Photo by Dennis Fahringer As someone who helps businesses and nonprofits tell compelling stories to connect with their audiences, I've often wrestled with this question: How frequently should I tell my own story? When you…
Every day, around the world, nuns, missionaries, aid workers, and volunteers roll up their sleeves and do the quiet work of caring for the hungry, the sick, the lonely, and the forgotten. So, how did…
I used to think backing up my photos to CD and DVD was a smart move. I used high-quality discs, labeled them carefully, and even stored them neatly in binders—four per page, front and back.…
David Cifuentes Velazquez, a coffee grower and member of the Just Coffee Cooperative, shares with visitors how coffee is grown in Salvador Urbina, Chiapas, Mexico. His excitement is contagious, especially as he tells how the…
Caption: Pastor Anani Martouka stands in front of the thriving ABWE church plant he leads in Kpegelonou, Togo. In addition to pastoring, he teaches at the Bible Institute, equipping future pastors to help transform communities…
As storytellers and photojournalists, it’s easy to fall in love with a “look.” We all have go-to techniques—such as shallow depth of field, dramatic off-camera lighting, or a high-contrast edit—that feel safe and impressive. But…
Photo Caption: Rynaldo Cifuentes, president of the Café Justo Cooperative and a respected leader in Salvador Urbina, emphasizes one powerful truth — one community, one mission, one vision for a better future. Most ministries and…
Photo by Jeff Raymond: Stanley Leary in front of the Government Palace of Peru during a storytelling workshop in Lima, guiding participants on capturing powerful visual narratives. Over the years, I’ve mentored creatives at all…
One of the most valuable advice I give aspiring photojournalists, videographers, and writers is to learn to pitch their ideas well. It’s not just about having talent—it’s about showing people you can deliver and that you’re…
Caption: Veteran visual storyteller Bill Bangham reviews Alyssa Joline Fleming’s story images during YWAM’s School of Photography 1, offering hands-on guidance to help her become a photojournalist. Mentorship like this turns technical skills into powerful…
Caption: The storytellers behind the lens—capturing purpose in action. I stayed behind the camera for this one, but this post is all about their stories (and yours). Not long ago, I encouraged a friend who’s…
It’s been encouraging to see so many of you take what I’ve shared in my newsletters and blog posts and put it into action. You’re telling the stories of the people you’re helping, highlighting the…
