News Update: Bethany Joy Lenz Becomes an Advocate for Help-Portrait

Bethany Joy Lenz is at it again and this time she stepping up to support good friend and renowned celebrity photographer, Jeremy Cowart and his charity Help-Portrait; a global cohort of individuals dedicated to leveraging their talents as photographers to serve their local communities.


The actress took her Twitter to promote the charity saying, "#HelpPortrait is about changing lives. Help us change even more: http://hp.cta.gs/helphp #HELPHelpPortrait." To join Help-Portrait's admirable mission - watch the video below:

This upcoming holiday season is particularly crucial for Help-Portrait as they will work tirelessly to give families all over the world an opportunity to capture those special moments on camera.

A simple donation will help Help-Portrait to equip and mobilize the photography community who will "ensure that people know that they matter…to you…to us…to the world". If you donate $5, Help-Portrait will have the necessary funds to hire a capable team of individuals and cover the developmental costs associated with maintaining their community and donation management systems.

Stephen Wilkes looks over portraits, the pictures attendees took home, and Wilkes behind the camera

"The time is now to have our community help make Help-Portrait a household name." #HelpPortrait

CLICK HERE TO DONATE.

News Potpourri: Parisian Perfume, Travel Tips & My Steaz

Parisian Perfume

It seems like Joy has had quite the adventure while recently traveling to Paris, France. In her latest blog update, "Parisian Perfume" she praises a sweet fragrance shop called ANNICK GOUTAL - and although most of us probably won't have the luxury of traveling to Paris to indulge in these sophisticated scents, you can certainly find Annick Goutal's stuff at Nordstrom and Macy's.

So check out Joy's favs of the day: Grand Amour and Songes and start saving up for at least one of these! 

Airport Chic (with a toddler)

How appropriate that this post came just in time for Mother's Day weekend? Most of us reading this update may not find it relevant but there's no doubt that we can definitely pass on these lovely tips to any new mothers we may know. From packing the necessary to looking fabulous on the plane, Joy gives some awesome recommendations that are sure to make those long plane rides something to look forward to!

My Steaz: Abigail Spencer

Bethany Joy Lenz, Abigail Spencer and JC Coccoli

Last but not least check out this wonderful video short of Diamond Gothic authoress, Abigail Spencer for the My Steaz campaign: featuring a bit of Joy at the Diamond Gothic photoshoot with Hollywood photographer, Jeremy Cowart.

Video Update: Behind-the-Scenes Look of Jeremy Cowart Photoshoot

Here's an awesome sneak peek look of yesterday's Diamond Gothic photoshoot.

Bethany Joy Galeotti on WhoSay

One word: FIERCE!

This is easily turning out to be one of my favorite photoshoots!