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Our Mission

In many underserved communities, graduating seniors face more than just financial barriers to senior portraits, they often lack access to the resources, mentorship, creative and mental wellness opportunities that help them prepare for life beyond graduation. In the Dallas–Fort Worth area alone, at least 50% of high school students are classified as economically disadvantaged, limiting their access not only to professional photography but also to technology, arts-based wellness programs, and future-planning tools.


EmpowerPix uses the art of photography, the creativity of AI, and the power of mentorship to celebrate and equip underserved high school and college graduates. We help them find their voice, explore their potential, and step into college, career, and life with confidence and purpose. 


Our mission is to create equity in access to graduation portraits, mentorship and digital pathways ensuring graduates in underserved communities are celebrated and prepared for their next chapter. 

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How We Started

Our History

This mission began as a heartfelt idea to give back to our community through the art of photography. “I felt every senior graduate, no matter their financial circumstances, deserved the opportunity to commemorate this achievement,” says  Dunice Harrell, who launched the very first Gift of a Lifetime campaign in 2023.


What started as a single crowdfunded effort to help underserved students obtain senior portraits has blossomed into something far more meaningful. Our supportive community has enabled us to offer professional photoshoots to hundreds of families, capturing treasured memories at life’s most important milestones.


Today, that spark continues to grow through EmpowerPix, building on the legacy of the Gift of a Lifetime program and expanding opportunities for students in creative, educational, and empowering ways.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Your support celebrates senior graduation milestones while equipping students with AI skills, mentorship, and creative opportunities. Every gift fuels life-changing programs, and every volunteer helps students step confidently into college, careers, and beyond. 

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