I can’t think of one of us who isn’t affected on some level by what is going on in Haiti. Just today – i allowed myself to view images, video and photography from the earthquake devastation. Those poor people – I’m wishing i had the necessary skills to help in direct aid for medical or rescue… but since i don’t — I want to aid Haiti through photography and lending support and voice to those who will be helping long-term to get Haitians safe and healthy. I don’t know if many of you are aware of what was happening in Haiti prior to the national attention of the earthquake, but Haitians have long struggled as slaves, sold into slave labor to harvest sugar. The movie The Price of Sugar is a documentary of that slavery. Several groups have been there working among the Haitians prior to the disaster and have developed relationships and are working long-term for their freedom. These groups are also helping during this time of crisis.. but more importantly — they will continue to help after all initial support leaves. One of these ministries is called EDGE Outreach and they along with the help of The Greatest Restaurant in the World are raising funds to send teams to set up a permanent water resource along with other needs. I was happy to volunteer to photograph the event. The Greatest Restaurant exists to educate people about poverty and to raise support to feed and care for those in need. They do this simply through a humble meal of rice and beans and limited water. Here are some of the photos that will be used toward this mission.



This is TJ Hester.. he is amazing. Loved his sound – you should check him out

Thanks Edge and Greatest Restaurant for letting me be a part of the Haitian Relief efforts and supporting your mission through photography. Please just click on either of their names to aid in these groups in making a profound impact to Haiti now and in the future.