Minis are back! | Maryland Fine Art Photographer

That's right, they're back!  These past two years have been amazing and I'm really hoping we can do it again.



Last year my van was stuffed, and I mean STUFFED full of donations.  All seats folded away and the stuff barely fit.



I would love to see this much, if not more, donated again this year!  It is such a blessing being a part of this with all of you, I can't wait to see what you do this year!

In case you are wondering, here is what the FRM is really about:

"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."

By now I'm sure you all know the drill, but here are the details in case you don't remember:

In exchange for a donation of a check in the amount of your choice or non perishable 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 immediate needs: paper goods for our kitchen - plates, cups, napkins, paper towels and plastic utensils.

**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:

Tuesday, Sept 25

Thursday, Sept 27

Tuesday, Oct 2

Thursday, Oct 4

*Minis will be held from 4-6, in half hour time slots.

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 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 18.  You will have the opportunity to order additional prints if you are interested.  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 to schedule your mini. As I said, the spaces are limited and once they're gone, they're gone! These spaces are given first come, first served basis.  I do not hold slots for anyone unless you have confirmed your time and date.  Please be aware that these sessions book fast, and many people do not have the opportunity to participate.  Because of that I ask that you be completely sure you would like to participate so that I don't have any last minute cancellations.  Last minute cancellations means a missed chance for others to participate and less donations to the FRM. 

A little something new this year...I will only be offering two ways to place additional orders for prints:

-each additional print (8x10 and smaller) is $40 

-all 10 edited images on CD for $350

*specialty items are available, contact me for details

I hope to see many of you out there in a combined effort to support this very worthy cause!