Due to popular demand, we are so excited to announce that we have added a SECOND DATE for the Back to Homeschool Picnic & Picture Day! Same event, same fun, same incredible photographer — everyone is welcome at either date!

We are SO excited to have the incredibly talented Lexi from LS Photography — the same photographer who captured such beautiful moments at our Heart of the Homeschool Mother’s Day event — joining us for Back to Homeschool Picnic & Picture Day at Hays Nature Preserve!

🗓️ DATE ONE: Friday, September 25th

🗓️ DATE TWO: Wednesday, September 30th

⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (both dates)

📍 Hays Nature Preserve Playground, 7161 US-431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

⚠️ Please note: photo slots are FULL for both dates! Walk-up sessions may be available if the photographer is running ahead of schedule but are NOT guaranteed. Keep reading — you can still join us even without a photo session!

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📸 ABOUT THE SESSIONS:

Lexi will be doing quick, beautiful 5-minute mini portrait sessions with school-themed props — perfect for capturing your homeschooler at the start of a brand new year! Each family will receive a gallery of 5-10 edited images to keep forever.

💰 PRICING:

• First child: $25.00

• Each additional sibling: $10.00

• A small processing fee is added through Square

⚠️ Please read carefully when booking — there are TWO separate items in Square: one for your first child ($25) and one for each additional sibling ($10). Please select the correct quantities for your family!

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🌳 WHILE YOU WAIT — MAKE A DAY OF IT!

Bring a picnic lunch, blankets, and camp chairs and enjoy a relaxed late summer morning at one of Huntsville’s most beautiful nature preserves! Kids can play freely on the playground between sessions. I will also have simple craft supplies and games on hand to keep everyone entertained while they wait!

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📝 HOW TO REGISTER:

1️⃣ Purchase your session through the Square link below

2️⃣ After payment you will receive a confirmation email with a SignUpGenius link to select your time slot

3️⃣ Choose your slot carefully — slots are precise and cannot always be changed!

👉 Not getting photos but want to join the fun? That is totally fine! Just mark yourself “Going” on the Facebook Event so we know to look for you! 🎉 (or email me if you're not on Facebook)

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Lexi is so talented and we are so lucky to have her back with us. These portraits are going to be absolutely beautiful — a perfect keepsake for the start of your homeschool year! 💫