Free Portrait for Anyone who is Unemployed and Looking for a Job
As we get ready for spring, I was trying to think of something I could do for all the people who are hurting in these economically uncertain times. That is when I read in PDN about Scott Streble, who took portraits of unemployed people who need a headshot to help them find work.
Soooo, I figured I would copy him. Next Friday, April 3, I am offering a free image to anyone in the Charlottesville area who is unemployed and needs a professional picture to help him or her look for work (for their Facebook or LinkedIn profile, or whatever). Contact me to schedule a 20 minute slot between 9am and 2:30pm in my studio downtown.
Is it overwrought to use this image of a winter tree getting ready to bloom in this post? Why, yes. Yes it is.
ABC Dragoo
March 26, 2009 at 7:49 am //
How wonderful to offer this service. Truly – a good deed.
Jenny Robinson
March 26, 2009 at 7:50 am //
Billy ~ This is a very cool thing that you are doing for the community!
I heard abt. a drycleaner (somewhere) when I was listening to NPR the other night – he was offering to clean a suit or an outfil to anyone who is homeless & needs to look presentable to go on a job interview.
Keep on chooglin'!
Jennifer Tidwell
March 26, 2009 at 8:02 am //
What a splendid idea, B-Dawg! Maybe Cville Weekly would post a "facebook" of all the folks who posed for you and all about their search, qualifications etc!
Chris
March 26, 2009 at 8:15 am //
Billy,
This is not only a kind jesture, but brilliant PR move. I hope it goes well for you, and those who are lucky enough to live close enough to get to participate. Nice work!
Cramer
March 27, 2009 at 2:40 am //
this is awesome. i will spread the word. very cool, billy.
Sharon
March 31, 2009 at 12:57 pm //
that is so cool, I love it.
ross
April 1, 2009 at 8:18 am //
Billy,
Great idea, and how kind of you!
Will be back in C-ville soon for a little break and re-supply of funds! Hope to run into you or hang out!
Ross