documentary

Deserving Causes

Dan offers his photography services to a number of humanitarian organizations working with the poor. Sometimes these groups excel in their efforts on the ground, yet have limited budgets for communicating their need and the progress being accomplished. Without pictures to tell the story, their ability to raise funds is then sometimes limited. Dan provides his services, often at little or no cost to these receiving organization. He's enabled in part through proceeds of the weddings he books each year and also through the help of his church and friends who financially support his ministry work.

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Why document poverty?

Dan writes, "Parts of the developed world are enjoying levels of wealth never before seen, yet the degree of human suffering in many parts of the world is increasing rapidly. It amazes me that in spite of such injustices, the human spirit and the hope for a better life can grow even stronger in the face of adversity.

But while the mainstream media focuses on stories that generate ratings, the unpopular story is that millions continue to suffer both near and far. A great passion of mine is to use photography as a means of heightening the awareness of poverty in the world. During the course of my travels I have encountered unspeakable injustice, systemic evil, and multitudes of oppressed men, women and children who cry out for a voice. Through photography, I attempt to humbly speak on their behalf."

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