Friday, March 26, 2010
Pic of the Week - March 26, 2010
You might remember this oldie-but-goodie of Buddie! Just realized Easter is so close, but this card could be sent for any occasion, Easter, Thinking of You, Get Well, Love, etc. It will be under the Miscellaneous section of my doggy greeting cards, www.kathykupka.com. You can also find this one in time for Easter at Blackberry's in Purcellville, and the Reign of Cats & Dogs in Leesburg.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Pic of the Week - March 12, 2010
Pic(s) of the Week - Customized Note Cards Aren't they adorable? Since so many people wrote that they loved my portrait of "The Secret" with the girls on the beach, I've decided to show more of my child photography. Please contact me for pricing for customized press printed note cards which include writing on the front and inside of the cards. Also, the ribbon on the image above can be changed to blue for a boy, etc. The It's a Boy doggy greeting card is on my website: www.kathykupka.com Have a great weekend!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Sorry, no Pic of the Week! I'm taking this opportunity to let everyone know about my cancer patient presentation that is finally off the ground and running!
My presentation is called "But There is Treatment" because those were the first words I really heard my doctor say when he diagnosed me with Multiple Myeloma. The multi-media art work below was done by my friend, Pam Margraf; and the description of my presentation was written by my daughter, Shani. I'll let the comments/reviews further below tell you about the reactions I received from showing it to a MM support group, and to a group of photographers at the VPPA convention. In April, I'll be presenting it to a MM support group at Johns Hopkins, and to the Middleburg Womens' Networking group at the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Inn.
If you know of a cancer support group (for any cancer), and/or a hospital near you that may be looking for an inspirational speaker, please let me know.
Thank you!
Kathy
www.kathykupka.com
"Kathy is an inspirational speaker for cancer patients. "But There IS Treatment" is her story. Her entertaining and informative slide show uses images of her canine-clients to chronicle Kathy's journey in life from single mom to professional photographer to cancer patient. It is a concise overview, aimed to share her experience dealing with unexpected hurdles; a serious story told with humor. The precious images of dogs, with those candid expressions only seen in children and animals, capture and reflect the range of feelings, both physical and emotional, that one can expect to go through in the course of cancer, from diagnosis to treatment to 'afterward.' All cancer experiences are unique, but through this presentation, Kathy hopes to encourage and inspire confidence to all those experiencing it, at whatever stage, through sharing the common thread; the scary roller coaster-effect that CAN have you smiling at the end, and enriched by the experience gained along the way." Shani Sands
Comments from the Multiple Myeloma Support Group in Fairfax, VA in December 2009:
“We all really enjoyed your excellent presentation at the MM Support group today. It was humorous and informative. I think that anyone would benefit and enjoy hearing and seeing your story. Thanks so much for coming to our group.” Susan Carlson RN MM Group Facilitator
“Sorry to have missed our Tuesday meeting……heard ....that Kathy Kupka’s slide show was a hit..” Sabine Gnesdiloff, LCSW, OSW-C Program Manager, Life with Cancer LWC Family Center 8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA
"Your presentation was both entertaining and informative." Dennis, MM patient
Below are comments from my state photography convention last week in Richmond, VA:
"The presentation was wonderful!!! The music went well with your slides and story. The doggie faces were just right for the story. Your timeline was great and you didn't get off of the subject. You added humor and hope to a subject that is challenging to say the least. The title "But There is Treatment" was an excellent way to start!! I wish more people could see and hear your program and meet you. It would give people facing multiple myeloma hope, and those without it an understanding of what one must go through to keep ahead of it. Also they would be more at ease talking to patients with the illness. Keep up the great work!! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us at the Virginia Professional Photographer's Association Convention. It was an inspiration to all!!! "
Sharon Younce, Photographer, VPPA 2010 Convention Chairman
"Kathy, I cannot express how grateful I am for you to give your presentation to the VPPA on Sunday, February 21, 2010. The gathering was quite moved by your candid and informative slide show and remarks....You did a fantastic job! Sharon kept laughing and Polly had gator tears. You hit both sides of the emotions. Jim Carpenter, Photographer
"I really enjoyed your program it was informing with the use of the dogs. The different dogs were great and a wonderful way to get the truth about the disease while the humor made me laugh. I hope a lot of people will have the opportunity to see your program." Jan Carson, Photographer
"Kathy, that wonderful smile you constantly gave to us throughout your presentation immediately put everyone at ease while bringing an awareness to a lesser known form of cancer, Multiple Myeloma. The pictures of the dogs' expressions blend seamlessly with the story you tell. "But There Is Treatment" is a heart warming story for all. " Jim Sanders, Photographer
OK - if you read all of the above, here's a Pic of the Week for you!
Elmo - Long Haired Jack Russell
The DOGGY card above can be found by going to my website and clicking on Doggy Greeting Cards and then clicking on the Miscellaneous section. Doggy greeting cards are $4.95 each. Accepting Visa, MasterCard, & Discover credit cards.
Click below:
http://www.kathykupka.com/mp_client/pictures.asp?action=viewphotos&size=thumbnails&thumbpagenum=1&eventid=21472&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=0&bw=false
My presentation is called "But There is Treatment" because those were the first words I really heard my doctor say when he diagnosed me with Multiple Myeloma. The multi-media art work below was done by my friend, Pam Margraf; and the description of my presentation was written by my daughter, Shani. I'll let the comments/reviews further below tell you about the reactions I received from showing it to a MM support group, and to a group of photographers at the VPPA convention. In April, I'll be presenting it to a MM support group at Johns Hopkins, and to the Middleburg Womens' Networking group at the Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Inn.
If you know of a cancer support group (for any cancer), and/or a hospital near you that may be looking for an inspirational speaker, please let me know.
Thank you!
Kathy
www.kathykupka.com
"Kathy is an inspirational speaker for cancer patients. "But There IS Treatment" is her story. Her entertaining and informative slide show uses images of her canine-clients to chronicle Kathy's journey in life from single mom to professional photographer to cancer patient. It is a concise overview, aimed to share her experience dealing with unexpected hurdles; a serious story told with humor. The precious images of dogs, with those candid expressions only seen in children and animals, capture and reflect the range of feelings, both physical and emotional, that one can expect to go through in the course of cancer, from diagnosis to treatment to 'afterward.' All cancer experiences are unique, but through this presentation, Kathy hopes to encourage and inspire confidence to all those experiencing it, at whatever stage, through sharing the common thread; the scary roller coaster-effect that CAN have you smiling at the end, and enriched by the experience gained along the way." Shani Sands
Comments from the Multiple Myeloma Support Group in Fairfax, VA in December 2009:
“We all really enjoyed your excellent presentation at the MM Support group today. It was humorous and informative. I think that anyone would benefit and enjoy hearing and seeing your story. Thanks so much for coming to our group.” Susan Carlson RN MM Group Facilitator
“Sorry to have missed our Tuesday meeting……heard ....that Kathy Kupka’s slide show was a hit..” Sabine Gnesdiloff, LCSW, OSW-C Program Manager, Life with Cancer LWC Family Center 8411 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA
"Your presentation was both entertaining and informative." Dennis, MM patient
Below are comments from my state photography convention last week in Richmond, VA:
"The presentation was wonderful!!! The music went well with your slides and story. The doggie faces were just right for the story. Your timeline was great and you didn't get off of the subject. You added humor and hope to a subject that is challenging to say the least. The title "But There is Treatment" was an excellent way to start!! I wish more people could see and hear your program and meet you. It would give people facing multiple myeloma hope, and those without it an understanding of what one must go through to keep ahead of it. Also they would be more at ease talking to patients with the illness. Keep up the great work!! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us at the Virginia Professional Photographer's Association Convention. It was an inspiration to all!!! "
Sharon Younce, Photographer, VPPA 2010 Convention Chairman
"Kathy, I cannot express how grateful I am for you to give your presentation to the VPPA on Sunday, February 21, 2010. The gathering was quite moved by your candid and informative slide show and remarks....You did a fantastic job! Sharon kept laughing and Polly had gator tears. You hit both sides of the emotions. Jim Carpenter, Photographer
"I really enjoyed your program it was informing with the use of the dogs. The different dogs were great and a wonderful way to get the truth about the disease while the humor made me laugh. I hope a lot of people will have the opportunity to see your program." Jan Carson, Photographer
"Kathy, that wonderful smile you constantly gave to us throughout your presentation immediately put everyone at ease while bringing an awareness to a lesser known form of cancer, Multiple Myeloma. The pictures of the dogs' expressions blend seamlessly with the story you tell. "But There Is Treatment" is a heart warming story for all. " Jim Sanders, Photographer
OK - if you read all of the above, here's a Pic of the Week for you!
Elmo - Long Haired Jack Russell
The DOGGY card above can be found by going to my website and clicking on Doggy Greeting Cards and then clicking on the Miscellaneous section. Doggy greeting cards are $4.95 each. Accepting Visa, MasterCard, & Discover credit cards.
Click below:
http://www.kathykupka.com/mp_client/pictures.asp?action=viewphotos&size=thumbnails&thumbpagenum=1&eventid=21472&eventstatus=0&categories=no&keywords2=no&groupid=0&bw=false
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