Katie Thurmes

If I had to describe myself in two words, I’d say I’m a… 
optimistic kazoo-player!
imagine1day... 
when the optimism of a child rules the world.
What is the title of your Creatribution™? 
'Make your Mama Proud' photo sessions
I don't know what the title will be yet 
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What is your Creatribution™? 

I am photographing portrait sessions and a wedding - and gifting the funds back to imagine1day. My hope is that these photos sessions are not a singular experience for those who benefit - but, instead, will serve as inspiration among family, friends and an army of strangers to feel and act on the same inspiration that has found me. It's already happening. Friends - be they designers, servers, event planners - have been giving their time and are circling it back to Imagine1day. I am truly grateful, amazed and blessed. I can't wait to see what becomes of their Creatributions.

What do you love, love, love doing? 

I love being a daughter, a friend, a part of something.
I love finding the sunshine. I love running in the rain we're given
I love taking dirt roads and the long way home.
I love seeing the details of a moment.
i love a good giggle-cry. i love finding YES people.
i love photo-making, word-making, joy-making, and day-making.
i love doing my part to be a happy good human.

What do you expect to learn, discover, or achieve through your Creatribution™? 

A good friend of mine has always said in everything, "Plan to be surprised." I have no doubt that the goodness of people will surely surprise me over and over again in this journey. I can't wait to see even more of what I'm already seeing - that unfolding and ever-revealing beauty that lies in the way people pay it forward. time and time again.

What about imagine1day is most important to you? 

I'm amazed, inspired and grateful for the movement they've created to forever believe in the unlimited potential in each of us. We all have stories worth telling - and that reminder is one that can light the world.

What is something you have learned that you NEVER knew before imagine1day? 

The power of one - to empower another who will empower another who will empower another...

Why did you choose imagine1day? 
There is no experience like the one that finds you. And there's nothing more beautiful than a group of like-minded optimists who believe in the good of their neighbors, who open their minds and hearts to the stories of the world, who pay it forward at every chance they get. shine on!