The Raw Society Magazine

The Raw Society Magazine is a non-profit project dedicated to sharing compelling and important work by our pro members and the greater storytelling community. Touching on themes as varied as social issues, politics, culture, travel and history, what unifies this magazine is its strong focus on the photographic medium and the often personal tone the stories take on. The magazine has won prizes from the International Photography Awards and Prix de la Photographie.

Born out of the conviction that there are an infinite amount of stories to be told and that you, dear reader, should have a say in what is paraded before your eyes, our Adopt a Story program not only helps us pay our storytellers, but also gives you a say in which stories are featured in our magazine.

Adopt a Story – How it Works: Every year a number of story proposals are posted on our website, each of which includes a detailed description of the project, why the photographer has chosen to pursue it and what it will cost to produce. By donating towards (or what we call ‘adopting’) a story, you become a part of the selection process for the following issue. Donations can cover a part of or the entire project and the stories that reach their funding objectives get featured.

100% of the donations go to our storytellers and are tax-deductible for U.S. residents. Donors who give above $200 will receive a complimentary copy of the magazine.