Applicants should meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Active event or wedding photographer with a portfolio of recent work
- Experience in photography education (online or offline)
- Leader of an existing photography community or network Interested in or beginning to explore hosting photography-related workshops, events, or meetups - Instructor at a photography school or educational institution

You can still apply! We are excited to support individuals who want to build their photography communities. While we have guidelines, we value unique stories that inspire people to come together. Here's what we are looking for:
- Committed to growing offline photography communities
- Passionate about sharing knowledge and fostering connections among photographers
- Looking to expand their impact through events and in-person gatherings, even if they’re just starting out
Your unique vision matters! If you're passionate about bringing photographers together, we want to hear from you. Your fresh ideas or special circumstances might make you a great fit for our funding. Don't hesitate – apply and tell us your story!

We support a variety of photography events, including but not limited to:
- Meetups
- Photowalks
- Model shoots
- Workshops

Here's how we will support your event:
- Feature your event on the Aftershoot website
- Send an Aftershoot Event Kit
- Highlight your event in the Community Events Blog Post
- Showcase photos and videos from your events on Aftershoot's social media

Types of Expenses covered:
- Venue rental fees
- Equipment purchases or rentals
- Hiring models for shoots
- Props, makeup, costumes, materials
- Research expenses
- Collaborating with "allies" who assist with event production
- Event platform fees (Meetup, Eventbrite, Lu.ma)
- Event promotion
- Ordering food and extra Aftershoot merchandise for the event

Our Event Funding Options are as follows: - $1000 for events up to 20 people
- $2000 for events up to 40 people
- Grants up to $5000 for larger events, per request/proposal