September 18, 2011–I have a lot of artsy friends. I’m sort of nerdy-slash-artsy so I’ve noticed that having similar friends is a bit of a given: nerds of a herd, birds of a feather, flock together, etc. Obviously, not all art-nerds are alike. Some are web designers, some are photographers. This post is for those semi-professional to professional to hobbyist photographers: please pass it on to your like-minded comrades.
Help-Portrait is a new movement that is inspired by photographers around the world giving their time and talent to those in need, be it the homeless, poor, sick or otherwise. The concept is simple: find someone in need, take their photo, print it off and give it to them. I know, too basic to be worth anything, right? Well, as photographers you know how much those photos are worth (assuming you occasionally charge for your services) so to take the time to serve someone in need with your gift is worth a lot! Even if you are just a part-time or hobby photographer, this is something you can do.
The main event, or promotional time of year that Help-Portrait would like this program to roll out is in December, where photographers from all over do the world a service by doing what they do best and what they love most: capturing beauty through their creative lens.
Here is a short video about the project:
The best part about this project is that all it takes is a little time and some of their great resources they have available on their website, which you can visit by going HERE or by clicking on their logo. Hopefully this motivates you to try this out for the upcoming holiday season, who knows–it just might become your new favourite tradition.
365 Days. 365 Causes. 