February 6, 2011

How to Recruit Good Photographers on a Tiny Budget

By Michelle Gienow

Finding someone to take photographs that document a charity’s work can itself take a little work.

If there’s no money available to hire a professional to take pictures, an organization can either look for help from its staff or volunteer ranks or seek the donated services of a professional photographer.

The first approach may have its limits. As photography director for Catholic Relief Services, the aid group headquartered in Baltimore, Jim Stipe trains the