COMMUNITY

CHAMPION

NOMINEE

Every month, Classico Portraits gifts one complimentary portrait session to someone who selflessly gives their time, energy, and heart to others:

Foster carers
Volunteer first responders
Youth mentors
Animal rescue volunteers
Active non-for-profit organisation members
anyone who shows up for their community in meaningful ways

Someone in your life believe one of these sessions should be yours due to your generosity, kindness, or dedication! Accept the nomination below!

Inspired by my dad and grandad, who taught me the importance of helping those around you,
this initiative is our way of honouring those like you who give so generously.

A celebration of the quiet heroes
who make our communities stronger.

It’s an offering of gratitude to the people who pour so much heart into others (you),
while also inspiring the wider community to find their own ways to contribute.

How It Works

1. Accept

You’ve been nominated a Community Champion! Accept the nomination through the form below.
2. Random Selection

We’ll read through all the submissions and everyone who meets our criteria will enter the random monthly drawing to receive a photoshoot.
3. Gifted Photoshoot

If you’re the lucky one, we’ll be in touch after the 25th of the month to plan a custom portrait session with family, pets, or loved ones.
4. Your Photos

We’ll spend an hour or more having fun and capturing real moments. Afterwards, we’ll go through your photos and you’ll select your favourites.
5. Inspire

Your images are delivered and with their permission, we share your story as part of our Community Champions series to inspire others to give back.

What you receive

A relaxed, personalised portrait session for family, pets, or couples
Your favourite five images as high-resolution digital files
A bonus $300 credit for prints or upgrades
The opportunity to inspire others through sharing your story as part of our Community Champions series (with permission)

✓ Family Portraits

From casual weekend adventures to special milestone moments, we capture the everyday love and laughter that make your family unique.
✓ Extended Family Portraits

Multi-generational gatherings, holidays, or special celebrations, preserved with warmth, connection, and fun.
✓ Pet Portraits

Every quirk, cuddle, and burst of energy captured in relaxed sessions designed around your pet’s personality.
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✓ Couples Portraits

Celebrate your love with relaxed, joyful portraits that capture intimacy, laughter, and the sparks that make your connection uniquely yours.

ACCEPT THE NOMINATION

COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Someone recognises how big your heart is and wants to recognise it!
Please fill out the form below for the opportunity to receive a photoshoot experience with Classico Portraits.

“You’re a magician, Kirstie! Mum says this was the most fun photoshoot we’ve ever had.. and we’ve had many! We love them- thank you”

— Tetiana

Hi, I’m Kirstie

Photographer & big-hearted neighbour

Every community has people who quietly pour their time and energy into helping others. Many don’t seek recognition, yet their generosity shapes the world around them. This initiative is my way of celebrating those people through something meaningful, the gift of portraits that capture their big hearts, while also inspiring others to find ways to contribute to their own communities.

I grew up seeing the impact of giving back: my dad was a long-time member of Apex, and my grandad served as a Rotarian for decades. Their example stayed with me and shaped how I approach life and my business. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to combine my photography with small community projects, like fundraising for animal rescues and community groups.

More recently, my husband and I have begun the process to become foster carers for children and young people. This journey has shown me just how many people quietly support our communities, sparking the idea for this initiative.

Thank you for all you do!

Ready to accept your nomination? Scroll up and complete the form above!

Nominate a Community Champion