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What do we do?
Camera Story is a charitable organisation that champions positive photography. Committed to supporting women to be free from economic and social dependency, through the development of practical commercial and creative photographic skills. Camera Story works alongside Kimberley based First Nations women and like-minded Kimberley focused organisations to recognise the inherent talent that lies in First Nations women, develop their creative confidence and create opportunities for economic participation.
We use the camera lens to build practical skills, confidence and communication skills to increase vocational capacity, explore social issues, and build connections with community and environment.
Camera Story is based in Rubibi (Broome), Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Who is Camera Story?
Camera Story was founded by Sarah Landro and Jacqueline Warrick - both photographers who met over ten years ago studying in Dhaka, Bangladesh. For a number of years, Sarah worked closely with the Bollipunji Community in Jaflong, Bangladesh, establishing a photographic practice where communication and connection prevailed the importance of the camera. Sarah is also the Special Projects Manager at the Perth Centre for Photography. Jacqueline began her photography career in Kashmir, India, establishing a spirited documentary approach to storytelling.
Camera Story was born out of similar experiences and a shared photographic philosophy.
Camera Story has evolved over the years and now works alongside Kimberley women developing practical photographic skills; collaborating on visual storytelling; and supporting enterprising opportunities for women and their families.
How are we different?
Camera Story is innovative in its approach; combining art, vocational training and specialised development in all its community programs. Our biggest impact has been working with communities and individuals seeking an innovative approach to address social issues. Our major programs support women to develop and grow their art practice and photography businesses.
Camera Story's success is not only measured by economic sustainability but by the positive impact it creates in the lives of the First Nations women in the Kimberley region, fostering empowerment, creativity, & economic independence. Regular assessments & feedback is crucial and we take on a flexible approach to ensure we meet the needs of those we collaborate with.
Camera Story regularly partners with other like-minded organisations in the region and we believe collaboration is key.
Support our work
Camera Story is a social enterprise. We use our commercial photography services to help fund our community projects and grow our social impact.
Your organisation and business can support our work by hiring the professional team at Camera Story to photograph your next event, team headshot, or marketing campaign.
We regularly use assistants from our workshop program to gain on the job experience and build their own portfolio. By choosing Camera Story, you will get a professional product and help directly support our projects.
Visit Commercial Services to find out more.
Camera Story is a registered charity. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. Support us!
