"SHINE ON little star"
is a local project I started in 2010, providing free 1 hour photo sessions to families with children from newborns to 10 year olds, who are dealing or have dealt with any type of serious medical condition or special needs, or have been or are facing exceptionally tough circumstances in their life.
Anyone can nominate such a child, either mum or dad themselves or someone who knows of a little star and would love to surprise the family with a session voucher ( please make sure the family is happy to share personal information first).
A session through the "SHINE ON little star" project will include 1 hour of photography on location, either in the families home or in a park, at the beach or the child's favorite spot anywhere in Marlborough.
The family will get about 15 photos on a high resolution CD, to be able to print as many photos as they like whenever they like.
There will be a waiting list, so please allow a few weeks waiting time for your session, once your child is accepted.
To nominate a child for a photo session, please use the contact form on this blog and I will email you with a simple Application Form.
We would love to share the story of your little star on the "Shine on little star" blog ( http://www.shineonlittlestar.blogspot.com/ ), to inspire people, to give credit to the amazing children in our community (as well as their parents and siblings), and to give other families hope, if your child has beaten the odds, or love and support, if your little star is terminally ill.
You will be asked to sign a release form for your photos and story to be shared by the " Shine on little star" team.
If for any reason you would rather keep your privacy and not share your story and photos, please let us know when you apply. You will still be eligible for a free session !
We are looking forward to meeting you and your little star.
Loving,
strong,
smiley,
beautiful....
Shine on, little star ! xxx