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Welcome to Through Their Eyes -Photography
The strength of a photo is that it allows the reader the opportunity to connect visually with an individual rather than words on a page. It is then that many issues and problems of the world become part of the viewer’s reality that lead individuals to question the current state of the world. Unfortunately, photographs also have the potential to commercialize images of poverty and inequality by inaccurately representing the context of the individuals and events depicted. Thus, there are ethical concerns regarding representation, ownership and benefits within the medium of photography. What must be recognized before viewing this gallery is that each photo offers one perspective and must be contextualized. In this vein, we encourage all viewers to take the time to read the descriptions that should be used to learn about rather than blindly view each photo. These photographs come from our experiences volunteering within three non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Kenya, Nicaragua and India from 2007-2011. In Kenya, Lauren aided in the creation of and worked within a micro credit program within The Chelma Advisory Institute that serves urban and rural communities in the Rift Valley.
The strength of a photo is that it allows the reader the opportunity to connect visually with an individual rather than words on a page. It is then that many issues and problems of the world become part of the viewer’s reality that lead individuals to question the current state of the world. Unfortunately, photographs also have the potential to commercialize images of poverty and inequality by inaccurately representing the context of the individuals and events depicted. Thus, there are ethical concerns regarding representation, ownership and benefits within the medium of photography. What must be recognized before viewing this gallery is that each photo offers one perspective and must be contextualized. In this vein, we encourage all viewers to take the time to read the descriptions that should be used to learn about rather than blindly view each photo. These photographs come from our experiences volunteering within three non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Kenya, Nicaragua and India from 2007-2011. In Kenya, Lauren aided in the creation of and worked within a micro credit program within The Chelma Advisory Institute that serves urban and rural communities in the Rift Valley.