Bring the PWP Story to the World
Your sponsorship makes this documentary possible. Help us preserve and share this story for the next 50 years.
From Barriers to Breakthroughs
In 1975, fed up with being relegated to menial roles in the professional photography industry, a group of women led by Dannielle Hayes organized a groundbreaking exhibition at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, featuring the work of more than 100 women photographers.
Refusing to accept the status quo, they continued meeting monthly, sharing job leads, technical knowledge, and most importantly, support and encouragement. After years of gathering under various names, they officially became Professional Women Photographers (PWP) in 1981.
Today, PWP continues that legacy of community, education, and visibility, creating space for women and non-binary photographers to learn, grow, and thrive together.
Stand with the women who refused to wait for permission. Support the making and premiere of the documentary, “Women of Vision: 50 Years of Empowering Women in Photography”
About the Director:
Written and produced by Zach Dobson, a documentary and commercial photographer with a degree in journalism from Indiana University. Since starting his business in 2006, he has focused on documenting people’s lives and businesses in action.
Zach tells stories with and about photography to a social media audience of over 300K. Additionally, Zach co-hosts the weekly podcast Photography is Nothing with his wife and business partner Courtney McCracken.
Zach & Courtney reside in Carmel, Indiana, with their five children.
$5000
Lead the celebration. Shape the story. Define the legacy.
$1500
Stand at the forefront of support. Elevate the story of PWP.
$750
Support the movement. Help carry the story forward.
$250
Show your support. Honor 50 years of PWP.
$50 to 249
Show your support. Honor 50 years of PWP.
Choose Your Level of Impact
Every sponsorship level directly fuels the making, promotion, and lasting legacy of this documentary and the 50th Anniversary Gala premiere. Explore the opportunities below and choose how you’d like to stand with PWP.
Professional Women Photographers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law. Please keep your receipt for your records; it will be emailed to you once your donation has been successfully processed.
Title Sponsorship
Lead the celebration. Shape the story. Own the moment.
You Receive:
- Premium Placement: Name/logo in the opening titles and closing credits of the film, plus back cover placement in the Gala program.
- Custom Content: A dedicated sponsor highlight reel to be shared across PWP channels and for your own marketing use.
- Impact Storytelling: Inclusion in a press release and social media storytelling campaign:
- “Why [Your Organization] Supports Women in Photography.”
- Onsite Engagement: Invitation to host a branded activation at the Gala premiere (e.g., VIP reception, step-and-repeat, or branded lounge).
- Access: 6 VIP tickets to the Gala and documentary premiere.
Become the Title Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Stand on the front line of support. Elevate your brand alongside PWP.
You Receive:
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Visibility: Name/logo in the opening credits as a Presenting Sponsor.
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Program Presence: A full-page ad in the Gala program.
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Community Activation: Opportunity to sponsor access for student and/or volunteer tickets, acknowledged in the program.
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Access: 2 VIP tickets to the Gala and film premiere.
Secure a Presenting Sponsorship
Supporting Sponsor
Fuel the film. Support the celebration. Be part of the story.
You Receive:
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Recognition: Listing in the film credits and Gala program, plus a quarter-page program ad.
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Digital Visibility: Inclusion in a social media thank-you post and in the YouTube video description of the documentary.
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Shareable Content: A branded clip from the premiere for you to share with your own audience.
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Access: 2 tickets to the Gala.
Become a Supporting Sponsor
Special Thanks
Show your support. Honor 50 years of PWP.
You Receive:
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Acknowledgment: Your name or organization listed under “Special Thanks” in the documentary credits and Gala program.
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Legacy Recognition: Acknowledgment as a supporter of PWP’s 50th Anniversary legacy.
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Digital Presence: Inclusion on PWP’s website donor page.
Join Our Special Thanks Circle
Join the Friends Circle
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Recognition on the PWP website as a “Friend of PWP – 50th Anniversary Supporter”
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Name listing in the Gala program
Join the Friends Circle
How Your Sponsorship Brings Our Story to Life
Your sponsorship directly supports:
- Documenting our founding voices
- Funds to film interviews with original and long-time PWP members, ensuring their stories are recorded and preserved.
- Preserving our archives
- Support for research within the PWP archives housed at Emory University, connecting past and present through historical materials.
- Reaching future generations
- Resources to distribute, promote, and share the documentary so that students, emerging photographers, and future members can see themselves reflected in PWP’s story.
- Expanding the scope of the film
- Additional shoots, editing, and post-production that deepen the narrative and bring more voices and stories into the final cut.
Help bring this story to life. Your sponsorship is an investment in visibility, equity, and creative legacy.
Sponsor the 50th Anniversary Documentary
Whether you’re ready to commit to a sponsorship level or you’d like to brainstorm a custom partnership, we’d love to talk with you!
Please email us at docfundraiser@pwponline.org
Thank you for your Support
We deeply appreciate your support for Professional Women Photographers. Your donation invigorates our mission to empower and showcase women photographers worldwide. Thank you for championing our community!
