▢ Source Vendor:

• Search on the internet for a local portrait photographer. Sites like upwork.com, thumbtack.com, and findaphotographer.com will help you source a professional in your area and budget range.

• Ask the vendor to supply one or more winter wonderland backdrops or purchase these online.

• Estimate that each portrait session will take about 2-4 minutes per resident. A two hour session will be able to accommodate at least 30 residents. Use this estimate to help set the max RSVP number for the event.

• Coordinate the photo delivery method with the photographer. Often they can send a digital folder of the full set of photos to your email. From there, you can make this folder available to all photo session participants using the RSVP email list on the Cobu Dashboard.

▢ Set Up the Photo Shoot Location:

• Select your location for the photo shoot and set up the backdrop(s).

• Tip: Take a picture before the event and post on social media.

▢ Optional: Set Up the Happy Hour Location:

• Set up the bar so residents can grab a drink and socialize in line while they wait for their turn in front of the camera.

• Keep the drink station simple by offering one type of beverage (Prosecco & Photos!). Alternatively, offer a simple variety of drinks (soft drinks, beer, and wine) in an icy tub.

• Have some non-alcoholic drinks available as well and water for the pets.

▢ Cost Estimates:

• Photographer: $200 (~$100/hour)

• Drinks: ~$150 (60 glasses of wine, less if a mix of beer & wine)