Aftershoot, a leading producer of AI-driven image management and editing software that has earned high praise from the photography community, has set aside $1,000,000 for its Create Together Fund, which will fund 750 photography events taking place between April and June of 2025, with the goal of strengthening collaboration and creativity across the photography industry.
This is actually the second year that Aftershoot has run this initiative. In 2024, the Create Together Fund supported photography events in four countries, with the participation of more than 600 photographers. Building on this success, the 2025 initiative will expand the fund's reach to support events in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Create Together Fund will provide grants from $1,000 to $5,000 to fund a range of photography events in 2025, of different sizes and styles, including:
- Meetups
- Photowalks
- Model shoots
- Workshops
Anyone who is an active professional photographer, an emerging photography community leader, or a photography educator can apply. As previously mentioned, the funded events must take place between April and June of this year, and the Create Together Fund will cover a wide range of expenses incurred by hosting such an event, including but not limited to:
- Venue rental fees and equipment purchases or rentals
- Hiring models, props, makeup, costumes, and materials for shoots
- Collaborating with allies who assist with event production
- Event promotion and platform fees (Meetup, Eventbrite, etc.)
- Ordering food and extra Aftershoot merchandise for the event
The application process has been designed to be quick and simple, and speed is definitely of the essence if you are interested in applying to get your photography event funded as part of the 2025 program. The path to getting your photography event funded looks like this:
- Fill out the application form – Share your event idea and how it will benefit photographers in your area.
- Plan your event – Whether it’s a photowalk, a workshop, or something new, tell them your vision.
- Get funded – If selected, you’ll receive 50% of the funding upfront and the remaining 50% post-event.
- Timeline – The event must be organized between April and June 2025.
- Build your community – Connect, create, and inspire photographers in your city.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 program and the deadline for applications is February 28, 2025.
You can find more details about the Create Together Fund on Aftershoot’s website, and there’s an easy to use, online application form if you’re interested in getting your application started right away.
