Marc Braun took advantage of his photographic skill set and started the Akron Photowalk Group.  Okay, so for those of you outside Akron and even a few inside who want Sedona, it may not sound like much of a walk, but think about the contribution you can make in two different ways on a project like this.  First, you’ve got a chance to network with other people interested in photography.  Second, you have a chance to influence the “Uncle Harry’s” of the world and not only help to make them better photographers, but help them understand and develop a greater respect for the craft.

What started out as a project with a passion for imaging, has taken Marc down various paths and into other non-profit events.  Each event you participate in leads to other events and they all keep growing and elevating the quality of your images and sometimes even your life!

A year ago I started the Akron Photowalk Group to do your typical photo walks around Akron.  We just did our second one a few weeks back.  Had a great turnout and several met for dinner afterwards.  Sometimes that’s my favorite part.  Got to meet some really good people, which to me is what it’s all about.  

On our site I write a blog talking about what we do, but also trying to give people ideas about what they can do beyond a walk.  Last weekend I wrote one about the Charity Fest that you wrote about and suggested that people come up with ideas that we can do as a group or individually.  Anything to give back to the community.  So I was pleasantly surprised when one of your new walkers wrote back to say she’d been involved with volunteer groups for twelve years and thought for sure we could come up with some things, so we are going to meet for lunch soon.

She went on to say that the local Alzheimer’s Association is holding their annual gala this Friday at the Fairlawn Country Club. To shorten this story, I was put in touch with the director and I will be attending their function Friday night to photograph the event as one of my give backs. I’ve done this before with the local Red Cross Chapter and always get way more out of it then I can possibly give.   Mark Braun, May 5, 2010  about.