The organization, created to accelerate diversity within the photography industry, will host a mixer at Main St. Studio HTX on October 1st where photographer Fred Agho will be on site taking portraits.

Houston, Tx (September 21, 2023)- Free Juice, a nonprofit designed to shift representation in the photography industry will host a portrait pop-up event on Sunday, October 1st from 12-3pm in Houston at Main St. Studio HTX. Recognizing the photography industry’s shortcomings and passionate about mentoring the next generation, Free Juice invites people to join them for a social mix and mingle with a portrait pop-up featuring local photographer Fred Agho. The work of Free Juice’s up-and-coming photography mentees from the inaugural Free Juice University cohort will be displayed at the event, and all proceeds raised will go towards the 2024 Free Juice University Mentorship Program, set to kick off in January; granting emerging BIPOC photo workers direct access to industry professionals, resources, and insight. 

Attendees can have their portrait taken by photographer Fred Agho. Agho is an accomplished commercial and portrait photographer based in Houston. Fred's impressive list of clients speaks to his talent as a photographer. With clients like FUJIFILM, Publix, SNKR App, Amazon, and Premium Goods, he has proven himself as a skilled and versatile photographer. 

This event follows on from the successful Photo Booth held in Brooklyn in May featuring photographer Steve Sweatpants where established and aspiring photographers networked. 

Free Juice founder Allison Retina Stewart explains: “The Free Juice Photo Booth portrait pop up event has proven to be an impactful way to connect with people who are also passionate about diversity in the photo industry in a welcoming and fun environment. We are so excited to have Fred Agho on hand to take portraits as he’s an incredible photographer. His portrait of me is one of my favorites.” 

A $20 donation is requested for portraits, libations, and nibbles. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite, at the door tickets are $25. Main St. Studio HTX is at 108 Main Street. 

Thank you to our sponsors Main St. Studio, JuiceLand, Tether Tools, Flats, SanDisk, Stewart Consulting Services, and Topo Chico. At the event there will be giveaways of a Tethertools starter kit and a photo processing lesson from Flats. 

To donate, learn more about Free Juice or this event, visit freejuice.info and support the organization’s mission to provide education and resources to emerging photographers where they are.

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About Free Juice 

Free Juice is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color professionals following the dream of advancing a passion for photography into a thriving career. Through networking, resources, and guidance, Free Juice collaborates with rising talent to create opportunities and maximize possibilities.

https://www.freejuice.info/

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The organization, created to accelerate diversity within the photography industry, will host a mixer at Boerum Studios on May 7th where photographer Steve Sweatpants will be on site taking portraits.

Brooklyn, NY (April 25, 2023)- Free Juice, a nonprofit designed to shift representation in the photography industry will host a photo pop-up event on May 7th from 12-3pm in Brooklyn. Recognizing the photography industry’s shortcomings and passionate about mentoring the next generation, Free Juice invites people to join them for a social mix and mingle with a portrait pop-up featuring photographer Steve Sweatpants. The work of Free Juice’s up-and-coming mentees from their inaugural Free Juice University cohort will be displayed at the event. 

For a small donation attendees can receive their portrait by photographer Steve Sweatpants. As a founder of Street Dreams Magazine, he has helped democratize photography and given voice to countless underrepresented creatives and communities whose work was first published by him. He has also published his own photos in the New York Times, New Yorker, New York Mag, i-D, Juxtapoz, Forbes, and more. 

Free Juice founder Allison Retina Stewart explains: “The Free Juice Photo Booth portrait pop up event is going to be an amazing way to connect with people who are also passionate about diversity in the photo industry in a welcoming and fun environment.” Free Juice board member Madeleine Budd is also excited about the event, “We’re so lucky to have Steve Sweatpants on site taking portraits of our guests. He’s an incredible photographer.” Budd continues, “Thank you so much to our event sponsors who have made this possible: Sony, Sandisk, Boerum Studios, and Green Table Catering. With such an amazing team of brands supporting the event we know our attendees are going to have a great time.” 

Entry to the photo pop up is free, though a $20 donation is requested for portraits, libations, and nibbles. 

To donate, learn more about Free Juice or this event, visit freejuice.info and support the organization’s mission to provide education and resources to emerging photographers where they are.

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About Free Juice 

Free Juice is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color professionals following the dream of advancing a passion for photography into a thriving career. Through networking, resources, and guidance, Free Juice collaborates with rising talent to create opportunities and maximize possibilities.

https://www.freejuice.info/

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The organization, created to accelerate diversity within the photography industry, has earned support across sectors, with major sponsors the latest to sign on to help facilitate the inaugural mentorship program

Houston TX (March 29, 2023)- Free Juice, a nonprofit designed to shift representation in the photography industry, received $6,500 of corporate support from photography industry leaders Sony, Sandisk, and B&H Photo for its inaugural cohort of Free Juice’s mentorship program. Recognizing the photography industry’s shortcomings and passionate about mentoring the next generation, Free Juice continues to build momentum thanks to these corporate sponsors.  

Created to deliberately and relentlessly disrupt the industry, Free Juice aims to create opportunities for aspiring photographers, photo editors, photo directors, creative directors, producers and art directors. By providing comprehensive, culturally relevant mentorship that prioritizes both the tactical skills needed to improve your craft in tandem with the soft skills imperative for creating a sustainable career, emerging artists will have access to a new pool of resources.

These donations from Sony, Sandisk, and B&H Photo have enabled Free Juice to accept its first cohort of Mentees in its Free Juice University. This is a 12-week intensive mentorship program that is currently underway. Free Juice founder Allison Retina Stewart reflects: “The first class of Free Juice mentees are incredibly talented. We hope these and future mentees will help shift the lack of diversity in the photography industry. We couldn’t do this work without the support of the brands who believe in us and we are so grateful to Sony, B&H and Sandisk.” 

To donate or learn more about Free Juice, visit freejuice.info and support the organization’s mission to provide education and resources to emerging photographers where they are.

About Free Juice 

Free Juice is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color professionals following the dream of advancing a passion for photography into a thriving career. Through networking, resources, and guidance, Free Juice collaborates with rising talent to create opportunities and maximize possibilities. 

https://www.freejuice.info/