Friday, 29 March 2024

Free family portraits offered for NorCal fire victims

NORTH COAST, Calif. – Local events industry professionals in Northern California are coming together to host a free family portrait event for victims of the 2017 wildfires.

Any family who lost their home or their photographs in the fires is invited to register.

The event is called FireProofs and will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, at Solage Resort, 755 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga.

Jim Vetter, owner of Jim Vetter Photography in Fairfax, conceived of the project the day the fires began.

“I woke up on the morning of Oct. 9 to the smell of smoke,” Vetter recalled. “When I realized what was happening, my heart broke. I knew I wanted to help these families.”

Then, in collaboration with other event professionals, Vetter formulated the plan that became FireProofs.

“Solage is thrilled to host FireProofs and show our neighbors that they are supported by a community who wants to see their lives made whole again.” said Philip Kendall, managing director at Solage.

“We are proud to assist in this heartwarming project that will replace treasured family photos lost to the fires.” said Heather Vieira, president of the Sonoma/Napa chapter of the International Live Events Association, one of several local events associations working together to make FireProofs possible. Melissa Hagen, President of the San Francisco chapter of the National Association of Catering & Events added that “It is an honor to come together with our industry friends for such a great cause!”

“We are humbled and grateful for the opportunity to provide new family portraits that can be cherished and passed through the generations. We have recruited outstanding event professionals to ensure the best experience for the families being photographed.” said Cindy Danbom of the Wedding International Professional Association Northern California.

Families must preregister for a free 20-minute portrait session by visiting www.bitly.com/Fireproofs_SignUps.

Additional information and a full sponsor list is available at www.fireproofs.org.

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