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Home » Making a Difference With Photography

Pay it Forward – Coming Full Circle

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 4, 2017

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This is going to be a little different than my usual articles and tutorials because I’m going to ask you a favor, to pay it forward – but not to me! If you’re a regular reader of Digital Photo Mentor, and have enjoyed all the tips, interviews, reviews, and how to videos and tutorials I’ve…

Make a Difference with Photography – JR the Inside Out Project

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 9, 2017

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French photographer JR had a wish, to use art to turn the world upside down. See how his project InsideOut has done just that using simple black and white photos, some paper, and some glue.

Generosity – 5 reasons and 4 ways to give back with photography

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: October 29, 2017

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Generosity, 5 reasons why to do it (what’s in it for you) and how to do it using your photography skills no matter what your level of experience. This article is a bit different but a topic near to my heart. I truly believe in the value of giving of yourself, your time, your skills and feel that everyone has something of value to offer. I give you some benefits of giving, and some ways you can use photography to give back, even if you don’t think you’re “good enough” yet.

Using Your Photography to Make a Difference

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: November 22, 2021

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Every year the Bissell center of Edmonton serves a New Years meal to the inner city homeless and low income persons. I have participated in the days events for over 20 years and this year I was asked to photograph it. I hope that my images of the event will help others understand what they provide and how they help the people who need it the most.

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