Budding photographers have the rare opportunity to take part in a professional photography shoot in Hylands Park.
SE Photography in Well Lane, Galleywood, is offering families the chance to accompany them through the beautiful park grounds, taking various pictures of the scenery.
Making money from photography is normally not allowed on council property, but the Gallywood studio have got special permission as they will be raising money for charity.
All the funds from the events will go to Race for Life, as studio owner Stacey England, along with colleagues Chantelle Watkins, and Michelle Howarth, 31, from Hornchurch, will all be running in the national race, also held in Hylands Park on July 7.
Stacey, 31, of Gallywood, told the Chronicle: "We wanted to raise money for Race for Life because all of us at the studio know people who have been affected by cancer and it is very important to us.
"It's a great girlie event and we're an all-female team here. I ran last year with my dog, Ruby, but couldn't beat my previous time because I twisted my ankle."
All three of the ladies running in the race have lost family member to cancer – Stacey's grandfather passed away from lung cancer, Chantelle's aunt died of breast cancer and Michelle will be running for two relatives who have beaten the disease.
"I've never run the race before, but I'm really looking forward to it. We wanted to come up with a different way to raise money instead of just asking for sponsorship – so decided to utilise of skills to come up with a more creative fundraising opportunity," said Chantelle23, of Rochford.
The photo shoot will be held on May 12 and there are still some places left on the trip.
SE photography normally charges £250 for an hour's family photo shoot, but is offering it for £150 and each family will receive a disk of the images they've taken.
Donations can be made directly to their Justgiving page www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/s-e-photography413, to book a place on the shoot call 01245 600967.
SE Photography in Well Lane, Galleywood, is offering families the chance to accompany them through the beautiful park grounds, taking various pictures of the scenery.
Making money from photography is normally not allowed on council property, but the Gallywood studio have got special permission as they will be raising money for charity.
All the funds from the events will go to Race for Life, as studio owner Stacey England, along with colleagues Chantelle Watkins, and Michelle Howarth, 31, from Hornchurch, will all be running in the national race, also held in Hylands Park on July 7.
Stacey, 31, of Gallywood, told the Chronicle: "We wanted to raise money for Race for Life because all of us at the studio know people who have been affected by cancer and it is very important to us.
"It's a great girlie event and we're an all-female team here. I ran last year with my dog, Ruby, but couldn't beat my previous time because I twisted my ankle."
All three of the ladies running in the race have lost family member to cancer – Stacey's grandfather passed away from lung cancer, Chantelle's aunt died of breast cancer and Michelle will be running for two relatives who have beaten the disease.
"I've never run the race before, but I'm really looking forward to it. We wanted to come up with a different way to raise money instead of just asking for sponsorship – so decided to utilise of skills to come up with a more creative fundraising opportunity," said Chantelle23, of Rochford.
The photo shoot will be held on May 12 and there are still some places left on the trip.
SE photography normally charges £250 for an hour's family photo shoot, but is offering it for £150 and each family will receive a disk of the images they've taken.
Donations can be made directly to their Justgiving page www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/s-e-photography413, to book a place on the shoot call 01245 600967.
