Kidzpiks an Apex, NC based children’s photography studio is set to host Laura Kelly, for a very special Christmas event Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.

In an effort to take the relationship between Laura Kelly designs and Kidzpiks to the next level, the two have teamed up for a “Meet Laura Kelly” day to be held at the Kidzpiks studio. The two companies have been a team since April, 2008 when they announced their partnership via the design of kid-centric, vibrant, bold & fun photographic backgrounds designed by Laura Kelly. “November 1st is when most people kick off their Christmas Season, and when Kidzpiks will launch its fourth Laura Kelly background — aptly named “Christmas”,” said Aimee Bickers, owner of Kidzpiks.

It’s not just design and artistic vision that draw Laura Kelly & Aimee Bickers together. It’s a drive to help others. The November 1st kick off of “Christmas” will benefit the Wake County Boys & Girls Club. On that day, Laura Kelly will provide goodie bags and custom Paper Kid drawings to the first 200 kids in exchange for one art supply. Kidzpiks will provide one 2009 Just Me or Just Us Session for two art supplies.

“Our ability to thrive and be successfully happy begins with our childhood. When I share pieces of myself through my art, it supports my dream for a loving and connected community. Reaching out to the Boys & Girls Club is a great opportunity to make a difference for those who deserve extra chances and extra care, the children in our surrounding neighborhoods,” says Laura Kelly.

Imagine a place where kids dare to dream. Where they’re safe to play with friends and learn from role models. Visit one of the seven Boys & Girls Clubs in Wake County and you’ll know that very place. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens. Since 1967, volunteers have made it possible for the Boys & Girls Clubs to serve over 4,032 youth 6 to 18 years of age in seven locations across Wake County.

Kidzpiks is a private, comfortable, stress-free, kidz photography studio currently housed within Pure Expressions Photography in the Townside Center in Apex, North Carolina. For more information on Kidzpiks, visit www.kidzpiks.com or contact Kidzpiks at (919) 655-0432.

Laura Kelly’s bold and whimsical art is widely recognizable by its mixed-matched usage of vibrant colors, patterns and themes. Her studio is located in the historic downtown of Apex, North Carolina. For more information on licensing her designs, call (919) 303-2101.

The Boys & Girls Clubs is a 501(c)3 organization and depends on individual and corporate investments and volunteers to accomplish its mission. Visit www.wakebgc.org for more information about the Boys & Girls Club in Wake Country.