I have realized that defining your passion is the key to landing your dream assignment. The driving force makes you willing to champion a cause and share stories that matter.

In my career, I have had the privilege of working with Christian missionaries worldwide and capturing their stories through photography. But what I love just as much as taking pictures is listening to other photographers share their own passion-filled stories.

Recently, I had the opportunity to host 20 photographers at my home, where they shared stories from places like Pakistan, Alaska, Japan, Haiti, and Mexico. It was like having the photographers of National Geographic Magazine right beside me, giving me an inside look at their work.

One of my recent projects took me to Mexico to investigate why so many people risk their lives to cross the border into the United States. There, I discovered the inspiring story of Café Justo, a Just Trade Center that helps coffee growers overcome the challenges that led to a drop in their income. Through micro-loans and community support, Café Justo has been able to help these farmers sustain their livelihoods and avoid the need to emigrate in search of work.

If you’re interested in learning more about their story and becoming an informed consumer who can make a difference in the world, please check out the package I created to help introduce people to their concept. Together, we can use our passions and skills to address the issues facing immigration and make a positive impact in the world.