
Drew
A loan of $10,500 helps an Arkansas-based photographer cover payroll and camera equipment to tell powerful stories.

Drew's story
I’ve always been drawn to powerful stories — the kind that make you feel something real and remind us what connects us all as humans. Music, movies, and photography have always been my way of exploring that connection. Growing up in Hamburg, a small town in southeast Arkansas with less than 3,000 people, I often felt unseen. That experience shaped me into someone who now wants others to feel recognized, valued, and understood. Photography became my way to express that — a way to capture moments of emotion, struggle, and triumph that tell people, “You matter. You’re seen.”
What drives me most is watching people push past their limits, the grit and heart they show as they fight for their goals. Through Footework Photography, I aim to document that kind of strength — whether it’s an athlete in competition or a person chasing their dream — and to turn those moments into lasting memories that inspire others. My goal is to build a creative team that tells stories with authenticity and emotion, to mentor new creatives, and to grow a business that makes a real difference. I love seeing people change the world through what they create, and I want to do the same — building something that uplifts others, captures the human spirit, and helps people see the power in their own story.