When we were all kids, one of the lessons our parents really emphasized was "Sharing is Caring." When we grew up, we all stopped sharing as much. I have to take care of myself. I can't give away my expertise for free. What would happen if I shared something, and didn't get the credit?
I think we need to bring back the values that were ingrained in us as children. Start simply with "sharing is caring." With how awesome technology is now, I can carry an entire production studio for podcasting in my backpack. I can have a pop-up photo studio that's so portable, I can carry it around with me. But not everyone has the funds to be where the professionals are at right now, and that can really hamper some amazingly creative people from creating.
I was inspired by the amazing people behind Death to Stock Photo and New Old Stock website, offering great photos that are royalty free, and free to have access to. So I decided to start my own free stock photo site, because I love photography as a hobby, and if someone finds the pictures cool, then feel free to use it!
My site is called Lock and Stock Photos, and take a peek. I hope that we can grow a community around creative people sharing some of their work to help the next generation of creatives that may not have the funds to get access to amazing tools and assets.
Let's build a new culture of free. Pool some of our talents, and assets together, and help bring greater creative things to life!
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