[Leica] Photo Documentary trip to New Orleans

[photobynelsch at gmail.com (photobynelsch)]

Have you thought of asking BP for a grant?

Bill Nelsch
Sent from my iPad

On Jun 8, 2010, at 2:18 PM, Philip Forrest <photo.forrest at earthlink.net> 
wrote:

> I'm funding a 7-10 day trip out of pocket to do as much shooting,
> interviewing and writing as I possibly can in that amount of time, to
> document the early stages and effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil
> spill. 
> 
> As I'm a student of journalism at Temple University, I've spoken to the 
> Provost's office regarding a grant and though they did not refuse funding 
> the research, there are no grants available until after July 1. During 
> those three weeks, the beaches on Grand Isle among others may be closed to 
> the public and un-credentialed workers including freelance journalists. 
> 
> One of my friends suggested that I put out a virtual "tip jar" for 
> donations to aid in funding of this upcoming research trip to New Orleans, 
> Louisiana. 
> 
> If you could donate a few dollars towards this endeavor, I would be very 
> appreciative. I can receive payments through paypal at the following 
> address: 
> 
> photo.forrest at earthlink.net
> 
> Email me here if you'd like to send me a payment via other means. 
> 
> Even small amounts will help: 
> $4.00 will buy me enough oats to last a week's worth of breakfasts; $2.00 
> will buy a necessary cup of coffee; $5.00 will buy a roll of film.
> 
> I will be providing day-to-day updates in writing and photos at:
> philforrest.wordpress.com
> 
> I appreciate any and all help you all can offer. Helping to create part of 
> the historical record of this event is something that believe very 
> strongly in. 
> 
> Sincerest regards, 
> Philip Forrest 
> 
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