An entry from the Southington Community Cultural Arts 'Women Photographers of Connecticut' exhibit May 4-31, 2019 included a series of self-portraits that inspired this 'Self as story' post. I hope it inspires you too.

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Two images are part of Women Photographers of Connecticut group photography exhibit centering around Connecticut's waterways. The Powerful yet Fragile: Connecticut Waterways at Stamford Museum, CT.

Had the pleasure of working with Bob Sacha during May'16 workshop through CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, on Visual Storytelling. This was my 2nd workshop and I'll be back for more!

The goal: tell a story without the use of 'talking heads,' a phenomenon that occurs all too frequently with video. My partner, journalist Issam Khoury, needed to attend a live demonstration mid-workshop, thus I fell back on familiar ways to complete the project.

I highly recommend CUNY for skill-set building. Great venue (New York City) and instructors are pros with years of industry experience.

October - December 2015
Completing portrait projects in the name of volunteerism helps people connect, reflect and put their best face forward in their job hunt.

Click link for story:
Creative Generosity Builds Communities

2015-2016
Work is included in The Women in Photography International WIPI Archive at Yale / Beinecke Library

Westport Connecticut Library April 2015
Collection of over 80 photographs by twenty journalists showing daily assignment
works both news and features.

December 2014 - January 2015
McLevy Hall| - Bridgeport, CT
Collection by twenty journalists showing daily assignment
works both news to features. The collection contains over 80 photographs.

February 6, 2014
Featured post on The Hungry Ghost Collective

November 11, 2011
It's always in the least likely places that I'm inspired. A recent project
photographing residents in nursing home was one such experience.
I'd been to Assisted Living facilities before but this one was different.
Skyview Center Nursing Home was comfortable and the people
working there smiled - alot. I got the feeling of being cared for
myself when Sue Brooks, Director, led me around introducing
each person we encountered.

There were two photographers involved - myself and Mark Acme.
Sue and Skyview staff members curated our images which culminated
in an art show reception.

The 'Stories Through Photography' project was a unique opportunity.
Sometimes people don't want their photograph taken, especially if
they aren't feeling their best. The portraits are a glimpse at a population
that is elderly but not without vanity. Seeing that was a moment
of grace for me. I was privleged to work alongside an angel, Sue.
A genuinly warm person, her caring is felt by all.

See the senior portraits for this project here: 'Stories Through Photography'

September 8, 2011
Photo exhibit 'Legacy Landscapes' September 8, 2011 - Oct. 9, 2011.
Weir Farm National Historic Site

August 20, 2011
Juried group art exhibit
'Nature Nourishes' Artspace Hartford, CT.

August 2011
Worked as Guest Editor, for W. Hartford, CT Patch.
It was sad to cover a suicide symposium for the law enforcement sector.
Four Connecticut officers took their lives this year and the organizer,
Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement (CABLE), addressed
PTSD effects and that effort, I hope will enlighten those who choose a
profession that helps everyone, realize it's ok to protect themselves.

I had the pleasure of interviewing an 18-year officer as he said goodbye
to his partner of nine years, K-9 officer Kora, a beautiful female shepherd.
The happy part of the story is Kora remains the officer's pet so their relationship
while different is intact.

July 11, 2011
A twenty year wedding anniversary doesn't happen every day so I thought I'd mention it.
I'm impressed!

July 4 - July 10, 2011
Worked as local editor on AOL media site:
Southington Patch.

During the week I saw stories about animal rescue, an outpouring of support for two brothers whose parents died from a domestic violence murder-suicide, debate over a bonding appropriation for school overhauls, and live music performance on the town green.

What is most telling about unrelated events is they each share a commonality - every one event can be broken down to one person and one story. Great to see people come together to assist others, research impact of a town budget or simply enjoy life.

What you can do today can improve all your tomorrows’ - Ralph Marston Author

June 19, 2011
A collection of landscape photography on CT Historic Gardens.
Kellogg Environmental Center - Derby, CT

June 3, 2011
Completed photography workshop: www.look3.org
What an interesting few days - shooting, critiquing and digesting
as much photography related news and imagery as possible.
The World Press Photo 11 exhibit was truly heart-wrenching.

Journalists, while not soldiers with guns, are soldiers of information. They put themselves in harm's way in order to tell stories of inhumanity beyond comprehension.

We all share one thing in common - this planet. All men, women, and children have a right to life and the basic necessities - food and water to survive.

Images tell stories. and communicate issues within our own backyards. Poverty, unemployment, homelessness, illness, etc. exists within our own backyards. Look with eyes wide open to see life more truthfully.