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Christina Emilie: Spotlighting Recovery in Puerto Rico
Our friend Sebastian was born in Puerto Rico so he couldn't help but feel a need to help after the natural disaster. He received calls from friends and family who were victims to the chaos. Authorities are estimating that it will take months to restore power.

Katie Hebson: Training Young Storytellers In Indigenous Communities
I was thrilled to have an opportunity to return to Peru this past October with my two daughters to lead a Snapshot Project through the non-profit organization 100cameras.

Angela Popplewell: Empowering Youth Through Photography
By packaging up our model, curriculum and tools, and the lessons we have learned from the field for close to a decade to now, we are planning to work with 20 new communities next year alone.

Photographer Profile: Nirav Patel
Bay Area photographer Nirav Patel shares the convictions, inspirations, and challenges that drive his ethereal, cinematic work.

Holiday Gift Ideas from 4 Professional Photographers
We’ve put together a series of gift guides with creatives from the ONA community across four genres – fashion, food, travel and tech. Today, we highlight 16 tech-inspired gifts from 4 professional photographers.

Holiday Gift Ideas from 4 Travel Photographers
Our third gift guide highlights holiday gift ideas from 4 travel photographers. From portable chargers and bluetooth speakers to wallets and fedoras, here are 16 gift ideas for the traveler to take anywhere.

Holiday Gift Ideas from 4 Food Photographers
Gifting season is upon us and this year, we’ve asked four food photographers to share their top gift ideas. From bar essentials and cutlery to porcelain teacups and cookbooks, here are 16 gifts for your favorite foodie.

Holiday Gift Ideas from 4 Fashion Photographers
Gifting season is upon us and this year, we've asked four fashion photographers from our community to share their top gift ideas. From workout classes to subscriptions and gifts-that-give-back, here are 15 gifts for the friend who loves fashion.

Small Business Profile: Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego
We spoke to Assistant Store Manager Heather Thomas about MOPA's unique place in San Diego and the museum landscape.

Small Business Profile: Looking Glass Photo, Berkeley
We spoke to current owner and longtime Looking Glass employee, Jennifer Waicukauski, about the Berkeley store's 40+ year history and how their community has contributed to the store’s evolution.

Small Business Profile: Treehouse, Honolulu
With the resurgence in analog film photography, treehouse camera has provided a one-of-a-kind local hub for enthusiasts, students, and creatives in Honolulu, Hawaii. We spoke to founder Bobby Asato—who has operated the store since 2012—about the store’s unique journey.