Absolutely not. Help-Portrait is about a movement of generosity, not a specific date. Find people in need, take their picture, print their picture and deliver it...any day or time of the year. The more, the merrier.
Absolutely not. In fact, most of our photographers are not professional. If you are excited about the idea, have a camera and a printer (or access to one), go for it!
Yes! As long as you have a way of printing them for your subject.
Unfortunately, we (Help-Portrait, Inc) cannot connect you to a local photographer or photography group. If you would like to have your picture taken, it's your responsibility to search for a local group and ask them directly.
Q: Hi I just wondered, to be a part of help-portrait, do you need to be part of a group at a location? Or can you find someone you know of in need and offer to take a portrait of them and their family on the day and that still count? Like if I found [...]
Because Help-Portrait is a US based non-profit, we often get asked if people can setup a non-profit in their own country in order to offer tax benefits and to comply with government requirements. Unfortunately, Help-Portrait, Inc. doesn't have the resources to properly setup and maintain these type of partnerships. If you are seeking tax benefits [...]