*tap tap* is this thing on? | Maryland Fine Art & Lifestyle Photographer

Long time, no blog! It's been a very busy summer, mainly with me spending absolutely every second I can soaking up my kiddos before they have to go back to school in less than a week *sniff*. But, as I mentioned on my fanpage last week, I have announcement to make - and that's what I'm here for today!

The minis benefiting the Frederick Rescue Mission are back! This is your chance to be a part of something amazing, and be rewarded for it. Last year everyone that participated was so generous, donating more money, food and clothing than I thought we'd get - you amazed me! This is a shot my husband got last year after we packed my van, with ALL of the seats folded down into the floor, of all of your donations. Awesome, right?

You all completely blessed the Mission, and I too was blessed just being a part of this. I can't wait to do it again!

In case you're wondering what the Frederick Rescue Mission is, here's a brief overview according to my contact there.

"The Mission is the largest provider of meals to Frederick's homeless and low-income men, women, and children, serving breakfast and lunch 365 days a year to anyone in need. We're currently serving about 250 - 300 people each day through these meals. In addition, the Mission provides families and individuals with food boxes that help to provide groceries for about a week. The Mission is a free source of clothing and furniture to anyone who has a need, as well as many basic necessities such as hygiene products, blankets, children's toys, backpack supplies, and showers. Lastly, the Mission is home to Beacon House--Frederick's largest transitional shelter for men overcoming life-damaging addictions and homelessness. Men in Beacon House participate in a year-long Changed Life Recovery Program and are restored to their families and communities as upstanding men in the community who have a passion to follow Jesus."

Details: In exchange for a donation of a check in the amount of your choice or food to the Frederick Rescue Mission, you will get one FREE mini session and a FREE 5x7. The types of donations the Mission is in need of are -

Financial. If you choose to donate a check, you choose the amount you would like to give.

Food. The Mission is in need of non-perishable food items for their grocery boxes and for their kitchen. They have specified the following as ongoing needs: Clothes hangers, Plastic dinnerware (forks, plates, cups, etc.), Napkins, Toilet paper, Paper towels, Pancake syrup, Coffee, creamer, sugar.

Gently Used Clothing. While this donation is not what I am requesting in exchange for the mini session, if you have winter clothing (they are preparing for the cold months ahead), coats, blankets or towels that you would like to see go back into our community for those in need, they will get put to great use!

Mini dates are:

Thursday, Sept 1

Sunday, Sept 4

Thursday, Sept 8

Sunday, Sept 11

**Minis will be from 5-6:30, in half hour time slots.

Are you interested?

Fine Print: Session spaces are limited. Minis are 30 minutes long in a predetermined location, and for up to 5 people per party. A signed model release will be required to participate. You will receive 10-15 proofs in an online gallery 1 week after your session date. One (1) free 5x7 image from your session is your gift, and must be ordered by October 1. Due to the nature of these sessions, I will not be focusing on each child individually but rather on the interactions among the participants.

If you would like to participate in this very special event, please email me at tanya@kgleafphotography.com or on facebook to schedule your mini. As I said, the spaces are limited and once they're gone, they're gone! I hope to see many of you out there in a combined effort to support this very worthy cause!