The
Family Portrait Project
A project generations in the making!
The Family Portrait Project connects talented local photographers to
families in need of a portrait to display with pride.
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Families can choose from a selection of frames, generously sponsored by Jenny Ligon, Mortgage Banker at CNB Bank, and take home a wall-ready portrait.
Each family will receive a framed 8x10 photo on the same day their picture is taken.
Over 200 families participated in the inaugural event!
Contact us today if you'd like to host a Family Portrait Project free of charge!
Victoria and Parker
Why Do Family Portraits Matter?
Displaying family photos on the wall can have many positive benefits for children, including:
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Sense of belonging
Seeing family photos can help children feel like they belong and are valued members of the family unit. This can be especially important for adopted children.
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Self-Esteem
Psychologists believe that family portraits can signal to a child's brain that they are important and loved. This can help children develop healthy self-esteem and confidence.
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Sense Of Support
Family photos can remind children that their family will support them through life.
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Connection To Family History
Family photos can help children understand their identity and connect with their family's history by showing how they've grown and changed over the years.
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Tangible Value
Printed photos have a physical value that can make them feel precious and like family heirlooms.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
The Family Portrait Project would not be possible without the help of a wonderful community. We would like to thank the following for their generous support!
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Title Sponsor - iHeart Media
Frame Sponsor - Jenny Ligon, Mortgage Banker, CNB Bank
Lighting Sponsor - Michelle's Main Event
Lighting Sponsor - Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics
Lighting Sponsor - Wildember Marketing
Hanging Sponsor - Gail Consulting Group
Hanging Sponsor - Wolfpack Accounting Services
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Interested in sponsorship? Email ben@summiteventsco.com
Celebrate Your Story
We welcome Birchfields, Molly Majher Photography, Still Meadow Photography, Daniel Ashwood Photography, Brook Ward and Summit Lenses who have graciously joined forces for the day to create a lasting record for families in our community.
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Laurel Ridge Community College Library Archivist, John Owens, joined us onsite to give families the option to have their portraits saved to a digital archive hosted by Laurel Ridge Community College for future generations to look up their ancestors.
Upload your old family portrait and your ancestors to the archive by emailing John
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Include names and date of each portrait.
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