Found this kind of by accident just now and thought the movement was a great idea. It seems as though they have already done this years but it would be something cool to do whenever you could. Or next year (December 8th). I thought I'd share.
below is the description on their site:
"Founded by Celebrity Photographer Jeremy Cowart, Help-Portrait is a community of photographers coming together across the world to use their photography skills to give back to their local community.
In December, photographers around the world will be grabbing their cameras, finding people in need and taking their picture. When the prints are ready, the photographs get delivered.
Yep. It really is that easy.
This is about GIVING the pictures, not taking them. These portraits are not for your portfolio, website, or for sale. Money isn’t involved here. This holiday season, you have the chance to give a family something they may have never had before—a portrait together.
Our mission? Our mission at Help-Portrait is simply to equip and mobilize you, the photography community. We want to make sure you have all the information that you need to successful participate in Help-Portrait. We want to help you find other people in your area that are wanting to be part of Help-Portrait or have already begun to plan the event. We want you to have the opportunity to give.
The best place to connect with other photographers, download important documents, and read up on some useful Help-Portrait planning tips is our COMMUNITY SITE."
I did it this year - photos at a Women's Shelter. I'll definitely be doing it again next year - perhaps at 2 events. Even if you're not a pro or don't have the right gear, there are many ways to help.
@terek55@willprentice that is awesome! I bet it was a great experience to be part of. I would love to do it but don't want to disappoint with my little point and shoot. But as you said Will, there are many ways to help.
I was involved with Help Portrait this year in Saskatoon, SK. It was a blast. It was great to see so many people thankful for a picture. For some of them it was the first professional picture they've ever had in their life. For others, it was the first picture (professional or not) that they've had in years. I was one of the official videographers of the event in our city and I hope to be putting together some footage soon showing what goes on at an event like this. Maybe I'll post it here when I'm done.
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below is the description on their site:
"Founded by Celebrity Photographer Jeremy Cowart, Help-Portrait is a community of photographers coming together across the world to use their photography skills to give back to their local community.
In December, photographers around the world will be grabbing their cameras, finding people in need and taking their picture. When the prints are ready, the photographs get delivered.
Yep. It really is that easy.
This is about GIVING the pictures, not taking them. These portraits are not for your portfolio, website, or for sale. Money isn’t involved here. This holiday season, you have the chance to give a family something they may have never had before—a portrait together.
Our mission? Our mission at Help-Portrait is simply to equip and mobilize you, the photography community. We want to make sure you have all the information that you need to successful participate in Help-Portrait. We want to help you find other people in your area that are wanting to be part of Help-Portrait or have already begun to plan the event. We want you to have the opportunity to give.
The best place to connect with other photographers, download important documents, and read up on some useful Help-Portrait planning tips is our COMMUNITY SITE."
http://help-portrait.com/