SAYRE, Pa. — Hang on to those suits and dresses; there may still be a reason to get all dolled up.
Proms have been canceled because of this health crisis, but the owners of Red Door Photography in Bradford County say you can still shine.
“We know a lot of the girls have probably had their dresses for months. The boys may not have suits, but I’m sure they’ll pull something together. I even heard of one girl, after we put this out, is having her dress made out of candy wrappers by her mother. They’ve been working on it all year," said Eileen Hall, who owns Red Door Photography along with her husband.
The owners posted a note on Facebook to all students in Sayre and beyond, offering free prom photos when the studio is allowed to reopen.
“It just spread like wildfire. I was so surprised by how many times it was shared. And everyone has been really thankful and grateful, we’re really looking forward to seeing the kids. Seeing what they pull together!”
The snaps may not replace the experience of missing a prom, but the owners at Red Door Photography hope they make people smile.
“They can at least do pictures, hopefully, they’ll go out to dinner, support some local restaurants that night, maybe have parties and you know just have a fun night of it even though it won’t be a prom. I’m 43 and I still remember going to prom and how much fun that was. And I think this will be different but just as fun if they make a night out of it.”