I’m leaving a bad review for 2020
Does anybody else feel like they’re in a movie? A really long, drawn-out, boring AF movie ;-)
Like you I’m sure, I miss my community and seeing friends. When I found out about the #frontstepsproject by Cara Soulia, I knew I had to implement this in my community!
The purpose of this project is to bring us together virtually when we might feel isolated. I aim to highlight the faces of our community during a time when we might not see them in passing at the grocery store, coffee shop, at work or at the gym. Participating in this project is also an opportunity to step up to help those that are in need right now.
As a photographer, I spend a lot of time capturing images of families in times of joy: babies on the way, newborns, siblings, grandparents and more. Those moments of joy are still happening in homes right now. I know it. But I can’t be there to capture them. So I am focusing on how I can bring people together in the community by documenting this time by taking five-minute “Front Steps Portraits” of my local community. I will schedule a day(s) to come to your town and snap super fast images of families on their front steps. In exchange for the professional image, all I ask is you make a donation to any LOCAL non-profit organization (Can’t think of one? Check to see if your local hospital is a non-profit!).
What Family Qualifies for this?
Any! Singles too! All I ask is you be able to stay in communication with me through an e-mail address that you check regularly and are willing to practice the safety standards of proper “social distancing.”
The Process
I will arrive during your assigned time slot. You can step outside, where I will be standing near your driveway or street, at least 10 feet away. I will take a couple quick shots and leave. I physically interact with no one, and touch nothing, during these sessions.
I *do* smile and laugh with you, however, and don’t we all need a little bit of that right now?
After your quick session, I will email you the digital file of your portrait. In exchange, I ask you to make a good faith donation to a local non-profit of your choice.
I will be posting these images on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #thefrontstepsproject.
Dress Code
Want to stand outside in your pajamas and slippers? Sounds good to me. Kids in mismatched clothes but you’re thrilled they got dressed? Fantastic. Wearing your bike gear because you’re headed off to ride a trail in the nice weather? Love it! Want to feel normal again and “dress up?” Do it!
Dates/Location
Please fill out the Google Doc for your location. Must be located within city limits. Deadline to fill out this form is Midnight the day before. Dates are subject to change for weather, please check your e-mail regularly for updates!
The day before your town date, you will be sent an e-mail with an allotted time. Please be ready and waiting at your front step at that time! You can request a specific time but Chelsie may not be able to schedule that, but she’ll try!
Gordon, Nebraska | Sunday March 29 | 4-6 pm_________________Google Doc HERE
**Additional dates and locations may be scheduled. Keep checking back for more information!