Matt Powell Humanitarian Photography :: Blog

Just found this inspiring short-film teaser about clean water for a village in Ethiopia.  Amazing visuals.  Filled with hope.  Shot with a Nikon D90, from the guys at Upstream Visual:

Burbax Village in Ethiopia from Upstream Visual on Vimeo.

Art & Altruism.   That is my interest.  And Love, Light & Melody is an organization that is doing a fine job of combining the two.   “They use music and the arts to rebuild, restore, and bring healing to communities ravaged by extreme poverty.”  When I find an effort like this it reminds me of why I have been put here on earth, and it encourages me that I have much work left to do.  Visit their website here, or  watch this video to be inspired:

I’ve just jumped into using the new Canon 5D Mark II on a recent trip to India.  WOW!! I’ve been so inspired as to start a new personal documentary series about my travels.  Here’s the first teaser edition :

Documenting the Assignment: Part One- INDIA from Matt Powell on Vimeo.