Chicago Photography Center is an organization in Chicago that creates many opportunities for photographers of all skill levels. It is a non-profit school of types. They have many outreach events to supply cameras to those who would have never had the chance to use a camera otherwise.
In a way this organization reminds me of the girl from Yes Man who leads the running photography group. Many of their events involve community members meeting together. The organization supplies the cameras. Then the entire group goes to various places around Chicago and takes pictures.
This is quite an interesting organization and something to consider when I head back home. They also offer various classes and volunteer opportunities. The classes are around $500 each and go over things like beginning photography, lighting, advanced photography, portraiture, etc.
I was happy to see that there are some passionate photographers that have dedicated their skills to spreading photography to those who may not have had opportunity otherwise.
http://www.chicagophoto.org/classes/lighting/
The next website that I found while searching was the need for photographers on Craig's list. There was a specific post that made me chuckle. It was asking for photographers (or non photographers) that would want to take photos at Chicago's hot spots for tourists. What made me laugh was the fact that the people that were going to do this job were going to be paid $8.25 an hour. And there was no need for photography background. It just goes to show that the people that are taking pictures at the tourist hot spots in any area don't get paid much and sell their photos for ridiculous prices. It's almost more beneficial to know how to take the shot yourself. :)
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