UK chapter of Ubuntu Help-Portrait, a volunteer photography movement based in Johannesburg, South Africa and founded on Help-Portrait.See More

Sometimes we have to capture moments and memories to preserve them! So, before we head out to take and then give portraits to others, we are challenging you to take portraits of those that are "close" to you. Edit and prepare the portraits for printing and upload your images by the end of the day on Sunday 19 August 2012. Two copies will be printed and returned to you, just as you will do for others this year! …See More

Swaziland Weekend Away Ubuntu Help-Portrait shoot for orphans and children at various orphanages, care centres and community venues in Swaziland. This is the second-year our Exchange initiative and the development of a Help-Portrait chapter for Swaziland. A group of Swazi photographers is willing to…See More

 About 94toGram [nahyn-tee foh-toh gram]We are celebrating the 94th birthday of Nelson Mandela by compiling and promoting a digital photo collection of portraits with personal birthday messages for him.The collection will be published online and made …See More

Volunteer photographers portrait workshop in preparation for Help-Portrait 2012!A one-day all-in workshop on portrait photography that covers basic portrait photography, field techniques and practice on Help-Portrait shoots and also basic editing, preparation and submission of images after the shoot. Morning Session  - Portrait theory presentation followed by a practical session with a group of visiting volunteer models.Afternoon Session - Theory and practical session on editing and preparation…See More

Ubuntu Help-Portrait shoot for children and adults at New Beginnings Care Centre in Boksburg..New Beginnings Care Centre is a shelter that provides housing and feeding for the destitute, homeless, abused woman and children, recovering substance abusers, street children, prostitutes, parolees and others in recovery from various addictions.The centre is a sanctuary for the destitute that aims to keep the moral of these people…See More

Ubuntu Help-Portrait shoot for Helpende Hande van Moeders to be held at the North West University in Vanderbijlpark.Helpende Hande van Moeders is all about helping mothers by making life a bit easier for their families. On this day they are hosting a Christmas party for up to 130 children, disabled people and adults on the grounds of North West University in Vanderbijlpark. The venue has been changed from Vaalrus Holiday Resort.Portraits and…See More

Free Portraits Delivery and PresentationWhat?: A delivery and presentation of portraits Why?: To give back to the the children and adults the printed portraits that were taken during the portrait shoot held on 14 October Where?: The Villa of Hope Children's Home 28 Cavendish Road, Olifantsvlei, Nancefield,…See More

Ubuntu Help-Portrait shoot for children at Albert Street School in Marshalltown. Most of the learners are refugees from Zimbabwe and other bordering African countries. Some children come from as far as Burundi and the DRC. About 140 of the current learners are orphans who live under the care of Bishop Verryn (the founder of the school) in Soweto. The remainder of the learners are from inner city low income families or child-headed households. The orphans attending the school are reliant on…See More

Free Portraits Delivery and PresentationWhat?: A delivery and presentation of portraits Why?: To give back to the the children and adults the printed portraits that were taken during the portrait shoot held on 24 September Where?: Community park off Rietbok Street in Pennyville, Soweto Who?: All are invited! Please call Angela on 082 464 7038 to arrange to meet and travel to the presentation location. C'mon, join us and be a part of sharing in the children's joy and also to see them again!See More

You can't give what you don't have! And you can't give joy unless you know it too! So, before we head out to take and then give portraits to others, we are challenging you to take a self-portrait or to have your portrait taken! Then we want you to edit it and prepare it for printing!Please upload your images before Monday, 26 September.It's going to be printed and then returned to you, just as you will do for others this year! …See More