personality portrait event
An easy, engaging fundraiser your community will love!
Need a fundraising idea that’s easy to run and people genuinely enjoy? A Personality Portrait Event helps schools, PTAs, churches, and organizations raise funds while offering families a fun, meaningful experience.
the details
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I create a custom webpage for your organization and handle all booking. All you have to do is share the event with your organization.
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On the day of the event, I ask for two volunteers to help assist me. I like to thank volunteers for their time by upgrading their children’s final gallery at no cost.
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After all galleries have been delivered and parents have chosen their final images, your organization receives a percentage of the profits from the event (negotiable based on size of organization and participation).
Watch Marie work during a personality portrait session.
Playful, patient, and fully in their world—Marie turns personality portraits into a relaxed, joy-filled experience, not "just a photoshoot." By connecting with your kiddo on their level, she captures genuine expressions, real laughter, and the little quirks that make them them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, reach out to schedule your event.
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Personality Portraits are a fun, fast way to capture your child’s genuine expression—ideal for milestone photos, grandparent gifts, a gallery wall in your home (they make wonderful, large framed prints), or just because!
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There is no fee to host an event! Each family will pay a non-refundable retainer fee of $25 that will include their 5 minute session and one free image of their choice from their final gallery. Families can purchase additional digital images for $25 per image or they can upgrade to the full gallery for $125. This event is for kids only, siblings are welcome.
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We need a minimum of 30 families registered to run the event.
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I typically start booking events for the following winter in September. Whenever you’re ready to get a date on the calendar, reach out since spots are first-come, first-serve basis!
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I will provide you with a step-by-step action plan, complete with finished marketing materials, so all you have to do is send emails and post on your organization’s social media pages!
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In this case, your organization will have the option to add an additional day/timeframe of more portrait sessions. Typically, this would be the Friday evening before the Saturday portrait event.
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If you have less than 50 families attend, your organization will receive 10% of the profits. If 50 or more families attend, you will receive 15% of profits.
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All I need is a small space in a room that is easily accessible for families and that has an electrical outlet. Organizations can also rent out a room at the library or community center, which typically is free.
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I do ask for one point person to help me with organization and marketing. On the day of the event, we just need 1-2 volunteers to help with crowd control and staying on schedule. I like to thank volunteers for their time by upgrading their children’s final gallery at no cost.
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Typically 1-2 weeks after the event, depending on how long it takes families to purchase their final images.
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The final gallery will include a color and black and white version of each photo. Families can choose which version they would like for their complimentary image. If they choose to upgrade to the full gallery, they will receive each image in color and black and white.
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As a mom who truly treasures photos of my own children, I understand how meaningful family portraits can be. I’m also a former early childhood special education and kindergarten teacher with a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education.
With over a decade of experience photographing families, I bring patience, empathy, and a calm, confident approach to every session. Families trust me to create a fun environment where children feel comfortable being themselves—resulting in authentic, meaningful portraits you’ll cherish for years.
