Aleks Gajdeczka, photographer

DURANGO, CO

aleks gajdeczka is a documentary photographer, a protector of childhood, a lover of nature, a drinker of whiskey, and a fun (but rather impulsive) person.

based in southwest colorado :: moonlights in austin, texas :: available anywhere.

Every Family Has a Story

2019 Financial Assistance Application

While every family has a story to tell, not every family has the means to hire a photographer for a full day to document their story. The Every Family Has a Story program was born of the desire to level the playing field for families who are overtaxed, underrepresented, or have a particularly important or compelling story.

All applications are reviewed by the photographer. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit, financial need, and funding/scheduling availability.

To apply, please complete the questionnaire below to the best of your ability.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Names & ages of all individuals living in your household

Names & ages of any other members of your family story (who would be featured in your Day in the Life)

Describe your family, and what makes your situation or story unique.

What is a typical day in your family like? Describe.

Is there a specific milestone / experience / date in your journey etc that you wish to have photographed?

Please explain why you wish to be considered for this program. This may include financial situations, a unique circumstance or story, or other extraordinary qualities that should be considered.

The market value of a full Day in the Life photo session, including 12-14 hours of shooting time, a custom hand-edit of selected images, high-resolution digital files, and a handmade hardcover album is around $3,000. What amount is your family able to contribute toward your session?

Scholarship sessions are scheduled during available periods, often with short notice. Please describe your availability/interest in terms of months of the year, days of the week, or other scheduling limitations.

Thank you for your application! If there's anything else you'd like to add, please do so here: