THE MISSION

At The Community Photobooth, we believe in the power of youth and photography to enact positive change. Our nationally recognized collective of young photographers leverages their talents to support vital causes and improve their communities. Each year, our month-long Photoshoot-Fundraiser generates funds that directly benefit diverse needs, from wildfire prevention to youth mental health. We're also committed to empowering young people through our Photobooths program, which provides training and opportunities for emerging photographers to build sustainable careers. By booking a photoshoot with one of our talented youth photographers, you're not just capturing special moments; you're investing in a future where photography is a force for good. Join us today in using photography for philanthropy.

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Check out some of the community needs we have helped address:

Mills-Peninsula Hospital First Responders

For the 2020 summer Photoshoot-Fundraiser, we raised funds to treat our local, hardworking First Responders to lunch after their tireless work fighting COVID-19.

Santa Cruz Second Harvest Food Bank

For the 2020 summer Photoshoot-Fundraiser, we also donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank in Santa Cruz, experiencing deadly wildfires at the time.

Texas Relief Warriors

In early 2021, we helped provide support and supplies to disaster-stricken communities throughout the Gulf Coast who were affected by the Winter Blackout Crisis through the Texas Relief Warriors.

Arctic Ice Project

During Spring of 2021, we shifted our efforts towards supporting Redwood City's local nonprofit, the Arctic Ice Project, and donated funds to support their research.

San Mateo County

Parks Foundation

For the 2021 summer Photoshoot-Fundraiser, we raised funds for the San Mateo County Parks Foundation in wildfire prevention efforts and purchasing sustainable tools.

Dr. Tom Catena

In early 2022, we supported Dr. Tom Catena, the only doctor permanently based in Sudan's war-torn Nuba Mountains, in his mission of saving lives.

NAMI Ending the Silence Program

For our 2022 summer Photoshoot-Fundraiser, we raised funds to help relaunch the Ending the Silence, a high school mental health program at the National Alliance for Mental Illness.

Ukraine 24.02 Fund

In October of 2022, we raised funds to purchase over 50 IFAKs (first-aid equipment) for Ukrainian war photographers & journalists.