Shutters For Change will exist to stand against injustice by providing photographic art that is meant to evoke a response leading to change. The art provided by Shutters for change is meant to speak to issues of social justice, and advocate for change while also stirring it’s audience to be changed and be a part of change.
Shutters For Change will sell photography in the form of cards, postcards, and photographic prints using ethical printing practices and local companies. Shutters For Change will also sell non-exclusive usage rights to it’s photography. Proceeds from all sales will be donated to organizations that exist to bring awareness to social justice issues.
The mission of Africa Arise and the story of it’s inception played the role of catalyst in the dreaming and forming of Shutters For Change and will be the sole recipient of funds for the First two years of Shutter For Change’s existence. At the two year mark of Shutter For Change’s existence, other organizations will be supported along with Africa Arise.
Shutters For Change will look to add likeminded photographers to it’s roster. Shutters For Change will promote it’s photographers however, at no time will any photographer be linked by name to his or her specific photography. The purpose of Shutters For Change is not to promote individual photographers or their work, but rather to use our talents to give a voice to those who otherwise wouldn’t have one.
- Loveable
Love is not a privilege, it is a right. Millions of children, youth, adults, and senior citizens go through life never being made to feel loved, infact they are given every opportunity to feel the exact opposite. Love is expressed in dignity, respect, forgiveness and grace; we are given the opportunity to show love on a daily basis. Who do you know who needs love? Love them.
- Now I Lay Me
If it is true that where we lay our head is home, than the unfortunate reality for millions is that the streets are their home. Spend an hour in any urban centre and you will cross paths with at least one person who does not have a home; chances are, you won’t notice them. There is a good chance that they don’t even notice you anymore. Accustomed to being ignored, accustomed to being invisible, millions of men and women have forfeited any feeling of worth for fear of realizing they have none. What would happen if we stopped to introduce ourselves?
