Join us for our inaugural and one-of-a-kind magical Christmas photoshoot, all for a great cause!
We've transformed the Mercury's photographic studio into a majestic glitter cave for the festive season and are offering our readers the chance to step inside.
Our sessions, shot by Mercury photographers against a custom-made backdrop, cost $50 and last 20 mins.
We'll email you every frame we shoot, and donate every dollar you give us (no covering our costs, no fees for middlemen) to the Illawarra Women's Health Centre.
The sessions are for adults, kids, friends and families in all their forms (maximum six people). We want you to have fun in the cave, with a few staged shots and hopefully some time left at the end for tinsel fights.
Illawarra Mercury's Magical Family Photoshoot
Date: November 11, 2023
Time: 20-minute session
Location: Illawarra Mercury Studio, 77 Market Street, Wollongong
Donation: $50. Electronic payment only upon arrival, cash not accepted.
Limited session times available
What to expect
No Santa, all heart: This photoshoot is a celebration of the many joys of the holiday season, without the traditional Santa Claus theme.
Giving back: All proceeds from the photoshoot will be donated to the Illawarra Women's Health Centre, a local not-for-profit organisation that provides free and low-cost medical, allied and complementary health care. It supports women who have experienced domestic, family and/or sexual violence, with its services extending to casework, counselling, legal assistance and financial counselling.
Professional photography: You'll receive a folder of digital photos taken by our award-winning photographers. They will capture your holiday moments beautifully, ensuring you have cherished memories to treasure for years to come.
Unique set design: Our set is thoughtfully designed to create a magical and festive atmosphere that's perfect for families, couples, and individual portraits.
If you're ready to capture the spirit of the festive season while making a difference, reserve your spot below. We can't wait to see you at Illawarra Mercury's Magical Family Photoshoot.
- Terms and conditions apply; By confirming your booking you are agreeing to payment upon arrival via electronic payment. Surcharges may apply. We are unable to accept cash. All donations made will go directly to Illawarra Women's Health Centre (ABN 57253131534 ) and the Illawarra Mercury will not take any payments directly. Illawarra Mercury is not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur. Maximum of six people per session (includes parent(s)/guardian(s)). No one under the age of 18 is permitted to book a photography session. All children under the age of 18 must be supervised by parent(s)/guardian(s) at all time while at the Illawarra Mercury premises. If you arrive late to the scheduled appointment, the remaining time of your session will be affected. We strive to maintain a punctual schedule to accommodate all participants effectively. If you arrive late we will endeavour to complete your session within your booked time, if that is not possible we will try to accommodate in another time slot if available. Parking is not redeemable. Ensure ample travel time to arrive at our Wollongong CBD office and arrive 10 minutes prior to your booked time. Management reserves the right to cancel bookings or reschedule bookings if required. Upon arrival, please wait in the entrance of the Illawarra Mercury office at 77 Market Street, Wollongong NSW 2500. Please ensure that you are ready for the photo session. An Illawarra Mercury representative will escort you to the photo studio space. After the photo session (approx 20 minutes), you will be sent your digital photographs via email. For anyone who may experience sensitivity to lights or flashing, please be aware that the studio uses flash strobes. Copyright notice: You will have full copyright usage permission of your images. Illawarra Mercury retains the rights to use the images for editorial and promotional purposes including social media use. Entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a participant (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.
