I’ve written a lot about the importance of giving back. It’s a critical part of building your business, but even more important it’s part of being a member of the human race! Think about the impact photographers could have on the world if every photographer did something to give back.  Then think about the impact [...]

A lot of my “job” these days is just being a contemporary version of the old town crier. For those of you who weren’t around then, (Just beating Scott Bourne to the punch on the fact that I’m older than him!) the town crier literally had only one job, to spread the news shouting it out as [...]

As I continue to get some great stories for Charity Fest III, I’m getting even more links to charities for photographers to consider. Here’s an updated list worth checking out:
From long time buddy, Glen Clark at BayPhoto: Flashes of Hope  www.flashesofhope.org
From Jennifer Bunce: Picture Perfect http://www.picper.org/. 
Michael Sweeney sent me Operation: Love Reunited http://www.oplove.org/
David Michael [...]

Thanks to the connective power of the Internet and social media, I can share this wonderful story with you. San Diego photographer,  David Michael August, attended Skips Summer School just a few weeks ago. Earlier in the week, he published a short video of the Hyde family’s photo session on Skips Summer School 2011 on Facebook. I [...]

Up until a few weeks ago I knew absolutely nothing about The F.I.L.M. Project (Family Images for Lasting Memories), but I’m proud to say I sure can’t say that any longer!
Just prior to Summer School I got a call from Leah Hoskins, of F.I.L.M., asking about being involved in Summer School and exhibiting. As we talked I learned [...]

The best part of this industry is when you get that perfect combination of photography, social media and networking mixed with the passion for the craft.  Nobody is a better example than new friend, Levi Sim from Utah.  Levi joined us this summer at Summer School, where after several emails and  phone conversations over the last year [...]

Once a year I’ve done a special segment on the blog called Charity Fest. It’s all about photographers who not only believe in giving back, but who can walk the talk!   I’m looking for projects you’re working on that simply meet the definition of giving back.
There is no such thing as a project too small.   [...]

It’s coming up on two years since I launched this blog and during that time there have been a number of posts by me as well as guests, talking about ways to give back. Some ideas have been very local, others national, but each has represented a big dream. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing [...]

Every now and then you read about a project where creative people from different disciplines combine their efforts.  This next contribution to Charity Fest is pretty unique and brings together a composer with a photographer.
The story was sent to me by Michael Allen, a professional photographer from InDesign Creative.  His “partner in crime” is [...]

Charity Fest started last year, because I was being asked at every marketing program, “How can I get started in working with a charity?”  So, I thought it would be helpful just to run a series on the blog, giving people ideas on things they could do in their community, with or without a camera [...]