Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to be a ninja? If you have a little time, passion to help others and rad ninja moves join our national volunteer army, the Butterfly Ninjas. Be one of the first 50 to complete a few of the ninja missions and get the original Butterfly […]
Emerge Omaha stylist team! These are the best stylists and make-up artists in town!! We can’t thank you enough for donating your time and amazing skills to style our models. Stay tuned October 1 as we launch Emerge Omaha and celebrate the beautiful survivors of domestic violence.
Diana is a survivor of domestic violence and we celebrate her courage. I had an instant soul connection with Diana and her reverence of mother earth. I was eager to protect and photograph those connections. We headed to a remote area with just Diana, myself and a camera. We both took a deep breathe and […]
Laura Brewer was a a positive influence and the most beautiful loving woman. She taught Lakota Traditions and Values and how to be a strong woman. She said her rosary every night and she encouraged and loved everyone that she met. She was widowed at 30 when she lost her husband and a son in […]
How are you helping eradicate Domestic Violence? Sometimes all that is needed is someone to step up, not turn away and listen. Sometimes it requires a phone call to authorities or finding other resources to intervene. Or it could be financially supporting organizations like the Choose Courage Foundation or your local shelter or counseling service. […]
Aida is a survivor of domestic violence and we celebrate her courage. The inspiration for Aida’s photo shoot was gentleness. After everything Aida has gone through and experienced there remains a softness that wraps around everyone she meets. Even though she has every right to be bitter, guarded and angry she chooses to move on […]
Melissa is a survivor of domestic violence and we celebrate her courage. When I was styling Melissa’s photo shoot I was inspired by the word healing. I decided to photograph her around water and we headed to Lake Grapevine. While we were photographing, a random stranger approached us asked if we would like to use […]
Have you ever known someone that is so strong you just marvel at them? What is that? How do they develop that characteristic? In life and in fitness, strength is developed through practice, patience and pushing our limits. If we never reach outside our comfort zone, we’ll never expand our comfort zone. Sometimes tragedy forces […]
Congratulations Alex Philips on being nominated as a Person of Courage! ____________________________ “Alex has been on an incredible fitness journey for the past 2 years and his persistence is an inspiration to everyone around him. Our community cheered him on at the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington DC last year and he is currently the […]
Why should I become a Business of Courage? ~ You need professional head shots or images for your website, social media and print advertising. ~ Supporting the Choose Courage Foundation increases your company’s commitment to social responsibility while offering community recognition. ~ Your donation is tax deductible. (minus $250 for goods received) ~ You […]
We welcome Intensity Training Systems as a BUSINESS OF COURAGE. ITS is the complete solution to making your body a better place to live. They will help you reach your fitness and nutritional goals and stay with you every step of the way. www.intensitytrainingsystems.com Thank you ITS for supporting the Choose Courage Foundation. Together we […]
(2 of 2) Domestic Violence took Anna Marie’s sister. But it won’t take her Strength and Courage. ___________________________________________ What would you tell someone that has been “left behind” as a result of losing a family member to Domestic Violence? “You are not alone. It is not your fault. Now go do something that makes you happy. […]
(1 of 2) Domestic Violence took Anna Marie’s sister. But it won’t take her Strength and Courage. Fitness can be a powerful tool in our lives. It can be a lifesaver not only in the area of health, but as a self-image transformer. A feeling of empowerment and self-worth may translate into the courage needed […]
“Being an artist and living vulnerably go hand in hand. Rejection occurs when you don’t expect it, disappointment last longer than hoped, and misfortune crops up at the most inopportune time. However, the belief that I still have something to share gives me the courage to persevere.” ~ Garret Pendergrass The Choose Courage Foundation welcomes […]
Marion is a survivor of domestic violence and we celebrate her courage. She is the most elegant and graceful woman I have ever met and I knew immediately how I wanted her photoshoot to feel. The Milestone in Denton completed the vision with an amazing gown. Marion is a former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader and current […]
“Courage is remaining good, hopeful, and kind while still seeing light, hope, and beauty in the darkest of times.” ~ Brett Dyer We welcome Texas Artist Brett Dyer as an ARTIST OF COURAGE. Brett is a professor at North Lake College and exhibiting artist. He is currently selling prints of 49 Holes in Our Soul […]
Virginia is a survivor of domestic violence and we celebrate her courage. When I met with Virginia before her shoot I was struck with her beauty on both the outside and inside. I wanted to connect the two in powerful images that spoke of hope. We photographed her session at the Chandor Gardens in some […]