Comments on: Guest Article: Dream Globally, Act Locally.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:12:26 +0000

Thank you so much for this article. I really admire your work and have dreams of getting into humanitarian photography. This helps a lot, considering how complicated it sometimes seems to get into that field. Your work is inspiring and you are now one of my heroes.

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By: Naomi Johnson

Naomi Johnson — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:21:13 +0000

Hear hear, Matt! I agree wholeheartedly that jumping in and working on a topic you’re passionate about is the way to build a career that keeps you inspired. I recently did much the same thing with my passion for sustainable agriculture and local food – I contacted a local nonprofit called Appapachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (www.asapconnections.org – this is in your neck of the woods – I live in Asheville!) and asked if I could volunteer as a photographer. This led to paid photography work for them, a related multimedia project for a program that serves local veggies to senior citizens (http://www.naomijohnsonphotography.com/gallery/6069880_d6WaU#397567962_xVGRz) and coming up at the end of this month, a show (http://www.naomijohnsonphotography.com/gallery/8893602_dNrsi). My best advice to everyone: 1) Build your skills, and 2) Follow your hearts! Thanks for adding to the inspiration, Matt – the world needs it.

By: Mitchell Kanashkevich

Mitchell Kanashkevich — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:09:11 +0000

Great post Matt, very solid advice there!

By: Jeroen Berkenbosch

Jeroen Berkenbosch — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:21:51 +0000

I think this article has just become my own holy grail

Thanks so much. I always thought this would be the way to go, but hearing it first hand really helps!

By: Andy Wilson

Andy Wilson — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:27:38 +0000

Thanks David for introducing us to Matt.

Good advice Matt. There are lots of stories around us and I can see that finding ones that resonate with our passions and then working hard to research, gather, arrange, and tell them to the desired ‘audience’ is an important step. Even if initially the audience doesn’t respond in quite the way you wish you are at least honing your visioneering skills. All the best adventure journeys start from small steps out the front door, through the Shire, and on to destiny.

Liked your site and blog. More great inspiration! So thanks again David for the heads up.

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Matt Powell Humanitarian Photography :: Blog » Dream Globally, Act Locally — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:55:57 +0000

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By: peter berg

peter berg — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:23:28 +0000

Agree wholeheartedly. From my experience, just get comfortable with the fact that at the start – it’s going to COST something. Then, even when you do get paid for an assignment, it’s still going to cost something if you’re still trying to move forward…

By: Jordan N

Jordan N — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:50:13 +0000

Great post Matt. Love the truth you spoke here. Simplistic and to the point.

By: Matt Powell

Matt Powell — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:31:02 +0000

Thank you to everyone who has read & commented on this post! I am so thankful to be able to connect with all of you. And thank you David DuChemin for inspiring us ALL with your talents! Onward VisionMongers!