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Local professional photographers work with children and families to capture just the right look for each photo session while volunteers help behind the scenes with makeup, hair styling, accessories and more.
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and Laura Henderson, Help-Portrait Abbotsford a physical reminder of loved ones can strengthen is in its third consecutive year of providing its out- our ties and relationships; the image often growing in meaning over the years.” reach in the community. Help-Portrait Abbotsford takes place Saturday, “Not everyone has an opportunity to have a portrait taken and some are going through a really Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bakerview Church, difficult time in their lives,” said Okoti. “It is for 2285 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Helping non-profit organizations usually refer those people that Help-Portrait Abbotsford and their clients. And while registration all the volunteers and sponsors are is preferred, Help-Portrait will also giving their time and expertise to First reported @ take walk-ins until 2:30 p.m. provide both portraits and a posi- abbotsfordtimes.com All participants will receive a free tive affirming experience. photograph and a CD of selected “This is about the giving of picimages to keep. tures, not the taking of them.” Help-Portrait is still looking for volunteers and While Henderson has since moved to Ontario, Okoti is not going it alone, thanks to an entire sta- help with food, supplies, and other items that will ble of professional photographers, makeup artists, help make this event a success. To get involved visit hair stylists and photo editors at her disposal who helpportraitabbotsford.blogspot.ca. are volunteering their time to make this happen. “A portrait is more than a simple record of a ◗ Help-Portrait is a worldwide event that happens in person. It’s an affirmation of our life and our cities all over the world on the same day during the importance to those we love,” said Okoti. “Having Christmas season – giving the gift of smiles.
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or many in the community who are struggling financially, the idea of having a nice family portrait is unimaginable and way down on the list of priorities, behind necessities like food, shelter, and clothing. Too many folks are going through difficult times, and while some would love a nice photo of their loved ones, it is simply not a part of their reality. That is, until the folks at Help-Portrait Abbotsford stepped in, offering those who are struggling with a free professional portrait session, just in time for Christmas. The brainchild of photographers Tamara Okoti
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