Local businesswomen Dimity Slater and Kathryn Pacunskis are more at home behind the camera taking snaps of happy families. 79741 Picture: JOE MASTROIANNI
By NATALIE GALLENTI
KATHRYN Pacunskis and Dimity Slater know how to take the perfect picture.
With a total of 20 years’ experience in the photography business, the Caroline Springs businesswomen have successfully achieved the art of taking a completely natural photo of children happily playing or lovingly hugging their parents. No frills, no teddy bears and no awkward poses.
Both Ms Pacunskis and Ms Slater have been taking photos since they were 15, and after working with a myriad of well-known photographers, they decided to create a joint venture where they would not only work in the profession they love, but also give back to the community.
So after years of practice, the dynamic duo created Aver & Line and now help raise money for schools, kindergartens and child care centres across Melbourne.
The pair offers families a chance to book a photography session through their school, kindergarten or child care centre for a simple $12 donation, with all the proceeds going straight to the educational organisation.
Ms Pacunskis said these fundraising events were popular with schools across Melbourne and offered parents an opportunity to have timeless photos of their children at an affordable price.
“It’s a way to give back to the community,” she said.
“We’re doing beautiful shots, images that will last forever. We’re offering a high end product that is affordable for most families.”
And she said despite most people’s perception, working with children was always very rewarding.
“We love working with kids. We really thrive on it.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity, and you can never get bored in our job. We take photos that people will want to hang up on their walls, not put away in an album.”
