Social Workers Can’t Afford Pro Photography. So We Shoot for Them, For Free.
"Three-and-a-half years later, we’re still here shooting, serving and believing that everyone deserves to be seen." The post Social Workers Can’t Afford Pro Photography. So We Shoot for Them, For Free. appeared first on RICE .
Social workers are unable to afford professional photography services, so Project Obscura steps in to provide them for free. The non-profit initiative, co-founded by Rachel Goh, Ethan Tan, and Clarence Chua, aims to make professional photography accessible to underprivileged communities that often go unseen. A prime example of this is the recent photoshoot for Mrs Lim, a cancer patient who wanted a beautiful video for her funeral.
Despite the perfect weather and the couple's plans for an upcoming trip, the organization supporting her was initially unwilling to fund a video due to the high cost. However, Project Obscura’s volunteer caseworker found the initiative and arranged the shoot, resulting in a magical day filled with laughter and memories. The group works with various overlooked groups, including migrant workers, elderly, people with chronic illness, and families facing hardships.
Their mission is to celebrate these stories and preserve memories through professional photography, thus ensuring that everyone has the chance to be seen and remembered.
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