Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District
Residents in focus
Photographers around the county have been taking candid shots of households on their doorsteps in a bid to document precious family memories and in some cases drum up funds for the NHS.
So-called “doorstep photoshoots” are providing families with the chance to capture some priceless memories.
It has also afforded snappers a safe space in which to engage with clients and neighbours while also bringing in some much-needed cash for their businesses and the health service. New mum Sarah Hunt is currently running her business, Strawberry Photography, from her home in Snodland. The 32-year-old usually focusses on weddings but as these have all now been rescheduled until next year.
Each session is conducted outside and in line with government guidelines.
Sarah has snapped everyone from a funeral director to a nurse assessor and her pet pooches.
But a group she has taken shots of regularly is mums-to-be. Payment is collected through contactless means and £5 from every shoot is donated to the NHS.
Another photographer who has been doing her part for the NHS is Sevenoaks-based Estelle Thompson.
The 46-year-old has been capturing lockdown life in the small village of Fawkham near Dartford.
Estelle noticed people talking about a project in America called “Doorstep portraits” and decided to emulate it in her own tiny village by posting on the Fawkham community Facebook page. In return, she asked villagers for a £10 pledge to the NHS and has now amassed more than £500 thanks to various generous donations.