About this project
I've spent the last 10 months obsessively building a body of work that I can present to the world, but I now have a tremendous opportunity to create something truly stellar AND bring my dream of a photography career one step closer to reality. You can view some of that work at http://www.coreywoodruff.com.
This October, one year after I flipped the switch on this crazy adventure by walking away from my day job for the life of a photographer, I will be attending the College Music Journal Music Marathon in New York City (http://www.cmj.com/marathon/). Not only have I been invited to photograph several of the 1300+ bands performing there, but I will be able to network with dozens of record labels and publications. In short, this is the MASSIVE opportunity that I've spent the last 10 months trying to secure.
But I can't do it without you. I need your support to finance this project, as shown below. I will be documenting the entire trip with photos, video and an exclusive travel blog. The resulting body of work will be combined into a photo essay, book, and a multimedia presentation. I will also be creating prints from the project for a future gallery exhibition, some of which you can receive as a reward for your support. As a backer of the project, you will have access to all of these items and more, including signed prints from my archive and even photo sessions.
Here's how the money will be used:
Travel (airfare, taxis, trains, tolls): $400
Lodging (6 nights, one-star accommodations): $1300
Food expenses: $300
Printing, editing fees: $500
I'm not buying a fancy new camera with your funds or wining and dining label execs. I will simply be busting my rump every second of the trip in order to create photos that document the performances, the festival itself, and my experiences as a first-time NYC traveler.
In addition to the rewards listed, you will have my heartfelt thanks for your support of a young artist struggling to move his career forward.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 1, 2010.
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One 8x10 print of any photo from my archive or the project, signed and mailed anywhere. Exclusive access to travel blog.
Pledge $25 or more
One paperback book of images from the project, signed and mailed anywhere. Exclusive access to travel blog.
Pledge $50 or more
30 minute portrait session with one 8x10 print (within 50 driving miles of St. Louis). Photo sessions can be kids, families, seniors, professionals, pets, bands, etc. up to 6 people. No commercial use. Exclusive access to travel blog.
Pledge $50 or more
For the long distance folks: One paperback book of images from the project AND one 8x10 print from the project (or my archive) , signed and mailed anywhere. Exclusive access to travel blog.
Pledge $75 or more
30 minute portrait session with one 8x10 print or digital file (within 100 driving miles of St. Louis). Exclusive access to travel blog. Photo sessions can be kids, families, seniors, professionals, pets, bands, etc. up to 6 people. No commercial use.
Pledge $100 or more
1 hour portrait session with two 8x10 prints and signed book from the project (within 50 driving miles of St. Louis). Exclusive access to travel blog. Photo sessions can be kids, families, seniors, professionals, pets, bands, etc. up to 6 people. No commercial use.
Pledge $100 or more
For the long distance folks: One paperback book of images from the project AND one 16x20 print from the project (or my archive) , signed and mailed anywhere. Exclusive access to travel blog.
Pledge $150 or more
1 hour portrait session with two 8x10 prints or digital files and signed book from the project (within 100 driving miles of St. Louis). Exclusive access to travel blog. Photo sessions can be kids, families, seniors, professionals, pets, bands, etc. up to 6 people. No commercial use.
Pledge $300 or more
All day photo session (up to 6 shooting hours) with disc of edited photos and signed book from the project (within 100 driving miles of St. Louis). Exclusive access to travel blog. Photo sessions can be kids, families, seniors, professionals, pets, bands, etc. up to 6 people. No commercial use.
Pledge $500 or more
All day photo session (up to 6 shooting hours) with disc of edited photos and signed book from the project (within 300 driving miles of St. Louis). Exclusive access to travel blog. Photo sessions can be kids, families, seniors, professionals, pets, bands, etc. up to 6 people. No commercial use.
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I'm just a guy with a camera and a dream. You can help me make it a reality.
In October 2009, I did something most people would think irrational and idiotic: I walked away from my day job to focus on creating photographs and music for a living. That's right: in the midst of the biggest economic crisis in our lifetime, I turned away from a steady paycheck for the life of an artist.
Why?
Because I believe that life is too short to spend it doing something you hate just to earn a paycheck, and I had to find out if I can realize my dream of becoming a professional music photographer. I'm not in it for the money or fame, either. I simply want to spend the rest of my life creating something meaningful, and for me that means making photos.
