Films open up a way of making a personal connection with someone in a way that other mediums can’t: by … More
Category: Visual Storytelling
Friday Inspiration: The seven storytellers you should be following on Instagram
It was my first week on a new job. My team of three people were sitting around the table in … More
Beyond poverty porn: photography, ethics, and development
Ever have nightmares about a child your organization featured in a charity campaign coming back to sue for royalties? Probably … More
Film Review: 28 Up South Africa
What happens when you take six kids from diverse backgrounds from all over South Africa, and film them every seven years?
How to improve your organization’s photos when you can’t hire a professional
Last week I wrote about why context matters in visual storytelling. You might be thinking, “OK yes, I agree. That’s … More
Images, poverty, and development: why context matters
Images are just as powerful, if not more powerful than words. A photograph can capture in two seconds what even … More
