Getting involved in the community through photography

Photography does a lot of good in all areas of our lives, and in every sector of the society. Everyone needs a hand in taking good photos, but not everyone is educated in that area. Community efforts like holding photography classes after school, and conducting summer workshops, are good ways for less fortunate individuals to have a creative outlet. 

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Photographers are needed to document community events and sometimes, the lack of funds becomes an issue. Volunteering and offering your service for free can do a lot for a community and its members. It’s true that everyone is able to give back in his or her own way. If your community happens to have special classes after school and on weekends, gather a class that’s interested in seeing the world through a camera lens. Let this class become a creative outlet and a positive way to divert teens from walking in wrong paths in life. 

Photography is a great way to get connected with the youth. You can partner with other photographers and camera shops to supply your class with cameras and accessories for them to have a hands-on experience every time. Workshops are great for teaching the youth about being teachable and accepting of their own faults, and improving themselves through constant learning. 

The community and its youth have a lot to do in the generations to come. Having them involved in such activity can teach them to spread awareness and positivity in a creative manner.

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Hi there! I’m Ashwin Khubchandani and I’m a photographer. I love traveling and spreading positivity through the pictures I take. As much as I can, I give back to my community through holding photography classes for the youth. For more about what I do, click here.

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