SL_Ivory Tree Profile_0325FINAL_REG2 . qxp_Layout 1 4 / 2 / 25 3 : 54 PM Page 1 by Leigh Stuart Shaping Community , One Frame at a Time ommunities are defined by their children , After all , as Mattey , who has several Labradors At Ivory Tree Portraits , children all of whom are inquisitive , bold , and ever - herself , says , “ Furry family members are and their parents find a photography Cchanging . family , too . ” In addition to capturing and preserving Kisses for Kyle Foundation , a Willow - studio devoted to preserving memories for families throughout the Philadel - Grove - based organization that supports local memories that last a lifetime . phia area and beyond , the Ivory Tree team families who are battling cancer , has particular takes a vested interest in supporting the com - significance to Kaeleigh Butynskyi , Ivory munities in which those families live . That’s Tree’s Creative Director . Butynskyi made why Lara Aman Mattey , Studio Owner , has Kisses for Kyle her charity of choice in honor committed Ivory Tree to selecting multiple of a young family member who is celebrating charities to support each year through events being cancer - free . at the studios . Creating a culture of inclusion is incredibly “ We carefully select the charities we sup - important to Mattey ; the studio is a safe port , ensuring they resonate personally with place where everyone is loved and celebrated . our team members or clients , ” Mattey says . They host confetti sessions to benefit The “ For example , our studio embraces a kid - led Trevor Project , a national nonprofit dedicated philosophy , and many of our clients are on Autism Foundation . ” to suicide prevention for LGBTQ + youth . the spectrum . With that in mind , we not The Pennsylvania Society for the Preven - “ We love to partner with local charities only offer sensory - friendly sessions year - tion of Cruelty to Animals ( PSPCA ) has been as much as possible , ” Mattey adds , “ which round , but also organized a special charity a recent beneficiary , with proceeds from is why we’re so excited to offer ‘ Mommy & event where all proceeds benefited the Eagles “ puppy sessions ” benefiting the organization . Me ’ sessions this spring to benefit the Kin SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 5 36 |
