Vital Impacts flash sale profits earmarked for conflict zone humanitarian aid

21 March 2022

In response to world events that are creating considerable senseless suffering and impacting the lives of countless civilians, Vital Impacts has launched an initiative to support and assist people caught in conflict zones.

© Brian Skerry. Spotted dolphins. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Brian Skerry. Spotted dolphins. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.

A number of the world’s best-known photographers were invited to donate their iconic work to be part of the flash print sale. Vital Impacts will donate 100% of profits to Direct Relief, an organization providing humanitarian aid to people affected by these conflicts.

© Frans Lanting. Orchid, Private Collection. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Frans Lanting. Orchid, Private Collection. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.

The sale is not only an opportunity to be able to purchase fine art prints from some of the world's leading photographers, but also directly assist with a contribution towards humanitarian aid.

© Paul Nicklen. Emperor reflections.
© Paul Nicklen. Emperor reflections.

The sale will run until 20 April, with prints offered at 11x16 inches for US$275 and 16x24 inches at US$675.

Check out the flash sale here.

© Jimmy Chin. Yosemite Valley after the storm. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Jimmy Chin. Yosemite Valley after the storm. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.

About Vital Impacts

Vital Impacts is a women owned and run non-profit based in Montana. Founded by award-winning photographer Ami Vitale and visual journalist Eileen Mignoni, their most recent sale for conservation initiatives raised US$620,000. Their hope is that the current sale will raise in excess of US$1 million. Vital Impacts minimizes environmental impacts by offsetting emissions with printing, shipping, the ordering system, and web platform for the sale all carbon neutral.

© Nadia Shira Cohen. Hot Air Balloon, Orlando. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Nadia Shira Cohen. Hot Air Balloon, Orlando. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Ian Teh. Swimming and Diving. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Ian Teh. Swimming and Diving. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Amy Toensing. Dresses. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Amy Toensing. Dresses. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Ami Vitale. Well. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Ami Vitale. Well. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Joe McNally. Dancer in Havana. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Joe McNally. Dancer in Havana. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Joshua Cogan. Shadow of the Taj. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Joshua Cogan. Shadow of the Taj. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© James Balog. Matterhorn. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© James Balog. Matterhorn. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© David Guttenfelder. Ukrainian Demonstrators in the Orange Revolution. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© David Guttenfelder. Ukrainian Demonstrators in the Orange Revolution. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Ken Geiger. The Magnificent Five. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Ken Geiger. The Magnificent Five. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© David Doubilet. Chance encounter. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© David Doubilet. Chance encounter. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Robin Hammond. Almaz. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Robin Hammond. Almaz. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Stefan Christmann. Reunited. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Stefan Christmann. Reunited. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Spencer Lowell. Mars Rover Curiosity. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Spencer Lowell. Mars Rover Curiosity. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Andrea Bruce. Here and there. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.
© Andrea Bruce. Here and there. Courtesy of Vital Impacts.

 

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