A community of photographers with gifted hands and giving hearts.

Our story.

In 2014, we launched One Month to Give as a way to harness photography to help those in need. We felt compelled to a deeper purpose in our work and believed that others felt the same way. Our founder, Perry Smith, actually started connecting these dots back in 2012 when his aunt was battling cancer—a fight he knew too well after being diagnosed at the age of 15. Driven to make a difference, Perry utilized the skills he had and donated photo sessions—personally raising over $10,000. Now each October, we’re driven with the same determination to help even more people.

Your story.

We’ve discovered the difference just one person can make—imagine the impact of an entire community of photographers rallied together. Despite our team’s passion and personal drive, our efforts can only extend so far. We need your help. We need a community of photographers with both gifted hands and giving hearts. If each photographer simply donated one session this October, we could raise tens-of-thousands of dollars—shaping a generation of little girls in Somalia who aren’t allowed to read or write. With some heart and hustle, you could be a child’s hero.

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One Month to Give is a 501c3 non-profit sparking philanthropy through photography.