Comments on: Pro Bono Photography, Karma and Me

By: Guy McLaren

Guy McLaren — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:38:36 +0000

This I would shoot pro bono, but I was asked to shoot a commercial shoot for a radio station for free.

By: faizan siddiqi

faizan siddiqi — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:28:17 +0000

Dear Aaron,

How are you? I hope you're doing well. First of all,congratulations and thank you for all the wonderful work you're involved with. The world needs more people like you.

My name Faizan Siddiqi. I am the president and founder of Kids with Vision [www.kidswithvision.org], a 501(c)3 organization committed to promoting awareness about global avoidable childhood blindness(acb). We're mostly a student-driven initiative and our sole source of support comes from in-kind donations from the general public. I am writing this post to inquire about the possibility of qualifying for a Taproot service grant for help with editing hours of poignant footage from various parts in Asia that show prevalence of acb. I understand our objectives may fall outside of what is supported by the org, nonetheless, I can assure you of the incredible positive social and economic returns promised by such an endeavor.
Please advice.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:25:05 +0000

Good story. You know I would feel odd telling everyone if i did something like this but in this case, I think its well worth it because its good to hear about and see good examples being set by others who are in a position to do so and to motivate others to try it for themselves. Certainly this is one organisation that I am sure needs every financial break it can get. So good on you.

I always find generous people inspiring, so thanks for sharing your story.

By: Tommi Heinonen

Tommi Heinonen — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:00:32 +0000

I usually do about 2-3 pro bono projects a year. These generally revenues 6-8 paid jobs. By doing something for free is merely a way to promote yourself. And yes I also feel good by giving something back.

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:16:03 +0000

Hurrah for you! And those at Hope House working so hard to help these women. This sort of thing spikes when times are tough, so you are needed and appreciated...

By: Lee Marlin

Lee Marlin — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:10:17 +0000

Aaron, thank you so much for sharing this story with everyone. As a Hope House staff member, I hear the worst about people every day. Our relationship with you proves that there are still some very fine, caring people in our crazy world. Thank you for everything you've done for us!

By: Aaron Lindberg

Aaron Lindberg — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:35 +0000

Thanks to everyone for looking over this.

- Deanna Taus, I cannot believe it either, it's a very sad subject and recreating it for the photo shoot was unnerving.
- Michelle Posey, great to hear you are giving back to something so close to you.

By: Michelle Posey

Michelle Posey — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:34:39 +0000

What a coincidence! I'm doing something like this tomorrow ... shooting the play "Birth" for a group of midwives and doulas that helped me when I was pregnant with my second child. They did so much for me, and would not take any money. I'm just thrilled to have something I can give back.

By: Deanna Taus

Deanna Taus — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:40:27 +0000

I find it so hard to believe that this all still continues today. How do these greedy and disturbed users and abusers look themselves in the mirror every day. And the scariest part is, they could be our co-workers and friends. Both the abused and the abusers.

Thank you for sharing.