We are all in this together and looking to the future!
During these surreal and uncharted times, Missy and I are taking it literally day by day. All of us are at the mercy of the pandemic and mandatory closure, as well as going through the emotional rollercoaster that only a national crisis could provoke. There isn’t going to be a single person that this doesn’t affect in some way. We are all in this together.
Missy and I are still working diligently (from home) and focused on what we can do today to prepare for tomorrow. Being that we have only been in business for about a year, we are pursuing every possible opportunity to make sure our company has a future.
We are doing everything in our power to make it through, and let me tell you, we are in it for the long haul! We thought it would be beneficial to assemble a resource guide, especially for our freelance and small business community, so that each one of you knows the opportunities for a better tomorrow.
XO Chelsea
Chamber of Commerce: even if you are not a member of your local chamber, the websites are hugely informative and have information and opportunities in your specific region. We are members of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and their site has information about small business grants, SBA loan program, the upcoming stimulus package, a local guide of restaurants that are still operational during the mandatory shutdowns and so much more.
Format: is offering up to $500 grants to photographers, you do not need to be a current subscriber to apply and the application is very easy to fill out.
Boston Artist Relief Fund: Awarding grants of $500 to artists who live in Boston and who have lost income due to COVID-19. Access information here
Accounting: Get in touch with you your accountant or have a free consultation. There will be changes to the current tax guidelines with incentives to individuals, freelancers, and small businesses. We currently use Palmer Hammond they offer free consultations and have a convenient App.
Fstoppers is an online community aimed at educating and inspiring photographers, videographers, and creative professionals. Click HERE to access and download their Photography 101: Using Your Camera and Editing in Photoshop video tutorial at no charge (it’s normally $99.00)
Kelby One is an online education platform for Learning Photoshop, Lightroom & Photography Easy. Click HERE to access their tutorials and courses at no charge.
CreativeLive is an online education platform that broadcasts live and pre-recorded classes. Click HERE to access their free “live and on air classes”.
PPA Professional Photographers of America is all things photography including webinars. Click HERE for free access to all of their courses, webinars, articles, and tutorials.
The Long and Winding Road © Melissa Shanahan