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It’s pretty exciting to have you keen to come and play. This is one of my most favourite projects as it just makes everyone happy!
As there is only a limited time before we start the sessions, instead of calling you and running you through all the info, I’ve written it all out for you!
Please take a moment to read, and let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks again,
Alan 0438 903 193
THE SESSION
Session times are blocked out in 20-minute intervals. This gives us time to warm up the kids and get the best giggles and happiness!
They will be photographed in a mini studio set up at Food Styling, 1 Rings Rd Moorabbin.
Please try to arrive a few minutes early, as the time we have is what we have! If you are late, we still have to finish on time for the next happy kid.
If your child is sick, please let me know; unless it’s the last day of the session, I’ll be able to accommodate them.
And yes, if you have siblings involved, we can take some photos of them together. This was quite popular last year.
PHOTO SELECTION
Once we have snapped the happy ones, I’ll go off and work some magic on them, and then we will get together over Zoom to see what your favourites are.
You will also be able to choose your favourite image to receive as a 5×7-inch matted fine art print and $100 towards artwork.
And about the artwork, there is a full page of all the information about that and pricing over here. There are also some specials, including 15% off digital collections, storyboards and hero artwork. The exhibition prints will also be available for purchase at a very special rate.
5% of additional sales will be donated to The Kids Cancer Project.
THE EXHIBITION
Exhibition Opening and Book Launch at Bromley’s Bread Cheltenham.
Sunday October 19th (time TBC, most likely about 2pm)
Exhibition Dates
October 19th – 26th
Monday – Friday, 7 am-3 pm,
Saturday – Sunday, 7 am – 2 pm.
Each participant will have their photo and what makes them happy up on display.
Last year, many of the kids had no idea what was going on until they walked into the exhibition, and they had the biggest smiles!
Each participant will also get a little goodie bag at the opening, guaranteed to make them happy, plus the book will be there too!
THE BOOK
Each participant will receive a double-page spread in the book. It will feature their photo and also their words about what makes them happy.
The book is set up for 20 participants, but if we can fit more in, we will try! Every happy kid means more donations for The Kids Cancer Project.
The cost of the book is $25, and is included in the participation fee.
The cover will be determined by a vote, i’ll mock up a cover of each child and run a little contest via the Photobat Instagram and Facebook pages to see who will be on the cover. Most votes wins but to make it not so much of a popularity competition, each voter has to vote for their top three covers.
The cover will be revealed at the exhibiton and book launch… until then it will be a closely guarded secret.
Additional copies of the book will be available to purchase up until the 4th of October for $25, with proceeds from each book also going to The Kids Cancer Project.
I’ll only be doing a limited print run of the book; there will be some extra copies printed, but after that, there won’t be any more available, so if you want additional ones for gifts, you’d better grab them early.
WHAT TO DRESS YOUR HAPPY KIDS IN
The photos will be in black and white, to maximise the impact of the happiness! Here are some tips on what to dress your kids in.
What looks great
Mid tones will work the best for this style of photo.
Patterns can look brilliant!
Textures also look AMAZING in black and white. Think knits, denim, ruffles.
What to avoid:
Solid black / dark tones like a deep red/ blue it will just be a big block of black)
White / Bright / Light tones means your kid will disappear into the background.
Wording/logos on the tops really distracts from the face of happiness. Youre eyes will go straight to them.
Lost? Got no idea?
Either send me some photos of options before the session or bring a few options to the shoot.
That's about it!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Looking forward to meeting your happy kid!
Alan