GiveFoto
by D.O.
A couple weeks ago I was fortunate enough to be a part of a collaboration between Park Cities Baptist Church, Cornerstone Baptist Church, and several area photographers in downtown Dallas. The purpose of the event (GiveFoto) was to allow people affiliated with Cornerstone to come and have their picture taken, developed, and handed to them all in a single sitting. For many, it was the first time they’d had their picture made. For others, it was the first time in a long time the entire family had been together in one place. The day was nothing short of special.
Cornerstone’s sanctuary was temporarily converted into a studio housing eight stations, each with lighting, backdrops, Macbooks, and two photographers. My partner for the day was the charming and talented Coby Almond. We had a great time capturing glimpses of the Life that is so very present in each of the people we shot. This post is a little heavy on the photos, but the aforementioned Life made it quite difficult to weed photos out of the mix. That said, I’ll let you get to looking at our photos.
Special thanks to Austin Mann for all his hard work in organizing this event. Great job, brother.
Comments
Wow, you took these, DO? Some of ‘em are so hilarious in capturing just the right moment. You can almost feel the family dynamics in them. The first one, though, is my favorite.
Good work yet again, sir!
For so many reasons, this post is fabulous.
I agree with Jess. Neither you or these people will ever forget that day.
Like it a lot.
Awesome work dude! So glad to see some of the images that came out of it. The video will be up TODAY!
DO, these are really touching, thanks for sharing
oh wow! how great is this entire concept and these photos. love all of it.
i must agree, the first is my fav for many reasons. i just want to chat with that lady! i know i would instantly like her.
great work!
lyns
These are great. I really like the one of the lady with the five kids, all in turquoise. Also, the little boy in the red chair is cute. Good job!
Cornerstone is a great place. Good things happen there. Glad you got to be a part of that.
Really cool stuff.
Awesome. Just awesome. Everything about those images.
This is like something that a bunch of photographers are doing in Nashville — Have you heard of Help Portrait?
Dude, I will always remember that day as the day I made a friend. Or two. Actually, a few friends. But you were the first one. It was a pleasure to give life to these people with you, even if it lasted 1/125th of a second.