Photos and prints on this page are made available to help to address needs that can forever change a tribe, community, and hopefully nation by changing the realities of the individuals - not changing their culture, but rather their circumstance. As a humanitarian photographer, my images communicate the lives of those I've met and should serve to benefit people with similar struggles. They don't do any good staying on my computer or hanging on my walls. Their stories need to be shared.
I choose to sell these prints so that you can have a tangible reminder of the lives you are changing. They can serve as a conversation starter with friends, families, and coworkers when they ask about the photo. All proceeds from prints on this page are donated to to help bring change in lives just like the ones seen in your photo. I try my best to match the donations I make on your behalf with regions and needs of the photos you purchase. Thank you for making the world a better place.
I am a producer & photographer at Operation Blessing International (www.OB.org), but the views & stories expressed here do not necessarily reflect Operation Blessing or any other organizations I work with.
You can find out a little bit more about me at www.tonycece.com
All work and photos are copyright of Tony Cece or Operation Blessing International and cannot be used without permission of the photographer. They may be purchased as a print, but not duplicated. Please respect the work of both the photographer and organization as we work to make the world a better place.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
A new video that shares a few of my thoughts about humanitarian photography. Let’s start a dialogue about how photography and story can change lives.https://vimeo.com/41238079
I met this young girl when we first entered the school in Kimana. They were singing a “Welcome” song for us visitors and her eyes and face were beaming and full of life. I instantly connected with her and wanted to hear her story. Her story is like many others in the village and it is a joy to see how Operation Blessing International partners have brought such needed elements to this village and have given the children hope for a truly brighter future.
(Source: vimeo.com)
To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.
Elliott Erwitt
“Does the song you sing have enough meaning Inspire us to sing along Does the song you sing keep echoing Inspire us to sing the song you sing”
Creed lyrics from The Song You Sing
Announcing A Mixed Media Art Piece, “Picture A Child’s World”
Each of these children’s faces represent a world that is vastly different not only because of their geographic location but also their access to food, clean water, medical care, clothing, education, and someone to care for them. Children have a special ability to find ways to laugh and play – regardless of their circumstances. But without proper care, that resilient spirit eventually runs dry. There is a reason these paintings show only their faces without identifying surroundings – the world they live in is up to you. Look into the eyes of these children and imagine their world. Picture them running and playing with their friends. What do you see? What didn’t you see? Now take a moment to remember your childhood. What are the similarities and differences? For me the contrast was striking. I met each of these nine children because one or more of their basic needs was not being met. As a result of Operation Blessing’s work, on the behalf of people who cared enough to take action, their world changed. What are we doing to change a child’s world?
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Sorry that content has been a little slow here. I was busy getting my main portfolio and blog back in order. It is up and worth taking a look at. It is all related to my humanitarian photography.
Photography records the gamut of feelings written on the human face, the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited, and the wealth and confusion man has created. It is a major force in explaining man to man.
-Edward Steichen
“Annou Rebati Ayiti”
Translated: Let’s Rebuild #Haiti
#Impossibleproject
“Driving Into The Night”
“Off To Market”
“May The Wind Bring Life, Strength & Renewal”
“Power Over The Beast”
“Gentle Giant” Thanks to caring individuals that came on the trip, this boy will not only have a fun Triceratops toy and new clothes, he will also have an education.
“Hope Is Found Where An Education Is Present”
For many children in Haiti (and the world over), education offers hope beyond their current means of living. It is a door to the vast world beyond their small village. I pray that the education these children and others like them are receiving will bring a voice of hope. May the knowledge they breathe and speak bring change to their communities and better standard of living to all.
Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.
Dorothea Lange - American documentary photographer, 1895-1965
