April is Autism Awareness Month, and in recognition of the disorder that affects 1 percent of the population of children in the U.S. ages 3-17, we wanted to share the work of Honesdale, PA-based photographer, Gina Lenz. As a photographic project, Lenz photographed 11 subjects between the ages of 3 and 21, all of whom… Continue reading »
Mar
13
Thirst Relief Benefit Shoot 2012
Thirst Relief’s annual Benefit Shoot takes place every year at Wedding & Portrait Photographers International, WPPI. The 2012 shoot will happened on Sunday, February 19th from 1-10pm. 100% of proceeds go directly to Thirst Relief water projects located around the world to help provide people with a long-term source of clean water. The 2012 Thirst… Continue reading »
Nov
10
National Geographic Your Shot feature
With the National Geographic Your Shot feature, readers and amateur photographers can submit their images for possible publication on the website and in the magazine. Check out this slideshow to see some of the best photos from early September. “Having spent the better part of my life living in the Midwest, I’m no stranger to… Continue reading »
Jun
30
Wedding Photographer Helps Tornado Victims
Following the devastating mile-wide F5 tornado in Joplin, MO, Dawn Shields, owner of Dawn Shields Photography and Metropolitan Bride (Springfield, MO, www.dawnshields.com), and her husband began raising money to buy bottled water, blankets, food, batteries and clothing. Photographers interested in helping rebuild Joplin can make contributions through Metropolitan Bride (417/888-2900) or through PayPal by contacting… Continue reading »
May
25
Black River Imaging providing relief and aid to tornado victims
Our hearts are hurting for the victims of the tornado that devastated Joplin, Mo on Sunday May 22, 2011. Therefore, we are partnering with Dawn Shields of Dawn Shields Photography, her bridal show, Metropolitan Bride and Dawn’s husband’s company Sierra Moving and Delivery to provide relief aid to the Ronald McDonald House of Joplin, which… Continue reading »