Dec 02

Dallas Help-Portrait Interview on ABC

Local Dallas Photographer, Taylor McCabe, who is heading up the Dallas Help-Portrait event on Saturday was interviewed on the local Dallas ABC affiliate this morning talking about Help-Portrait and.

With nearly 4 minutes of coverage Taylor was truly able to share the vision and mission of Help-Portrait for the Dallas community and how special it is for him to serve along with thousands of other professional photographers to fulfill the goal of Help-Portrait and to be a catalyst for change for this movement.

Check out this video clip from the interview:

Giving the Gift of Portraits on Dallas ABC Station

Posted on Dec 02, 2010  |  Category: H-P Organizers, In the News, News  |  2 Comments
  • Ron Manke Ron Manke

    Good report and overview... :)
    Ron Manke | 02/12/2010 6:21 am

  • Brad Kugler Brad Kugler

    Got some great coverage in Tampa too! http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/pinellas/palm-harbor-warehouse-sale-12-04-2010
    Brad Kugler | 09/12/2010 2:27 am

Nov 30

Help-Portrait Held Worldwide on Saturday, 04 Dec

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Lori Mahon
press@help-portrait.com

HELP-PORTRAIT HELD WORLDWIDE ON SATURDAY, 04 DECEMBER
2ND ANNUAL EVENT EXPANDS, BROADCASTS LIVE ONLINE

NASHVILLE, TN — November 30, 2010 — This Saturday on the 4th of December, thousands of photographers and volunteers worldwide will unite for the second annual Help-Portrait event. The idea behind Help-Portrait is simple: 1. Find someone in need 2. Take their portrait 3. Print their portrait and 4. Deliver their portrait. Surpassing last year’s numbers, this year more than 585 groups are planning events in 57 countries and 49 states.

This year Help-Portrait has joined forces with creativeLIVE to provide online chats throughout the month of November on how to plan a successful Help-Portrait event. These chats are available for viewing here: http://www.creativelive.com/courses/help-portrait-2010. From their studio in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, creativeLIVE provides free, live creative education on the web.

On Help-Portrait Saturday, Cowart will join the creativeLIVE team in their classroom for the Seattle Help-Portrait event. Seattle will serve as a Help-Portrait hub, checking in with cities around the world to share stories and thoughts as the day unfolds worldwide. Watch the live Saturday broadcast here: http://creativelive.com/live

In addition, Help-Portrait has partnered with Ritz & Wolf Camera & Image as the exclusive image provider for 2010.  Through this partnership, Ritz & Wolf along with its online retail imaging site, RitzPix.com, is offering participating photographers with buy-one-get-one photos, free membership to Ritz’s Frequent FOTO Image Rewards Club for 2011 (http://ritzpix.com).

Media are invited to share the power of a photo with the Help-Portrait story. Please contact Lori Mahon to coordinate coverage. In addition, b-roll from various locations and behind-the-scenes photos will be available for use after the event.  For more information and to get involved in giving back and changing lives, visit http://www.help-portrait.com.

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ABOUT HELP-PORTRAIT: Help-Portrait, a non-profit organization, was formed in 2009 by Nashville-based celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart as he contemplated using his skills and expertise to give back to those who may not have the opportunity for a professional photo.  The idea is that a photographer has the unique ability to help someone smile, laugh and return their dignity.  It is a movement, a shift in photography.  The rapid growth of this organization is a perfect example of Social Media use for good as the community shares ideas and stories through the channels of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and blogging. Last December more than 41,000 portraits were given by 3400 photographers and over 5000 volunteers were involved.  Help-Portrait became a global movement in 543 locations in 42 countries.

Posted on Nov 30, 2010  |  Category: News, Press releases  |  No Comments
Nov 30

creativeLIVE Chat Rescheduled at 11am PST

Today’s creativeLIVE Help-Portrait conversation has been rescheduled for 11am PST for a conversation with Jeremy-Cowart and creativeLIVE founder and photographer Chase Jarvis: click here to join the live video chat: http://blog.chasejarvis.com/live/

Posted on Nov 30, 2010  |  Category: H-P Organizers  |  3 Comments
  • dave dave

    I am wondering why Anchorage Alaska did not have the event this year! They did last year so I wonder what happened.
    dave | 30/11/2010 8:00 pm

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Nov 30

Help-Portait Is Broadcasting Live on Saturday – Be Part!

Help-Portrait has teamed with creativeLIVE to broadcast this year’s event live online.

During November, creativeLIVE played host to a live weekly video chat with H-P founder Jeremy Cowart about preparing for Dec. 4th’s Help-Portrait global event from their studio in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. (The archived chats are available for viewing)

Throughout the year creativeLIVE offers free, live creative education on the web, including workshops in photography, video, web and graphic design, app development and a wide array of other creative topics.

What they’re doing Saturday for Help-Portrait is broadcasting live all day from Seattle and checking in with different cities that are hosting events. We’ll be chatting with H-P organizers in New York City, Los Angeles, Nashville and Atlanta – and we want to talk with you, too!

We’d like to showcase the diversity of events that day and hear about your experiences. It’s going to be an exciting day, but we need you to participate! If you’re interested in Skyping with us and being on the live webstream, email
us.

Posted on Nov 30, 2010  |  Category: H-P Organizers  |  2 Comments
  • Zelda MacKenzie Zelda MacKenzie

    Hi, For us, it would mean chatting to you the day after the event as we're 13 hours ahead of GMT. Would this still work for you?
    Zelda MacKenzie | 01/12/2010 8:35 am

  • Uriela Marie Uriela Marie

    Bridgeport, CT would love to be part of this!! This will be our 3rd Help Portrait event and we are so excited! Emailing you now!
    Uriela Marie | 02/12/2010 4:02 pm

Nov 30

Ritz/Wolf Camera Coupon Code

50% OFF PRINTING
If you’ve been wondering about how to get your buy-one-get-one free picture from our imaging partner, wait no longer. Here are the details:

The folks at Ritz/Wolf Camera are providing a 50% discount on 4×6 (14¢), 5×7 (90¢) and 6×8 (90¢) prints that are printed either through the online store or directly in the store:

  • They offer both in-store one hour printing and/or you can also have your photographs sent via mail
  • If you choose to go online and place your order, either for in-store pickup or delivery via mail, please use the coupon code: TAKEMYPIC

To find a Ritz/Wolf Camera retail location near you, click here.

Don’t forget to join RitzPix.com: where you can create photo books, custom photo cards and personalized photo calendars online and pick them up in one hour at any Ritz or Wolf Camera location or have them delivered. Enjoy everyday low prices on digital photo printing, holiday photo cards, photo books & more.

Posted on Nov 30, 2010  |  Category: H-P Organizers, H-P Tips, News  |  No Comments
Nov 30

Your Printing Questions Answered

Here are answers to several printing questions addressed in this week’s creativeLIVE video chat. Have more questions? Let us know in the comments!

What is the recommend size of prints?

5×7 and 8×10 are good sizes, as 4×6 might feel a little small. You might want to ask your subjects what they prefer and give them as much say in the process as possible.

Should we offer one than one size?

Try to at least offer 4×6, 5×7 and 8×10.

How many prints do you normally give people?

It’s up to what you’re able to do. Last year we gave some families several prints, and other times we were so busy we were only able to give some families one.

Do you give people multiple poses – i.e. family shot, just mom & kids, just dad & kids, etc.

Some families we were able to give multiple poses to – again it depends on how busy your event is and how many you’re able to print. You can also burn a CD if time and supplies allow with all the images.

Do we print as soon as the portrait is taken, or give them a time to come back?

Either way will work. Printing immediately will be more convenient but giving the subjects a time to come back creates yet another opportunity to connect. One person in the chat room said “We will be giving people a ticket stub that has a number on it so we can track the people and their prints.” Great idea!

Do you let the subjects choose which image they want?

We think this is a good idea. The more control you can give the subjects in this process the better.

Is it okay to create an online gallery for the participants who want to proof their photos?

Same answer as above. We think it’s a great idea if you’re able to offer this – so long as the gallery isn’t public.

In your experience, did people want the actual image files? i.e. on CD

Yes, we heard from several that they were able to offer the images on CD as well as prints, so that’s a great idea.

Do you have a sample of that photographer’s release for subjects to take to get their own prints made?

Yes. Download it here: Photo Release Form (PDF)

Are there resources (i.e blog, site, etc.) where people can share info on sponsors who are donating paper or printers in different cities?

Use the Help-Portrait forums to post information for cities other than your own: http://community.help-portrait.com/forum/

Posted on Nov 30, 2010  |  Category: H-P Tips  |  2 Comments
  • Chris Dickinson Chris Dickinson

    Last year at our event in Salt Lake City we edited and burned a CD (with release) for each family that wanted one, along with an 8x10 of their choosing. The biggest issue we had was the larger retail chains wouldn't print the pictures without the release. It was truly a humbling experience and in some cases, this CD was all that the family had for Christmas. This year will be the same, and our count thus far has tripled that of last year!
    Chris Dickinson | 30/11/2010 3:27 am

  • Colleen Smith Colleen Smith

    At our event in Baltimore we created a "lounge" downstairs for people to hang out while they waited. We had books, coloring sheets, games and cookie decorating for the kids, and tons and tons and tons of yummy baked goods and drinks for the families to enjoy.
    Colleen Smith | 06/12/2010 4:09 pm

Nov 29

Ritz/Wolf Camera Promotion Details

50% OFF PRINTS
Ritz/Wolf Camera has offered the Help-Portrait Community the opportunity to have a 50% discount on prints that are printed either through the online store or directly in the store. Ritz/Wolf does offer one hour printing and you can also have your photographs sent to you via mail. We will be sending out an email in the next few days with the coupon code as well as an actual PDF coupon that can be redeemed in-store.

Here are the different sizes and prices of each print with the 50% discount:

4×6 – $0.14
5×7 – $0.90
6×8 – $0.90

ON-SITE PRINTERS
Ritz/Wolf Camera has also offered on-site printer options to H-P locations that have a Ritz/Camera retail store in the area. If there is store located near your event, email printing@help-portrait.com with the following information: details about your event including: location, distance to a Ritz Camera location, number of photographers planned to be at your venue, and contact information of the organizer.

If you do have an on-site printer, Ritz will also send a store associate with the printer to help with set up, take down, troubleshooting and any other issues. You will still have to pay for the prints that are printed on this on-site printer, but you will receive the 50%.

Posted on Nov 29, 2010  |  Category: H-P Organizers  |  4 Comments
  • Ron Ron

    I'm a bit confused... Our local Black's Photo much less than that normally for 5x7 prints.
    Ron | 29/11/2010 4:27 pm

  • Kyle Chowning Kyle Chowning

    Ron - Unfortunately, this is the best we can offer. If you have a local company that offers a more competitive price, by all means use them.
    Kyle Chowning | 30/11/2010 2:32 am

  • Jeni Jeni

    Here's a lab willing to help: http://www.hdphotolab.com/Help-Portrait-5x7.htm
    Jeni | 30/11/2010 2:57 am

  • Sam Lee Sam Lee

    I have put together a pricing option comparison, with a scenario of having 120 subjects. It looks like Costco remains to be the lowest cost (due to their low 8x10 pricing): https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AuEzZ8h9KqiXdEY3OWdFbTZwVlV4R0stSDZvVHJ3UEE&hl=en
    Sam Lee | 30/11/2010 5:50 am

Nov 29

Event Signage & Forms

Ron Manke, a Help-Portrait organizer in Edmonton, AB, Canada, has shared his event signage and forms. We’ve added them to the downloads page and posted the links to the PDFs here as well. Feel free to use these or use these as guides to create your own.

Event Signage & Forms

Posted on Nov 29, 2010  |  Category: H-P Organizers, H-P Tips  |  4 Comments
  • Bill Tapp Bill Tapp

    Great signs. Is itpossible to have name tags for the volinteers? Possibley a" Help-Portrait" logo and a blanks space to write in the name.
    Bill Tapp | 30/11/2010 6:32 am

  • donna donna

    I second the need for a name tag with logo
    donna | 01/12/2010 1:39 am

  • Kristofor Jensen Kristofor Jensen

    +1 vote for stickers...preferably a big Avery standard size that anyone can get at an office supply shop.
    Kristofor Jensen | 02/12/2010 2:45 am

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Nov 24

Why do we need photographers?

In Tuesday’s creativeLIVE chat, asked a question we thought deserved addressing in a blog post: “I attended a HP meeting last week, and basically they are going to setup all the stations (lights) and don’t want you to bring anything but your camera. Also didn’t want to really get into who’s taking the photos. My question is basically why do we need photographers then? Anyone can press a button. Hope this makes sense…”

It does make sense. Why do we need photographers if this isn’t about skill or art or ability? The answer is simple. This isn’t about photography. It’s about meeting the needs of our community. It’s about making individual connections with others who deserve it. It’s about really seeing people – the lens is just a tool to facilitate that connection. It’s about giving people a visual reminder of their beauty and dignity. As we’ve said before, it’s not about us.

It simply isn’t that important that you have lighting and high-tech gear. Don’t get us wrong – they are nice to have. Natural light or lighting kits, SLRs and point and shoot cameras, amateur and pro photographers – it’s all welcome at Help-Portrait events.

In Tuesday’s chat, shared: “I think that in our efforts to create the best event we can, there is a tendency to over complicate things. If we remember that the day is meant to create a sense of worth and pride in others, I don’t think you can go wrong.”

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Join us for the last creativeLIVE chat Tuesday at 11am ET. And remember to report your event details after your event as this helps us better share and spread the Help-Portrait story.

Posted on Nov 24, 2010  |  Category: H-P Tips  |  No Comments
Nov 23

Website & Social Media Disclaimers

Being an official non-profit has come with a lot of regulations and changes that we didn’t have to abide by in 2009. After all, in the beginning, we just thought we had a good idea. We never dreamed that it would become an official non-profit with a board, IRS and other government regulations. But, we’re here and we’re fully embracing where we’re at, because after all, you all are pretty amazing.

That being said, in the beginning a bunch of you registered domain names and activated social media profiles using Help-portrait, or a variation of it (help-portrait, helpportrait, hp, etc). If you are one of those people, we need you to add one or both of the following disclaimers on your site and profile in a place where people can see it easily.

Website Disclaimer

Help-Portrait {city, state/province, country – (yourdomainname.xxx) is an independent group of volunteers who are participating in the worldwide Help-Portrait, Inc. movement to give portraits away to the underprivileged. This is not an officially sponsored Help-Portrait, Inc site, and is not managed by Help-Portrait, Inc.  The opinions and views expressed on this website do not reflect those of Help-Portrait, Inc. (www.help-portrait.com). HELP-PORTRAIT®  name and logo are registered trade marks of Help-Portrait, Inc. Used by permission only.

Social Media Disclaimer

Opinions & views expressed here do not reflect those of Help-Portrait, Inc.

Thanks for your help and cooperation.

—Kyle

Posted on Nov 23, 2010  |  Category: H-P Tips  |  No Comments

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