One of my biggest joys was interacting with, playing with and photographing the children on my trip with Hands up for Haiti. They were my biggest fans! They loved having their photo taken and would often ham it up for the camera. Then, they would run at me and insist on seeing their image. When it was time to find a corner to edit, I was often followed by a group to help me cull and edit. While we did not share the same language, they made it very clear which images were their favorite. So much about these children is just like their American counterparts. But then, you take a close look and realize many of them have seen and experienced more heartache than we will ever see. I believe you can see it in the eyes of some of these little ones. Below, are some of my favorite portraits taken throughout the week. I just love the ones taken on the side of the road (whether on walks or when our van broke down). There were a lot of kids rocking the peace sign. I’d be very curious to know how they learned it. When we started […]
I’m so proud to share some images from a recent trip to Northern Haiti where I was able to do some documentary work for Hands Up for Haiti. There will be more about that wonderful group in future posts. But I wanted to start with an introduction to this special part of Haiti. We spent our time in Cap-Haitien and it’s surrounding villages. Cap has had a rich history, but has seen much more poverty in modern days. Unlike Haiti’s capital Port au Prince, Cap did not see any real damage from the historic earthquake in 2010. That was both a blessing and a curse for the people of Cap-Haitien. While they did not experience any damage from the earthquake, they also did not get the influx of aide coming into the country. They did, however, experience an influx of people from Port au Price with no place to go further straining the city’s already crumbling infrastructure. As a result, Cap-Haitien remains in extreme poverty. This Hands Up for Haiti trip was focused on Pediatrics and malnutrition. Below, are some of my favorite images of day to day life in Northern Haiti. They were taken mostly during down time […]
I’m so happy to announce a new development that holds great significance in my life both personally and professionally. I have just been accepted to join a group of medical professionals and volunteers with Hands Up for Haiti on a trip to Cap Haitien, Haiti in January, 2016. The group will be working to deliver medical services and supplies to people in the area and I will be documenting the trip. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to use my photography skills to give back. Ever since I started shooting professionally, I’ve considered myself a story teller. And with as many happy stories as I’ve told, I knew I wanted to tell the stories of people who need help. I believe this is the perfect opportunity. I’d love to tell you a bit about Hands Up for Haiti. HUFH was founded in 2010 in response to the devastating earthquake in the region. They were directed at that time to Cap Haitien, an area less known than the capital Port au Prince and less affected by the earthquake, but in real need of medical care. Since 2010, they’ve planned several trips per year back to Cap Haitien. Their mission statement […]
