In 2011, Dallas-based photographer Katie Norris received a phone call that changed the course of her life. Katie was asked if she could capture images of baby James, an infant who had just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Katie said yes, knowing she had a sacred opportunity to serve a family in a time of great adversity. During the photo shoot, Katie saw great pain and grief, but she saw even more hope and strength.
Baby James’ photo shoot led to the official founding of Fotolanthropy, a film nonprofit that shares the hard, yet hopeful stories of people who have lived well despite their circumstances. Fotolanthropy’s first film, titled Baby James, soon launched and inspired a movement of uplifting media. Katie dove head first into the world of production and rallied a talented film crew who shared her desire to create meaningful work. Today, Fotolanthropy has grown to be a nationally recognized, award-winning organization with work on the world’s largest streaming platforms, including Netflix, Apple TV and Prime Video.
Reviews often share that Fotolanthropy films are life-changing and bring a renewed sense of perspective. We’re grateful for the opportunity to create films that challenge, uplift and inspire audiences around the world.
“At Fotolanthropy, we are not looking to produce content that people can turn on, zone out to and eventually forget. We are looking to create inspirational content that celebrate stories of hope and to create a meaningful experience for the viewer that will make a lasting impact.”
Katie Norris, Founder & CEO | Fotolanthropy
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