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A Portrait and a Fresh Start [Allen, TX]
Like many people I learned of Help-Portrait back in 2009 when Jeremy Cowart guest blogged for Scott Kelby. When I left for my first event at Samaritan Inn, a homeless shelter, I remember telling my...
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Capturing Love on Camera [Gurnee, Illinois]
Hannah Goering from Gurnee, Illinois, shares this video recapping their December 2014 event. This event is perfect to highlight as we kick off our February theme of “love” on the blog. They had two...
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It Takes so Little to Make a Person Feel Loved [New York City]
Anjola Toro & Katrin Eismann reported this from their Help-Portrait event in December 2014 with the School of Visual Arts – MPS Digital Photography in New York City. “We had a couple that had...
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Cardboard Cut-Out Hearts and Beaming Smiles [Portugal]
She walked in with a skeptical look on her face, she looked around at all the unknown people, so many strangers there treating her nicely, asking nothing in return. She was quickly taken to the kids...
View ArticleMarch: Global Spotlight
For the past six years, Help-Portrait has been celebrated around the world. During the month of March, the Help-Portrait blog will feature the beauty of diversity found in events held outside its...
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Global Spotlight: Tanzania
Nick Fancher, a Columbus, Ohio, photographer traveled to Tanzania and did a Help-Portrait event in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Feb. 2, 2015. Stats: 1 photographer 6 volunteers 156 people received printed...
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Global Spotlight: Basel, Switzerland
From Help-Portrait 2014 in Basel, Switzerland: People with disabilities had the opportunity to be photographed professionally in Basel, Switzerland, during a 2014 Help-Portrait event. It was held on...
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Global Spotlight: Pakistan
From Wahaj Alley, Help-Portrait Pakistan: While we go about with our lives, there are millions of children who are going about with their own little routines; going to school, finishing their homework,...
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Global Spotlight: Algarve, Portugal
From Jovelino MatosAlmeida, Help-Portrait Algarve, Portugal: A 6-year-old little boy wanted very much to have a guitar, and he was told to write a letter to Santa Claus. So he said, ‘I only know how to...
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Dads: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
This month, we’re talking about dads. Jessie Zoerb, a photographer from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, shares a story and photo of a great dad from their December 2014 event. This father brought his 3...
View ArticleFamily Photos after the Flood: Help-Portrait Austin
One family lost their home from flooding. “Having new pictures of my family is a great start” — see more highlights and inspiration from this new 2015 Help-Portrait Austin recap. Help-Portrait Austin...
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“He never thought he would be photographed again” –Ribeira Grande, Azores,...
Acácio Amaral of Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal, shared these photos and stories from their Help-Portrait event last year. They said it was a pleasure joining Help-Portrait, and they’re looking...
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“Grateful to be in the USA”– Clinton, CT
In the Town Hall of Clinton, Connecticut, the First Selectman came to welcome one new American resident and his family to the neighborhood. “This beautiful man was a refugee from Syria, [and is]...
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“She blossomed like a rose”– Dordrecht, The Netherlands
The fifth time’s the charm in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. Event Director Aart van Joolingen shared about the lasting impact one portrait can make: “This time we were guests at the centre Crabbehoeve, a...
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“I never looked back”– Plymouth, MA
After meeting Help-Portrait founder Jeremy Cowart in 2010, photographer Kris Hughes-Craig began to chase her dreams. “I opened my own studio this past June, started planning my first Help Portrait...
View Article“They’re hopeful that their future will be even better”– Buffalo, NY
“We were excited to join Help-Portrait for the first time this year and cannot wait until 2017!” – Jeremy Cooper, Event Director for Help-Portrait Buffalo, NY Hear all about Help-Portrait Buffalo — and...
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“This means so much to so many”– San Francisco, CA
For the Help-Portrait San Francisco event at The Bayview Opera House, young photography mentees got their shot behind the camera. “It’s such an awesome thing for the youth in our program to be the...
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“This photo is a gift to himself”– Vancouver, BC
Help-Portrait Vancouver got a head-start this year, hosting their event at Union Gospel Mission on November 26. Here, Event Director Bernard Ng introduces us to the faces and the stories of the day:...
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“Giving back is an amazing thing”– Vicenza, Italy
From the La Fraglia Special Needs Center in Vicenza, Italy, Help-Portrait Event Director Steve Malone shares some memories from the day. “Giving back is an amazing thing,” says Malone, “especially when...
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“They came back later with thank you cards for every volunteer”– Syracuse, KS
“This was our very first help–portrait in Syracuse, KS,” writes local Help-Portrait Event Director Michele Boy. “After we were done most every volunteer is signed up to do it again! “This family had...
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