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Mark Cline has figured out a way to raise money for the United Way while keeping on with his photography work during the current pandemic. Cline heard about photographer on the East Coast who started The Front Porch Project, taking free portraits of people as they shelter in place at home.
Cline is accepting donations along with the pictures and received a $300 matching grant from Sappi. The money will go to the Carlton County United Way COVID-19 Local Relief Fund. "Social distancing will be observed on all shoots," Cline said. The photos are taken from a safe distance - no less than 10 feet away - and all contact with families is done electronically. Some of his first subjects were Glenn and Emily Swanson, above, and Tom Wallin and Peggy Roman.
Those who would like to donate and have a photograph taken should contact Cline by email at [email protected] and tell him when you could have a photo done, along with your address, phone number, and email contacts. He will try to be efficient considering location and availability. Those who participate will get three digital photo with full rights. "There's no need to dress up for this," Cline said. "While it's fine if one chooses, it could be fun to document how folks look in their every day home sheltering mode."
