Comments on: 5 Ways to Use Your Gifts and Reach Your Community

By: Jason Lloyd

Jason Lloyd — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:24:48 +0000

Nice ideas, got us thinking! Thanks!

By: itadela

itadela — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:31:15 +0000

In my area, a lot of non-profits use auctions to raise funds.
My way of supporting them is to donate an “on-site photo shoot and CD” of the winning bidder’s pets.

By: victorio

victorio — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:29:55 +0000

A great way to give back is by participating in Help-Portrait this December! Check out http://www.help-portrait.com for more details! It’s an awesome opportunity for photographers to help those in need and to learn from other photographers at the same time.

By: Nora

Nora — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:34:20 +0000

I have started reaching out to local pregnancy centers. Their clients are often underprivileged and could never afford maternity or baby shots. I want to offer them free sessions and some photos at no charge. I thought of this after getting involved in Help Portrait (as someone mentioned above) and they have been receptive to the idea.

By: Ray Goldsmith

Ray Goldsmith — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:34:37 +0000

I help with a class at a U3A (university of the third age) Camera Group. We discuss everything from beginners with ‘point and shoot’ learning the dials etc to what and how to photograph then producing AVs and exploring Photoshop, Retired people/Grand parents have had to come to terms with the digital world and learn what they can do with todays technology, we also give one on one help with the computer side of digital
I refer this site to members. cheers

By: pam kutzen

pam kutzen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:31:27 +0000

I just completed a family photo fund raiser. The families were so grateful; and the kids thoroughly enjoyed my near to life size Bengal and White stuffed tigers. I had three days of great fun.

By: Gina O

Gina O — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:28:53 +0000

Definitely an eye opener and some great ideas. Just made me realise that there are so many opportunities out there to give back to the community. It’s also a good thing when you look beyond taking on just ‘paid jobs’ and to see how your talents & gifts can bless others.

By: Ann Strober

Ann Strober — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:50:36 +0000

By: Ann Strober

Ann Strober — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:10:37 +0000

I have been emailing my shots to friends and family. One of my sisters asked me to send her 50 photographs from my collection. She uses them to stimulate conversation in her mental therapy group. Her clients are able to recall things from childhood and have started to see the beauty around them. My sister gives the photos away to the clients. They are thrilled to have them. Most of my shots are of the natural world and are filled with color. I can’t think of a better way to use my talent. I am really making a difference.

By: R. Darryl Cox

R. Darryl Cox — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:05:21 +0000

I am retired and have been given the opportunity to give back to my community is wht is to me a special way.

1. I am the volunteer events photographer for The1927 vintage Poncan Theatre in Ponca City OK. It is special to me because my father served there as projectionist and stage manager from 1927 until 1962. We are building a visual history of the theatre and those who appeared on its stage.

2. The Poncab Theatre also serves as the headquarters for the Evan’s Childrens Academy of the performing arts. I work as the Production Still photographer. It is blessing as I see young people learn stage craft and become actors.

3. My photographer also serves The Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council which brings in noted artists to entertain the community for free. I am required to photograqh the events to satisfy the requirements of our benifactors.

I am blessed to be of service here.