100 Faces of Childhood Exhibition Gala
Welcome Video from
Andrea Hartstein
This might be for you if...
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You find yourself saying, "They're growing up so fast."
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You believe childhood is worth preserving.
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You love meaningful experiences more than flashy ones.
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You enjoy slowing down long enough to notice beauty.
This might not be for you if...
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Those looking for a fast, drop-in community festival.
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Anyone expecting a loud, high-energy entertainment event.
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Those who don't particularly enjoy art exhibits or galleries.
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Fine art and storytelling through portraiture just aren't your thing.
Experience
Complimentary
Since I started photographing births in 2012, I've stated with conviction that "every baby deserves to be celebrated". As those babies grow into children, that statement still rings true for me. Every child deserves to be celebrated.
The Complimentary Experience includes a 20-minute heirloom portrait session and one beautifully finished 8×10 portrait as my gift to your family. It's my way of thanking you for helping tell the story of childhood in our community.
There is no obligation to purchase anything else.
After your session, you'll have the opportunity to view your gallery. If you fall in love with your portraits and decide you'd like additional artwork, albums, or digital images, you'll be welcome to purchase them—but the choice is entirely yours.
Whether you choose the complimentary portrait or decide to invest in more, your child becomes part of the 100 Faces of Childhood project, helping create an exhibition that celebrates this remarkable season of life.
How It Works
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Apply
Apply to be part of the 100 Faces of Childhood Project & Exhibition.
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Receive E-mail Invitation to Book
If selected, you'll receive an email inviting you to book - you'll have the choice to book over the phone with Andrea or self-book online.
Plan with Andrea
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Before the shoot, you'll get to choose which outfit will be prepared & waiting from my client closet. My favorite outfits for this style of photography are from Feltman Brothers. If you have an outfit you'd prefer instead - maybe something you yourself wore when you were their size - that's even better. The more meaning - the better!
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Viewing & Ordering
Within 7 days, you'll be invited to either a zoom meeting or an in person meeting to select your image for the Gala and order any products you'd like to create with your images.
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Receiving Artwork & Saving one for the Gala
One piece of artwork ordered will be displayed at the Gala and available to be picked up the day after the event. All other artwork ordered and digital images will be delivered as soon as they're ready.
Enjoy the Gala
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The Premium & Luxury packages include 3 complimentary tickets to the Gala. Additional tickets will be available for purchase. Your child & two people they love will come to the semi-formal event and get to see their artwork on the walls of the Art Center. There will be a dessert table and live music to enjoy while enjoying the portraits.
Three Choices
Complimentary
20 Minutes
Client Closet Access
8x10 Print
Free
Premium
45 Minutes
Client Closet Access
16x20 Framed Wall Art*
Digital Image Used in Wall Art
3 Complimentary Tickets to the Gala
$599
Luxury
60+ Minutes
Client Closet Access
16x20 Framed Wall Art*
Full Digital Gallery
3 Complimentary Tickets to the Gala
$899
* 16x20 Wall Art is a Photographer Favorite, but can be replaced by anything of equal or greater value.
Only 100 Sessions Available
I wish we had the time and ability to photograph all of the children in Michiana.
Unfortunately there are only 100 spots available between now and August 2027 set aside for the 100 Faces of Children Exhibit.
There are already families on the wait list, waiting for the application to open up on July 23!
Don't wait. ...except right now. Join the waiting list today!