I was just made aware of a project of which I would like to be a part of next year, and it’s called “Help Portrait”. Help portrait is a movement of photographer who are using their time, equipment, and expertise to give back to those who are less fortunate. The basic premise is to find someone in need, take their portrait, print their portrait, and deliver it to them. I’m 100% behind this cause - why not take a day out of my schedule and use the gear I already have to give others something that means so much to them. A picture really is a fascinating thing that we overlook and take for granted…but to those less fortunate, it’s almost “magical”.
http://vimeo.com/8585737
This year a small group of Winnipeggers participated in this global event and made a big difference. Next year, I’m going to do what I can for this, and you should look into it too. It’s global, so there’s likely already somewhere you can pitch in OR you could start up your own initiative. More details at www.help-portrait.com.
“ In a world where 1% of the population owns 40% of the planet’s wealth… in a world where 34,000 children die every single day from poverty and preventable diseases, and where 50% of the world’s population lives on less than 2 dollars a day…one thing is clear: Something is very wrong.
Peter Joseph
May your reflection always grin back at you.
“ If all the insects were to disappear from the earth, within 50 years all life on earth would end. If all human beings disappeared from the earth, within 50 years all forms of life would flourish.
Jonas Salk
