Storytelling best in the voice of the subject

by Stanley Learymultimedia / Nikon D4
 
Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/125

After arriving in the Agalta Valley in Honduras, my first location was at this community chicken coop.

The community, with some guidance, formed its community development committee. They assessed all their resources and the needs of the community. They came up with the idea of a chicken coop.

Nikon D4, 28-300mm, ISO 3200, ƒ/5.6, 1/250

I interviewed the president of community development. He is also one of the four families running the chicken coop.

Please pardon the voice-over by me.

I believe that the subject’s voice is one of the most powerful tools available to the storyteller. Are you letting your subject speak for themselves? Do you think the audio captures more of the story than the text?