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Photographers are on a ‘mission for Mission’

Taking family Christmas photos to raise funds for charity
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Mission photographers Athena Leskun, Alan Bailward and Megan Faberwill will again be hosting a Portraits in the Park event.

In the excitement of the holiday season, it can be difficult to find time to remember families less fortunate than your own.

With this in mind, three Mission-based portrait photographers are setting out on a “mission for Mission” in their second annual Holiday Portraits in the Park fundraiser.

Athena Leskun (Athena Leskun Photography), Megan Faber (Megan Faber Photography) and Alan Bailward (Alan Bailward Photography) will host this year’s event on Nov. 18 at Ellwod Park in Abbotsford.

They chose this location because of its beautiful undercover areas, just in case the weather is poor.

Rain or shine, the photographers will be booking families in for the day with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the Mission Christmas Bureau.

This year, the sessions are $35 for a single family. (A session is 20 minutes with one professional photographer).

This package includes the sitting fee and one digital image of their choice, with the option to purchase more if desired.

“Last year our group photographed close to 50 families and raised $3,655 for the Mission Christmas Bureau, just in time for their final shout-out to the community in efforts to help those in need.

“With this being our second year we’ve had a chance to fine-tune our event, opening up more space and even a visit from Santa,” Leskun said.

To book a session, visit the facebook.com/holidayportraits or email holidayportraitsinthepark@outlook.com.