happy camera club

Happy Camera Club: is a social enterprise to teach the basics of

photography to the not-so-privileged, and , to...

... help them make constructive use of time ... help them acquire an additional skill set to

make a career choice from

It's a personal challengePhotography + teaching + entrepreneurship It a natural succession to our learning's as a creative individualHappiness. InclusivenessAbility to implement one's own ideas into well defined actions

Happy Camera Club: Students at work

Students from Bangalore workshop

Vinod, 17 years (Delhi workshop)

Vinod, 17 yearsStudents at work in Old Delhi

A hungry hippo— by Gangadhar,19

Sample work taken by students

Mari Huey Machli,Russell Market,Nagaraj,Bangalore

A hungry hippo— by Gangadhar,19

Students’ Work

Reflection and the flight— by Rakesh, 15

Safdarjung Tomb by Aftab,New Delhi

Students’ Work

Deer Park, New Delhi— by Vinod, 17

Students’ Work

Deer Park, New Delhi— by Vinod, 17

Playboy in a Church — by Gunashekar, 17

Students’ WorkCan we make a living out of photography?

Students’ WorkCan we make a living out of photography?

Happy Camera Club has a 2-pronged mandate

We chose to work as a for profit social enterprise.

Education

To teach the finer pointsfor photography - beyondaim-and-shoot knowledge

Marketplace

To create a commerciallyviable resource pool oftalented, cost-effective, readily-available photographers

Students’ WorkCan we make a living out of photography?

Happy Camera Club has a 2-pronged mandate

Sample work done by our photographer mentors.

Education

To teach the finer pointsfor photography - beyondaim-and-shoot knowledge

Marketplace

To create a commerciallyviable resource pool oftalented, cost-effective, readily-available photographers

Image by Samyukta Lakshmi.

Students’ WorkCan we make a living out of photography?

Happy Camera Club has a 2-pronged mandate

Sample work done by our photographer mentors.

Education

To teach the finer pointsfor photography - beyondaim-and-shoot knowledge

Marketplace

To create a commerciallyviable resource pool oftalented, cost-effective, readily-available photographers

Images by Sunny Lamba.

Students’ WorkCan we make a living out of photography?

Happy Camera Club has a 2-pronged mandate

Sample work done by our photographer mentors.

Education

To teach the finer pointsfor photography - beyondaim-and-shoot knowledge

Marketplace

To create a commerciallyviable resource pool oftalented, cost-effective, readily-available photographers

Image by Siddharth Jain.

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Students’ WorkCan we make a living out of photography?

Happy Camera Club has a 2-pronged mandate

Sample work done by our photographer mentors.

Education

To teach the finer pointsfor photography - beyondaim-and-shoot knowledge

Marketplace

To create a commerciallyviable resource pool oftalented, cost-effective, readily-available photographers

Images by Sethu Sethuraman.

Nirbhaya campaign

HCC photography competition +fundraising event.

HCC events

Exhibitions, Galleries and field outings

HCC Events

Action at photography workshop

Where HCC has gained visibility.

Events Media presence

A very PRESSing matter ...

Widening reach• Creating an eco system with Mentors, NGOs and students • Centers - Delhi/Bangalore• Nirbhaya Fundraising Campaign

Investments

• Brand building & enhancing our social presence through social media and networking tools • In Technology for an interactive web 2.0 website, Blog• In partnerships with Corporates, social institutions & associations • In vendor relationships and design firms• In participation in festivals and events to engage with like minded people and build awareness • In mentors/ students/ participants who can make a difference

Where are we now

Best in class photography Workshops

methodology and Training

Be a one stop shop for hiring professional /

non professional photographers for assignments and training purposes

Develop a Specialty,curated

Image bank

Create an atmosphere of OPEN source knowledge

by working with professional designers

Enhance usual branded items like postcard,

T shirts, Bags with out of the box thinking and design

Create customized branded accessories to enhance and

aid the process of photography

Develop retail distribution

starting with Delhi, Bangalore and

expanding all across India

Create a social model which can be replicated in

other parts of India and the world

Our Vision

Branding and PR

• Make available award winning world class photographers to cover events / product shoots/ office photography/ Annual day/ sports day/ Town Hall

• Opportunity to sponsor a workshop / series of workshops with HCC ( Title Branding)

What can HCC offer Corporations

Communities

• Create a property in partnership with HCC – Curated talks , events , presentations specifically on

photography and on social change through photography

• Can also be used for special Product demos, launches or a CUG (Closed User Group) soft launch market feedback and testing

Customer Acquisition

• Exposure to thought leaders and opinion makers through curated events to existing customer base / followers on Social Media

• Educational / Quizzing module

Fulfill Corporate Social Responsibility

• HCC is the bridge between Corporations and Social Non profits/ NGO’s

• Provide a more sustainable and long term opportunities for the differently –abled and underprivileged

• Provide opportunities to employees to build empathy / team building and management skills

• Participating in programs with the underprivileged / differently abled

• Teach students of these institutions • Donate in cash or kind

Create an atmosphere of OPEN source knowledgeby working with professional designers

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