Snappers across Dublin are focused on fundraiser

FOR one week, Ireland’s top portrait photographers are offering people across Dublin the opportunity to create memories to last a lifetime and raise much needed funds for Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, LauraLynn.

Organised by the Irish Professional Photographers’ Association (IPPA) and sponsored by Canon Ireland, National Portrait Week began on March 28 and will run until April 6.

Throughout the week, members of the public can donate

?¬25 to LauraLynn and in return they will receive an individual mini portrait session and a desktop print (7x5in) from an IPPA photographer.

Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke launched the event at the Mansion House last week with local photographers.

“I am delighted to lend my support to the IPPA National Portrait Week,

? said the Lord Mayor.

“It is great to see Dublin’s professional photographers give up their time and expertise for such a worthy charity, LauraLynn, while giving the people of Dublin an opportunity to get a top quality portrait of a family member in return for their donation.

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IPPA President Brendan Lyon, from Clontarf, said:

“Nationwide, over 60 IPPA photographers will be taking part this year.

“As all IPPA members are qualified, insured and professional, the week is a fantastic opportunity to capture a beautiful portrait of a family member whilst also supporting a very worthy charity.

“We are delighted that Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, LauraLynn, are our charity partner this year. All money raised will go directly to LauraLynn.

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LauraLynn provides care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families by providing home support, respite, crisis and end-of-life care.

Professional photographer Denise Cannon, from DesignWorks Photography, based in Skerries, is among those offering her services for the event.

Ms Cannon said the fundraiser is for a wonderful cause.

“We’re thrilled to be doing this again,

? she said.

“This will be our ninth year volunteering and we’ve raised a lot of money for a lot of great charities over the years thanks to the support of our wonderful clients and local people.

? Ms Cannon held events at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords, and at her own studio in Skerries last week, and will hold another one on Saturday, April 11 at Scotch Hall Shopping Centre in Drogheda.

Jane Flynn, LauraLynn Head of Marketing, said

“We are thrilled to have been chosen as the charity partner for National Portrait Week 2015.

“With no direct Government funding for LauraLynn hospice services, we rely entirely on the generosity of fundraisers such as National Portrait Week to keep our doors open.

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To take part in the event you can purchase a

?¬25 voucher from LauraLynn or make an appointment with a participating photographer in your county.

For more information on how you can support LauraLynn, visit www.lauralynn.ie