Beginning Wednesday March 25th, I will be venturing out to photograph the #frontstepsproject several times a week in Oxbow Saskatchewan and surrounding areas.
As a photographer, I typically spend hours every week capturing images of families in times of joy: babies on the way, newborns, families, grandparents, graduates 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.
Like everyone, Southern Saskatchewan residents are doing their part to stay at home during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Starting today, I am offering to take five minute ‘Front Steps Portraits” of Southeast Saskatchewan residents. I am taking a few hours each day to scurry around town and snap super fast images of families on their front steps. This is for anyone and everyone, if you'd like to be a part of it, fill out the form below to contact me with your information if you'd like to participate.
You will know when I am coming. You can step outside, where I’ll be standing near your driveway or street, at least 10 feet away (physically distancing). I’ll 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.
After your quick session, I will email you the digital file of your portrait. I am asking for nothing in return, but to consider donating to one of the following charities:
Estevan Food Bank
Oxbow Emergency Support Fund
(If you have a request for me to come to your town, please reach out)
I will be posting these images on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #thefrontstepsproject. Please share these posts. Let’s spread the word!
The purpose of this project is to bring us together 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, out & about or at the gym. Participating in this project is also an opportunity to step up to help those who need it most right now in the area.
To be clear: I will be taking images outside ONLY and from at least 10 feet away. Our session will be brief, likely just 5 minutes. This is not a typical get-dressed-up-and-pose-for-the-photographer session. 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. Love it! Be you and be creative by adding a letter board or sign.
Please share with anyone that might be interested. I'm involved in #thefrontstepsproject keeping a safe distance and spreading joy. Let's make the most of this time and document the change of pace and spending time with loved ones!
Major shoutout to Cara Soulia Photography from Massachusetts who started this amazing movement around the world. It is her hope that this project brings families & community together during these unsure times!
