At this time, we would like to produce our event with nothing more than “donations-in-kind”. Our umbrella organization, Help-Portrait®, Inc., is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation. As such, donations will be tax-deductible and we can provide suitable documentation on the spot. Monetary donations, although possible through the umbrella organization, seem very tedious and we would rather avoid that. We need stuff rather than money. For the most part, we only need to borrow it. This list below will be altered as we go and items are gathered. Visit often and see how you can participate. Thanks!
We have removed everything from this list that has already been sourced. Our remaining needs are shown below…
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Item(s) |
Special Notes |
Borrow, Rent, Buy, or Donation? |
Team Members Coordinating |
Source |
| Tarps for Makeup Area | Must be clean, need 4, about 10×8 | Borrow | tbd | tbd |
| Duct tape | Need 2 rolls | Donation | tbd | tbd |
| Step Ladders | Need 2 for putting up backdrops | Borrow | tbd | tbd |
| Posing Stools | Need 4 | Borrow | tbd | Bob Kulon has one or two |
| Background stands | Need 4 | Borrow | tbd | Bob Kulon has one |
| Seamless background paper | Need 4 rolls, 107” x 12 yards, white or light grey. | Donation | tbd | tbd |
| Flash Triggers | 3 needed. Something like Pocket Wizards. In a pinch, the photographer must use a camera with a PC socket and a long cable – watch for tripping hazard. (CFL lights don’t need this.) | Borrow | Bob Kulon | Bob Kulon has 1 Pocket Wizard set. |
| Light meters with strobe capability | Need 4. Something like a Sekonic 358 since we won’t be using TTL flash. | Borrow | tbd | Bob Kulon has one |
| Heavy Duty Extension cords | 50 foot. Need 8. Grounded. | Borrow | tbd | Bob Kulon has two |
| Power Strips | Need 10. At least 6 outlets. | Borrow | tbd | Dwan got 4 donated by Staples |
| Printers | We need 4, one for each computer. These need to be capable of producing a high-quality photo on 8½ x 11 papers.
(A photo-grade printer is required.) We are going to allow dye or pigment printers. The person donating each printer is responsible for having the unit in good working shape and any extra ink cartridges that may be needed. Figure about 100 sheets of usage for the day. Paper profiles must be loaded in advance. |
Borrow | Bob Kulon | Bob Kulon has one. Dave Doughman has one. We still need 2 more. |
| Paper | Let’s use a single paper that can be universally used for any printer. Economical, decent quality. We should probably have about 300 sheets on hand. 8½ x 11. Recommend Red River 68# Ultra Pro Gloss | Donation | tbd | tbd |
| USB cables for printers | Need 4 | Borrow | Bob Kulon | Bob Kulon has 2. Still need 2. |
| Makeup and hair supplies | Each practitioner must provide their own “stuff”. Work it out. | Donate | tbd | tbd |
| Token gifts | Here is where it gets sticky. We cannot hand out cookies or candy, per the college. But we should have some little presents handed out by Santa and Mrs. Claus. We need ideas and donors. | Donate | tbd | tbd |
| Holiday decor | Maybe some strings of lights. How about a tree with ornaments? | Borrow | tbd | tbd |
| Frames | Need about 120 inexpensive 5×7 frames. (We can also adapt 8×10 frames with a 5×7 mat.) They don’t all have to be the same. We can source these from multiple donors if necessary. Resolution is urgent since this might take ordering time. | Donate | tbd | tbd |
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