
About the event
Presenting . . .
BACK TO SCHOOL PHOTOSHOOT
&
BACKPACK DRIVE
Compliments of Celeste Lovely Photography and the generous people of Northern Michigan.
10 Images of your choice
Online gallery & downloads
Option to order prints and additional downloads.
Model release option
There is $NO session fee for this.
Yes it is FREE!!!
Back to school is just right around the corner so I would like do something special for our kiddos in our community here in Otsego County and surrounding areas or as far as this post could reach.
It has been such a difficult past year, let’s give back and bring SMILE to our community!
All I ask is for you to bring with you a DONATION of (1) one backpack full of school supplies to give back to kiddos in need in our community.
If you are able and willing to donate I highly encourage families or local businesses (small or big) to participate in our Backpack drive.
I would be happy to give you a shout out and tag your business page as a thank you.
For every backpack you donate I will open 1 spot for a child to get their photos taken. Again, one (1) backpack is to one (1) Child
I am literally thinking of this on the fly while my creative brain is spinning at 2 in the morning before going to bed. (Kids sleeping, quiet house, the coffee I drank at 6pm is kicking in. Oh boy, so help me God.)
Kindly tag (on Facebook) all the Mom’s and Dad’s that maybe interested in getting updated photos of their little ones.
Tag the local businesses that might be interested in donating a backpack or two!
Share the post to get the word out!
Thank you so much for your unending love and support! I cannot wait to see what our generous and loving community can do for the kiddos to get them set and ready for school after a whole year (and more) of pandemic.
I am sure many kiddos are excited to go back to school, but many families have been affected by the pandemic still and this backpack drive would help many families, one less thing for them to worry about, plus a FREE photoshoot, something the kiddos will remember and will make them feel oh so special!
An appointment has to be made. Contract required.
Please do not book if you dont intend to get photos taken, Remember this is a free session and I am donating my time, heart and soul to this.
Kids/school age only. No family sessions here please.
Ready to book your little one's photoshoot?
After booking your session proceed below and submit your contract.
Interested in just Donating (without a photo shoot)
Use the same form below for submit your pledge.
Back-to-school photoshoot and Backpack drive
Compliments of Celeste Lovely Photography and the generous people of Northern Michigan.
August 8th & 15th 2021
Starting at 5:30 PM
in Otsego County Sportsplex
Gaylord Michigan
Serving all of the kids in need in Northern Michigan.
Drop Off Locations:
Flowers by Evelyn
117 N Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
United States
Salon Thirty Two
232 W Main St
Gaylord, MI 49735
United States
Cutting Edge Computers
1389 S Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
United States
Priceless Performance
1484 O'Rourke Blvd,
Gaylord, MI 49735
United States
Thank you to our friends at Flowers by Evelyn,Cutting Edge Computers, Priceless Performance and Salon Thirty two!


Thank you to all of our generous partners!
I would like to thank the following businesses and families who has pledged to support our event!
Jumpin' for Joy Party Rentals pledged to bring a Bounce house for the kids to Enjoy for the day! I couldn’t be anymore excited!
Otsego County Sportsplex has pledged to let us use their location! Thank you so much!!!!
Gaylord Bus Garage for the school bus!
Celeste Lovely Camper Rental - Northern Michigan
Spartan Sewer (The Purple Poop Pumper)
Vienna Auto
Collette Hoeft, Alpine Realty Group Michaywe Specialist
Button Builders LLC
Serv Pro Gaylord & Cheboygan
Top O' Michigan
Dubie Welding & Fabrication
The Mitten Printshop & Leah Tackles
Bradford Supply Company
Katie Smith, Realtor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Room Redux Northern Michigan
Massage by Megan
Marriot Fairfield Inn & Suites Gaylord
Bee Creative in the Mitten
In Memory of Sandra "Sam" Mankowski
In Memory of the Michalewicz Twins
Christine Caddell & Family
Mike & Courtney & Family
Amy Gildner & Family
Anonymous
Judy Falk & Family
Holly Secord & Family
David & Celeste Feole & Family
Dave & Laura Hansmann & Family
Katie Amante & Family
Sonja Caddell & Family
Jillian Finn & Family
Liz Salazar & Family
Ashley Gaus & Family
Indy Burns & Family
Briana Henry & Family
Cierra Hallett & Family
Mandy Jones & Family
Elise Hamrick & Family
Debbie Head & Family
Theresa Taskey & Family
Our Recipients:
North Ohio Elementary School -Gaylord
Gaylord High School
South Maple Elementary School
Gaylord Intermediate School
Gaylord Middle School
NMECSA - Gaylord Headstart
Wellspring Lutheran
Overwhelmed by your love & support....
























