Holiday photos benefit First Coast Cultural Center

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First Coast Cultural Center’s holiday fundraiser this year will feature family and individual photos by Osmeri Mancebo, an Orange Park-based photographer who specializes in portrait photography and elaborate backgrounds and sets for the holidays.

Photo sessions will include a variety of packages for up to five participants in a staged shoot, including a choice of set designs, photo sessions, digital images and release for personal use and holiday cards, gifts and more. Prices range from $299 to $449 and $25 for each additional person in the shoot.

According to Donna Guzzo, First Coast Cultural Center’s executive director, Osmeri is known for her photo style in a natural and relaxed environment, and a goal to let the family’s or individual’s story unfold in front of the camera.

Photo sessions will benefit the First Coast Cultural Center educational programs for children.

“I am super-excited to be part of this amazing project,” said Mancebo. “As a local photographer and artist, I take special interest to support the First Coast Cultural Center, as I strongly believe it is making a huge difference in our community, especially with children. This fundraiser brings me personal happiness and gratitude.”

To view sample photos, backgrounds and sets, go to https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ag4QCaBBtsHwkb1LlCP63n3hHRA6uA?e=0AIWac.

Photo sessions will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, and 1-8 p.m. Dec. 13 at Care Connect+, located inside the Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee, 351 Town Center Plaza, Suite 205, in Nocatee.

Photo sessions will also be held 3-8 p.m. Dec. 16, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at First Coast Cultural Center’s Jacksonville Beach location, 3972 3rd St. South.

For further information, contact Callie Johnson at cjohnson@firstcoastculturalcenter.org or call 904-280-0614, extension 1202.

Register for the Nocatee location at https://app.etapestry.com/cart/CulturalCenterAtPonteVedraBea/default/category.php?ref=4138.0.1468153897 and for the Jacksonville Beach location at https://app.etapestry.com/cart/CulturalCenterAtPonteVedraBea/default/category.php?ref=4138.0.1468254464.

“We are pleased to bring the renowned photographic work with Osmeri to the First Coast Cultural Center,” said Guzzo. “The holiday fundraiser is a favorite for locals and visitors.”

For more information about the First Coast Cultural Center, and to register for camps, classes and events, go to firstcoastculturalcenter.org.