09/02/2026
CANCER AWARENESS SESSIONS!
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SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH! 🩵
So many of you know that my mom is a cancer warrior. Since her diagnosis in 2024, she has undergone 30 something chemo treatments.It’s been two years of watching her strength and her faith grow stronger and stronger. And according to her most recent CT scan, there are currently no signs of cancer present!
PRAISE GOD!
For the second year, and in her honor, I want to make a call to cancer survivors, cancer warriors, and the families who have walked this journey alongside someone they love, including those honoring someone who is no longer here.
So much goes through your mind when cancer enters your life. But one thing I know for sure is that you begin to treasure experiences, moments, and memories in a completely different way.
And I can’t imagine doing what I do and not offering a way to help others hold onto some of those memories.
The amount of love and blessings we have received throughout my mom’s journey has been overwhelming. God has never left us. His mercy, His healing, and the people He has placed in our path have all become part of a beautiful testimony.
I simply want the opportunity to serve as a blessing to someone else, the same way so many people have been a blessing to our family.
So if you or a family member are currently in the middle of a battle, are in remission, are a cancer survivor, or would like to honor the memory of someone you lost after their courageous fight, I would love for you to join me. On September 20th, I’ll be offering complimentary short portrait sessions for up to 10 families.
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes it holds a million memories! And those are memories I WANT you to have.
Please note that these sessions won’t be as elaborate as the session pictured that I created for my mom. The sample images came from a much longer session, so we won’t be able to create the same amount of variety during these short sessions. But I can absolutely give you a few beautiful photographs to cherish.
SESSION DETAILS:
●Completely FREE. There is no session fee at all.
September 20th @ 11am-1pm
●Sessions are walk in style with a reservation. You may arrive anytime between 11am-1pm. ●Please note that arriving after 1pm will forfeit your session.
●Sessions will be approximately 5 minutes per group, with one reservation per family.
●You’ll receive 1–3 complimentary digital images. Additional images may be available for purchase if we are able to capture extras.
●Sessions may be individual portraits or family portraits. I’m not putting a limit on how many family members can participate, but please remember that we only have a few minutes with each group. Larger groups will naturally mean less variety.
●The primary setup will be a simple white backdrop. I’ll try to offer 1–2 additional backdrop colors based on the cancer awareness colors represented by those attending, but additional colors cannot be guaranteed.
●You are welcome to bring ribbons, boxing gloves, honorary portraits, or other meaningful items. Just let me know beforehand what you plan to bring! And if you happen to have an extra ribbon or wristband, I would LOVE one! I’ll also have teal boxing gloves available like the ones pictured.
●I ask to please allow me some grace with turnaround time. My goal is to deliver your photographs within four weeks, but this falls at the beginning of my busiest season, and I’ll be balancing these sessions with my regularly scheduled client galleries.
PLEASE, PLEASE only reserve a spot if you can 100% commit to being there. Because these sessions are completely complimentary and space is extremely limited, a no show means another family missed the opportunity to participate. If something comes up, please let me know as soon as possible so I can offer your spot to someone else.
AND there’s one more piece I’m adding this year that is especially close to my heart.
💛💛💛September is also Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.💛💛💛
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been my mom’s favorite nonprofit for as long as I can remember. She has supported them for years, and this year I want to honor that part of her heart too.
This month I’ll be accepting optional donations, with 100% of what is collected going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
A donation is NOT required to participate. These sessions are my gift to you. I simply wanted to provide an opportunity for anyone who would also like to give.
In order to avoid processing fees, I am collecting donations via Cash App or Venmo. Simply send a yellow heart emoji as the subject to $pmcontreras or -Contreras-24
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