Haiti- a 2 post kind of day
You know, I love photography. Taking photos is what I do. When I’m sad, my first urge is to look at old photos I’ve taken. When I’m happy, I look at old photos I’ve taken. If I’m able to, I get my camera out and start shooting. I like to document everything. The recent tragedy in Haiti isn’t any different to me. I see all these photographs of the horrors there…and while it would pain me to be THAT person that’s responsible for documenting all that horror….I’d want to do it.
I want to be a disaster photographer.
When my kids get older and life is settled, I want to look into this. It would be horrible to be the one who takes these pictures but then again, I’d be the one to bring those images to you. Just like they brought them to me the past few days. We can’t see how terrible things are without the photos and video. Those images are what urge people to donate. To be involved. To pray. To help. I want to be involved in that. I look at my babies and see how they’re safe and sound. The people of Haiti can’t say the same. I have such a tender spot in my heart when I see pictures of babies and children crying and bloodied and beaten.
Photography is my skill. I want to use that skill for good.
One day, I will.
And maybe, God forbid, I can use it here if something happens. I don’t wish that on any of us….but if something happens locally, maybe I might venture out to capture some of it to show the world.
Please pray for the people of Haiti. Please send money. Please help.
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I think that would be one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs. I think you could do it. Truly.
Life Magazine is one of my favorites. Their photos always make me think.
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you are awesome and i love you. *smooch*
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That is interesting. You are much less selfless than me. I have never had a desire to go to a disaster area – even to do good. Just another reason that you are awesome.
Karen´s last blog ..Inspired by Haiti
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Like the first commenter said, it would be one of the hardest jobs around. I’ve always thought with photography journalism that pictures can say much more than words. There is nothing more powerful than an image that speaks to you.
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