Do-It-Yourself Family Portraits
New Dates!
Friday, November 15
Saturday, November 16
Monday, November 18
In the Trustees Room (1st floor) during regular library hours.
The library is excited to provide a space for families to take portraits for holiday cards or to hang on their wall!
You can use your phone or camera - a tripod with a cellphone mount attachment will be available.
The backdrop depicts a snowy winter night with the full moon in the center along the top. There is a forest of pine trees, with a few close to a wood picket fence that is covered in snow. There is an opening in the fence in the middle. Outside the fence to the left is a double-headed lamp post, and inside the fence to the right is a red mailbox.
What the Library will provide:
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8'x6' backdrop (shown above) and floor covering
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Fake pine trees & buffalo snow to create a 3D set
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Pine trees have white lights that can be turned on if desired.
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Tripod with a cellphone mount attachment
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Additional props:
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A bench (careful - it's heavy!)
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Bean bag chair with white sheet to cover the pattern
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Lantern-style battery operated light
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Faux snowballs
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Faux presents
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Snowman
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Chalkboard & chalk
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Non-breakable coffee mugs & travel mugs
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Snowflakes in various sizes & materials
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Winter & holiday themed books
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Blanket
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What you will need to bring:
- A camera
- Any specific props, outfits, or accessories you want to use from home (hats/gloves/scarves, stuffed animals, specific signs, etc.)
- Yourself!
Rules & Guidelines
- Library policy is that only service animals are permitted in the library. We're sorry, but your furry (or feathered or scaly!) family members cannot participate.
- There is no designated changing space. Please wear your outfits to the library, or expect to change in the regular restrooms.
- Please limit your outfits to 1. We understand that you may not be able or want to wear the fancy dress or suit or matching family pajamas to and from the library, but please do not change into multiple outfits to take pictures.
- Please be respectful of the set, props, and other families.
- Erase the chalkboard when you are done, put props back in their designated places, turn off the trees, etc.
- If other families are waiting, please limit your time to about 5-10 minutes.
- Please tell a staff member if something breaks or is damaged, or if the backdrop falls off the wall as soon as possible.
- Staff are not responsible for the results of your portrait session.
- Leave props in the Trustees Room
- Self-directed and drop-in.