Having selected 30 photographers in the first phase of the photo contest, we’ve entered the portfolio phase. This is where you get to see the strength of a photographer’s overall work. Each are submitting 20 pics. You can see the early submissions here. The photographers have another week or so to complete their portfolio.
Here’s a sample portfolio:
November 2008, Burma, Villagers wave farewell as we pull away from their dock after delivering
some goods and playing with children.
November 2008, Burma, Prayer.
November 2008, Burma, Worship.
October 2008, Cambodia, An HIV+ orphan girl peers up at me as I hold her hand.
October 2008, Cambodia, World Racers Josh Bruce and Johnny Pratt (July ’08
squad) have fun with kids in the ocean during our Race debrief.
October 2008, Cambodia, World Racers Lisa Smith and Kara Burrows play
“London Bridge is falling down” with orphan kids during our Vacation Bible School.
March 2009, Malawi, Carpenter Shinkango works on building one of 20 benches
he constructed for the church, paid for by Racer-raised funds from American supporters.
July 2008, Mexico, Kids surround their newborn twin siblings after we did a
kids program & gave out candy at their neighborhood church.
August 2008, Nicaragua, Pastor Jose prays over Itzel moments after she has been baptized.
August 2008, Nicaragua, Teenager Itzel rejoices as she comes out of the
water as a new creation! (Baptism by Missionary Tommy Gable)
February 2009, Swaziland, Young siblings hear us walking behind them on
their walk home through the farming community.
November 2008, Thailand, World Racers from E and F squads pray and praise in
public on a popular Thai island beach.
November 2008, Burma, Orphan girl praying.
November 2008, Burma, World Racer Zach Parish plays with orphan kids being
taken care of by Buddhists.
October 2008, Cambodia, An HIV+ orphan girl looks up when she is called to
come play with the group during our Vacation Bible School.
March 2009, Malawi, Kids from our neighborhood wave as we walk by on our way to church.
May 2009, Moldova, Pastor Vitalii (left) and teenager Sergio (right) kneel to pray during the
daily prayer meeting at the transitional home for teens run by Pastor Vitalii.
Romania, April 2009, Fourteen-year-old Aleksandra publicly confesses her faith in Christ as
she prepares to be baptized.
April 2009, Romania, A man raises his arms in triumph as he publicly confesses his faith in
Christ in preparation for water baptism.
February 2009, Swaziland, Maria breaks down as World Racers Jessie Miller
and Maithili Johnson pray over her after hearing her painful history and testimony.
and Maithili Johnson pray over her after hearing her painful history and testimony.
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Shew! O.K. I don’t have time to weep this morning…man, these pictures will soften a heart in record time…
Leaving Orlando this morning, coming by to visit AIM on my way back up north:)
Looking forward to it!
Amazing pics!
These are incredible photos that tell a tale beyond the capacity of words. Thanks for sharing them.
I have a genuine question that I would really appreciate an answer for. I take photos in my work around the world that people tell me I should put in a book, but in reality, I miss so many more telling photos because a lot of the time it feels like I will be ‘breaking the spirit’ of a moment if I pull a camera out. How do you balance taking photos like these and living the experience with them too? In the Feb 2009 Swaziland photo, how did you know it was okay to photograph that woman crying and the people praying? I’m glad you did take the photo, but I suspect I would have been afraid to in case I was ‘intruding’ as I normally wouldn’t want photos of me crying. Please understand, I’m glad you took these shots….I’m just wondering how did you know it would be okay? Maybe I need to get more bold with my camera-but I want to remain sensitive to the people and what Holy Spirit is doing. I suspect you are very sensitive to these things too, so that is why I’m looking for any advice or insight you can give me so I don’t miss photo opportunities like this that communicate and inspire!
Some of my Mozambican friends tell me that they feel like they are commodities to the camera of Americans. I don’t want to err into that category, but I don’t want to miss opportunities to inspire/encourage people to help and get involved either, so that is why I’m seeking any wisdom you might have to offer.