Social Documentary Photography and Film
Posted in Stirring The Fire, Take Action on Jan 24th, 2012
I managed to finagle my way onto the walk up the Volcano de Agua. We set out at 4:00am to catch the buses from Antigua to the town of Santa Maria where the hike began – at 5:30 we started the hike up the volcano. The altitude, terrain and number of participants made for a [...]
Posted in Stirring The Fire, Take Action on Jan 20th, 2012
Currently I’m in Antigua, Guatemala to finish production on this film about Population Council Guatemala for the UN Trust Fund to End VAW. It just so happens that tomorrow, Jan 21st, a huge event will be taking place right outside of Antigua on the Volcano de Agua which has an elevation of 12,336 feet. 8000 Guatemalans [...]
Posted in Stirring The Fire, Take Action on Dec 13th, 2011
I was just in Antigua, Guatemala in November documenting an innovative program teaching young Mayan girls about their rights and opportunities. The program called Abriendo Oportunidades teaches the girls how to use video cameras and interviews to become aware of social norms in their culture—some of which, like violence against women, are dysfunctional. I am [...]