces uncertainty about their next meal. Recent news about economic challenges like job loss and budget cuts are only expected to increase the number of food-insecure children.
As a father, it pains my heart to think about the physical and psychological toll that hunger can take on families. I decided that I wanted to somehow use my talents to help give back to those in need. Why not use portraits of children, as a way to give back to other children?
MY PROJECT:
My Monochrome Moments project focuses on creating simple, classic in-studio portraits of individual children. But they are far from ordinary!
These black and white portraits are created in square format with an artistic border. I'm printing them on a luxurious fine art paper and each one is hand-signed and embossed with the Monochrome Moments logo. Add one of our unique framing options, and this work of art will be sure to be a stand-out art piece in your home!
THE BENEFICIARIES:
All session donations go to local charities providing meals and support for children during the summer. I urge you to make a donation and help fight hunger in our community! As a reward, I’ll create a stunning portrait of your child that will melt your heart every time you look at it.
As I get the first leg of this idea up and running, I can see how many different schools and organizations could truly benefit from this project. If you are interested in partnering to raise money for your organization, please contact us to see how this project could benefit your cause.
For now, my mission begins to help Houston’s hungry children, one Monochrome Moment at a time!
donate $100
and receive:
15-minute session for one child
5x5 artist proof, printed and signed by Michael
($400 total value)
HOW TO BOOK YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION
Click on the button below to choose a date and time. A $20 non-refundable scheduling fee will be due to reserve your spot. This amount can be applied to any additional print or framing purchases.
2 ways TO MAKE YOUR $100 DONATION:
1. Monetary-Online: Click on one of the organizations below to make a $100 donation and send us a screenshot of your receipt! E-MAIL to studio@martinezportraits.com or TEXT to (713) 355-5345, (be sure to include your name).
HOUSTON FOOD BANK
KIDS’ MEALS, INC.
TARGET HUNGER
2. Physical-Food Items: Purchase $100 in non-perishable food items and simply bring them with you the day of your session. We will collect them and donate them to our current food pantry sponsoree.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I use this Monochrome Moments project to raise money for my school or organization? We’d be happy to help you with that! Just send us an email or talk to us about it when you’re here for your session!
Are these sessions always available? No, our Monochrome Moments sessions are available for a limited time each year.
Can I book a session for my infant? Our Monochrome Moments sessions are for children ages 1-18, and would not be available for a child under the age of 1.
Can you photograph all of my kids together? This project is for individual portraits only, and while siblings may be scheduled back-to-back, they will not be photographed together.
If I have more than one child, do I need to make more than one donation? Yes. The session and print given with each donation is for an individual child, you would need to donate $100 for each child you would like to book a session for.
What if I want a larger portrait from my session? No problem! We have several additional sizes (including wall sizes) available for purchase. We also have a few unique framing options available that will really make your artist print stand out! CLICK HERE to check out all of the sizing and pricing options available.
Can I upgrade the print included with my donation? While you may purchase additional artist prints, you cannot upgrade the gift that comes with your donation. Most donors enjoy using their 5x5 artist print on their desk or table and typically select something larger to display on the wall.
Does it have to be printed in black and white? Yes, all of our Monochrome Moments portraits are printed in black and white.
Can I purchase the digital file? Digital images are not available from our Monochrome Moments sessions.