Help Portrait - December 12th 2009

          "Help Portrait is a movement of photographers who are using their time,
          equipment and expertise to give back to those who are less fortunate"
For a while I have been looking for a creative outlet that also impacts the community. I have been involved with many organizations, movements and projects that give back, but none like Help Portrait. I found out about this project when a friend of mine posted a link about it on Twitter.

@maddmikeonline

              PHOTOGRAPHERS AROUND THE WORLD... JOIN HELP PORTRAIT                

              TOMORROW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz-JLCq371M

After watching the above video, I was very compelled to take action but had no clue where to begin. After following up with Mike, I learned that a group of photographers had already been arranging an event with the Center for Working Families in Atlanta, and that the actual event would take place the next day, December 12. Though I already had plans, I rearranged them around the morning event because I could see no better way to spend my 25^th birthday. 

It was surely my pleasure to be able to provide my services for families, women, and men who would never have otherwise been able to afford them. I post this entry not to receive credit for my actions; my gift was being in a position to help, while doing what I love. 

I hope that this encourages others to give back in ways that are a reflection of their unique abilities and talents. When most people think of community service, tutoring, mentoring, and cleaning parks often come to mind. While these are all noble endeavors, it is up to us all to find a way that we can provide for someone who couldn’t otherwise do it for themselves. 

You are blessed to be a blessing.
Find out more at http://www.help-portrait.com/