We are making an announcement to the public to fill the remaining sessions for the Photo Fundraiser.  We look forward to seeing you November 6th or 7th at Heather Matson’s studio.

If you have not signed up for this incredible opportunity please contact Heather at 612-554-8446 or info@heathercmatson.com to reserve one of the remaining sessions.

Below is information about registering for the event and directions to Heather’s studio.

Thank you,
Dayton’s Bluff ECFE Advisory Council

Dayton’s Bluff ECFE and professional photographer Heather Matson have teamed up to create our second annual Family Portrait Fundraising event. This will give you and your family an opportunity to have professional portraits taken with no sitting fee. In class or by contacting Heather directly, you are invited to schedule one session per family. In exchange for a $10.00 reservation fee you will receive a free 5×7 of your choice. ECFE earns a percentage of proceeds for every photo or card purchased.

Sessions are scheduled every 20 minutes from 3:00pm to 7:00pm Friday and 9:20am to 6:40pm on Saturday. We will provide a black and off-white brick backdrop and studio lighting. Portraits can be children, family (6 or fewer people per group), or couples. Please arrive 15 minutes early prior to your scheduled session. Approximately 1 week after the event we will send you an e-mail with a link to the ECFE online proofing
gallery. This link will be available for viewing and choosing your selections until the 25th of November. After you have viewed your proofs and made your selections, your completed order forms and payment will be collected in class.

Feel free to contact someone at ECFE or Heather at info@heathercmatson.com or 612-554-8446 if you have any questions. Thank you for this opportunity to create wonderful images of your family.

PORTRAIT TIPS
· Choose colors that do not contrast each other. (Ex: Black pants, white top)
· If more than one subject in the photograph, select outfits that compliment each other.
· Avoid bold patterns, plaids and stripes.
· Bring a hat or other props you may desire.
· Have your child bring their favorite stuffed animal or other toy.
· Unless in the photograph, parents and other children are discouraged from being in the immediate studio area.

ORDERING TIMELINE
· Oct. 23rd is the last day to sign up for reserving your session
· November 13th – Photo sessions online. Each family will have between 8-12 proofs to view.
· Samples of products will be made available in class by the time the ordering process starts
· All orders due by 4:00pm., Wednesday, November 25th.
· Orders will be ready for pick up on Wednesday, December 9th.

ECFE FAMILY PORTRAIT
FUNDRAISER INFORMATION
Friday & Saturday, November 6th & 7th
at Heather Matson’s studio:
106 West Water Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55107
612-554-8446

This urban park features fabulous tree cover and an arbor covered in vines as well as a fantastic over look to the Mississippi River.  If weather dampens our fun we’ll hold the event at my Harriet Island studio across the river from the park.  A portion of the proceeds will go to Free Arts Minnesota.

Each session will be 45-50 mins in length and $100. Photos will be taken by appointment only so please email or call. Parking is free at the meters on Sundays so park and we’ll meet you at the arbor.

Happy Fall!