Recently, I found an ‘advent calendar’ of black-and-white Ilford film I picked up last year. This was a fun idea the company had last year that I wish had taken off more, but still shows its commitment to film photography and willingness to embrace new ideas.
I hadn’t opened mine yet, and while wondering how to make use of it I thought helping a local charity would be a great place to start. And from that: Clicks For Kitties.
How it works: just make a minimum-$50 donation to a local animal welfare charity (I offer some great suggestions below), and you’ll get to choose one of the numbers in the ‘advent calendar’ — whatever film is uncovered, I’ll use to make a portrait of you or someone/something you choose. Provide the receipt, and I’ll donate the development and scanning of the photoshoot and provide either a scanned copy of the image or a 5x7 print (Participants will also get the whole roll returned to them, also, if they choose). And that’s it — easy!
Logistically, this will be a local offer only for now. But for anyone outside my immediate area who wants to participate, I’ll offer a, 8x10/12 print of any image from my Places or Street Photography sections of this website in exchange for a minimum $100 donation to the charities listed below or an accredited animal welfare charity in your area.
Some great local organizations who can use your help:
Craig Street Cats
…or any accredited animal welfare shelter!
Please contact me through the Contact Me form on this website to take part, or for any questions you may have. Thanks!
