Paying it Forward Photo Essay
Traveling around the United States, I would engage people to pay it forward and photograph the results. A mom receives a gift basket to a spa; someone buys a cup of coffee for a cop. Through photography I hope to get the message out.
The pay it forward concept - doing something for someone else without the expectation of having a favor returned - is a powerful, very visual one.
By using photography I want to capture Pay it Forward moments throughout the United States. I hope to bring home the message that paying it forward is easy to do, and a national phenomenon.
26 Comments
This is great Chuck and worth the time as you know. I hope you win.
Hi Chuck,
You have been a great ambassador for "paying it forward" and you continue to do so with this endeavor. I look forward to seeing the results and all the good deeds that come from it. Gary Tomlinson
Chuck, you already live the pay it forward philosophy in our community. This is just another example of the creativity that you blend with your compassion. Good Luck! Carol S
cool idea... the whole Paying it Forward concept is really neat
Chuck, of all the people I know you LIVE the pay it forward life and are a wonderful example to the rest of us. I will do all I can to get you the votes so you can do your dream job and set an example for us all! Tim Moore
Chuck, you have been paying it forward in the Triangle and inspiring people along the way. It is great to see that you may have the opportunity to share this with so many people. You are giving people hope when people need to see it the most.
Chuck, Love your idea of the common kindness upon humanity - Good Luck
Chuck, MOre of what everyone needs rigth now. Take two minutes and do something nice. Another great idea. Good Luck.
Good luck
I wish more folks had this idea of 'Paying it Forward'..if it caught on, imagine what we could do!
Good Luck!
Great idea Chuck! Good luck
A very worthy dream assignment and it would be fun. Best of luck to you Chuck!
I like your idea! Great, great stuff!
I voted for you; will you vote for me? Let's do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!
Good luck!
I dig your idea. I'm casting a vote for you. Maybe if you get a moment you can check out my idea and pay it forward.
Thanks!
you have got yourself a pretty sweet dream. you should check out my photographic adventure dream of the interesting land of France and the great bicycle race that takes place there. and "pic it" if you like. good luck
hey!! have you ever heard of the Pay it Forward tour...
i have done it two years now and its incredible...
its a lot of buses full of 40 people each.... we all take a different route to our final destination.... each day we do a different service project in a different city along the way.
all the buses meet up in one city -DC one year and San Antonio the next year- and do one HUGE service project, like cleaning national/state/city parks or rivers.
check it out
http://www.stlf.net/Pay%20it%20forward_Main.html
love G
I like it! Here's my vote...please vote for me, too!
What a great idea! please visit my dream and leave a vote or comment if you are inspired to. Thanks and Good Luck!!
I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...
Can't wait to see the results Chuck - I am certain this will be an inspiration and a life changing project for many people.....good luck!
Love this idea! Wonderful dream & Best of luck! You have my "PIC" - please take a second to read about my cause - furthering peaceful coexistence in the Middle East! Thank you!
Fantastic idea, Chuck! If anyone can make it happen, you can!
Cool, like the movie. I'm voting for you -- feel free to return the favor and vote for my project on land seizures, political upheaval and the overall struggles of daily life in Zimbabwe.
You have my vote, If you get the chance, check out my dream "From Australia With Love" and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote for it!
Thanks.
-Adam




love this idea, LOVE IT!
even if you don't win, i totally think you should do it. you can start in your local community.
good luck!!