Changes for the 2023/24 project:

I had to set aside my little giving back project due to Covid restrictions and challenges the past couple of years. Now that the worst is behind us, I’ve decided to relaunch the project with the following changes for the 2023/24 edition of the calendar.

We were able to update the blog/site and test the contest software to be sure everything is working as it should; however, there isn’t enough time this year to create, enhance, and composite images for a new calendar, so here is what is going to happen for the 2023/24 project:

  • The team and I will choose our top 20 images from the first eight (8) years and hold the public, $1-per-vote online contest towards the end of summer. The top 12 winners in the online contest will be featured in the 2024 calendar.
  • 100% of net funds raised in the ‘$1-per-vote’ online contest/fundraiser will go to donorschoose.org to help fund teacher projects from struggling school systems.

Thanks for your patience and understanding while we get our ducks in a row for what will be (in 2024/25) our 10th Anniversary “Enchanted Moments” calendar project.


Booking Photo Sessions Now for the 2024/25 “Enchanted Moments” calendar project!

A few things worth mentioning before moving on to other areas of interest in the blog/site.

  • We will begin shooting for the 2024/25 calendar project in September 2023.
  • 100% of net funds raised in the ‘$1-per-vote’ online contest/fundraiser will go to www.DonorsChoose.org to help fund teacher projects from struggling school systems.

Thank you for visiting the site and for supporting the calendar project. I can’t wait to see which 12 images will grace the inside pages of the 2024/25 “Enchanted Moments” calendar.

Together, we are “Changing lives, $1-at-a-time!”

  • Calendar Project sessions occur at Deb’s Otter Lake, MI, home studio.
  • Contact Deb at deborahouellettephotography@gmail.com or text (810) 793-8919 with questions, comments or to book a session.

VOTING TAKES PLACE FROM AUG. 18th – SEPT. 03, 2023.

IMPORTANT: Contest runs on Central Time, Not Eastern…

IMPORTANT: Contest runs on Central Time, Not Eastern…

Time Zone Reminder for the Contest I almost forgot that -- after the contest site was hacked (just before all the Covid fun)  -- the site was moved to a more secure location and is now running on Central Time, not Eastern. Be sure to consider that when placing votes...

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How to Vote by Cell Phone (visuals)

How to Vote by Cell Phone (visuals)

A quick set of visuals to show how easy it is to vote by cell phone. 1 of 5 screen shots from cell phone vote.   2 of 5       3 of 5       4 of 5     5 of 5   Hope this helps! Thanks for supporting the calendar...

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It’s Time To Vote!

It’s Time To Vote!

Some quick notes to help you through the process:* You must have a PayPal account to vote/donate in the 2024/25 "Enchanted Moments" calendar contest/fundraiser. If you don't have an account (and prefer -- for whatever reason -- not to set one up, you can vote/donate...

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Some basic info about the calendar project

Some basic info about the calendar project

Well Hello!I am thrilled to announce our 8th year producing my little giving-back project. My goal is to help provide funding for teacher project need requests for struggling Michigan school systems. It would mean so much to have your support expanding awareness of...

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