Free Portraits

Free portraits for people in needy communities. We take them, print them, and then give them for free.

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Framed Online

Free online portraits for generous hearts that make giving possible

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A New Generation Gives Back

Teens and young adults using photography to benefit people in need. It's giving beyond your years!

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Uplifting People

Changing lives through photography by offering free mentorship to WIZKIDZ candidates

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Connecting Volunteers

Connecting nationally and globally with Help-Portrait volunteers, sharing and growing with them.

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Photography for Charities

Free photography services for charities that serve people in needy communities.

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RSVP and Get Shooting

All events. All Activities. Online!

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Quick & Easy

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Questions and Answers

Get help and answers on frequently asked questions

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Photography for Towns

Free photography to help towns promote themselves, attract tourism and and support economic development.

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Monday 15 October, 2012

2012 | Presentations

Free Portraits | Sat, 1 Sep – Sat, 8 Dec2012


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Saturday 01 September, 2012

2012 | On set

Free Portraits | Sat, 1 Sep – Sat, 8 Dec 2012


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Monday 06 August, 2012

Free Portraits 2012 Begins!

Season Opening Events – 1 September @ Orange Farm, Johannesburg


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Wednesday 18 July, 2012

Happy Birthday Madiba!

Birthday messages to celebrate the 94th birthday of Tata Nelson Mandela


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Wednesday 27 June, 2012

Message Portraits for Madiba

A call to participate in the creation of a digital photo collection of message portraits to celebrate the 94th birthday of Nelson Mandela. These will be published on Wednesday, 18 July 2012.


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Monday 12 December, 2011

shhh…, keep it quiet

Over 12,000 portraits given in 2011


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Wednesday 07 December, 2011

One last kick

It’s the end of the 2011 Free Portraits season


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Monday 21 November, 2011

Smiles and joy

Out-takes from presentations and deliveries of printed portraits


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Wednesday 16 November, 2011

2011 | On set

A look behind the scenes during free portrait events


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Thursday 03 November, 2011

Action speaks

Look-back on the first 5 weeks of shooting and peep into the weeks ahead