SEELEY LAKE – “We wanted everyone in the community to have the opportunity to get a family photo that doesn’t cost anything,” said Jama Mauldin, executive director with Sparrow’s Vine Pregnancy Resource Center. Thanks to a grant from the Seeley Lake Community Foundation and collaboration with Nature Scapes Greenhouse, Mon-A-Lisa Photography and Seeley Office Stop Sparrow’s Vine’s vision will become a reality July 17. Families are invited to come for their free family photo this Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Nature Scapes Greenhouse on Highway 83.
This past February, Sparrow’s Vine received a $500 grant from the Seeley Lake Community Foundation to fund a Free Family Photo project, providing a quality professional family photo to as many local families as possible. Mauldin said there are many local families that cannot afford a photographer to take a family photo or the prints. She feels being able to showcase a family photograph on the wall and share it with friends and family is a treasure that lasts for years.
Mauldin started reaching out to local businesses to make this happen. Nature Scapes Greenhouse was happy to provide the location. Lisa Maughan, photographer and owner with Mon-A-Lisa Photography, was excited to provide the professional photography service. And Seeley Office Stop will print one 8 x 10 photo for each family. Sparrow’s Vine will provide any necessary funding required above the $500 grant.
“The project has become a community collaborative event with a lot of community support,” Mauldin said. “Everyone has given something to make this happen for our local families.”
The event is open to anyone from the area and leashed pets are welcome. Photo sessions will last five minutes. Every family will receive an 8 x 10 printed photo and digital copy.
For more information or to sign up for a specific time visit sparrowsvine.org. Walk-ups are also welcome.
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