Family doorstep photos shot by local photographers proving very popular
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Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 2 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 3 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 4 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 5 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 6 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 7 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 8 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 9 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 10 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Image 11 of 11
Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.Local photographers Marta Nash and Joanna Wysmyk are bringing smiles to the front doors of dozens of people in the Navan area at the moment.
The civic-minded snappers took on the #fronstepproject in their 2km area after being inspired by photographers in Boston who came up with the idea.
“We provide a quick five-minute professional photo session, offering one or two free photos while practicing safe and significant social distancing,” says Marta.
“You can dress up, dress down, even wear your pjs, take a serious picture or be as silly as you want. I just want to capture your family and give you a reason to smile during these trying times and to give back to my community.
“It is great opportunity to bring a smile on people faces in this difficult time”.
“The response has been overwhelming and the feedback has been amazing! We have photographed over 60 families already, which is almost 250 people. We will continue to do so for the next upcoming weeks as long as the weather permits.”
All the intrepid photographers want in return for the photos is for their subjects to purchase a gift card from one of their local small businesses (many of the closed businesses have Facebook pages where you can contact them!) or order a take-out meal from one of the restaurants in their immediate community and support the small local businesses!
If you are interested in one of the photo spots, you can get in touch with Marta or Joanna by searching #frontstepsproject on facebook or Instagram.
The duo will be photographing for the next couple of weeks and If anyone is interested in the free photo session, here are their guidelines.
“The session must take place within 2 km of Bru na hAbhainn or Silverlawn, County Meath.
“We will give you your scheduled time and also send you a text when I am five minutes from arrival so you can step outside.
“We will photograph your family using a long lens from a distance of at least 10 feet.
“You can be photographed on your front step, your front porch, your doorway .... wherever you choose that will allow for us to remain at least 10 feet apart.
“After snapping some quick images we will get in our cars and leave.”
The images will be posted on Facebook and instagram using #frontstepsproject