Depth of Field: International Guild of Visual Peacemakers



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Today’s Depth of Field is a little off topic. But, not by much. Instead of looking at a working photographer and seeing what makes them tic, we are going to look at how photographers can give back to this world we live in. There is way too much hate around us. Way too much violent responses to this hate and quite frankly there is no lack of photographers ready to make images of it all. As I have written here on many occasions, photographers are always taking and sometimes we need to give back. Here is a way that just might work. But, even if it fails (and I pray it does not), at least someone tried.  My hat goes off to Mario Mattei and Logan McAdams, they are pushing against the darkness and just the effort gives us hope. If you are interested in join them with this effort you can contact them via their website HERE. Please leave your thoughts and comments below and I am sure they wold be glad to respond. To listen to the interview, just click on the link below and a player will show up, hit the start button and enjoy.

Depth of Field: International Guild of Visual Peacemakers

Production note: I am really not happy with the quality of the field recored I was using. I was using an Olympus, not sure what model, DS-40, maybe. But I can not recomend it. In the future I will be using as Sony PCM D50 so I think things will be sounding better.

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  • http://www.craigfergusonimages.com Craig Ferguson (@cfimages)

    Matt, this may be the most important podcast you’ve done thus far. IGVP sounds like it’s going to be a great venture – I’ve already sent an email to get onto the mailing list. Kudos to you for bringing it to everyone’s attention and kudos to Mario and Logan for the work they are doing.

  • http://thedigitaltrekker.com/ Matt

    Thanks Craig, I think you might be right. I really pray this thing gets the momentum it needs to get off the ground.

  • http://thedigitaltrekker.com Matt Brandon

    Thanks Craig, I think you might be right. I really pray this thing gets the momentum it needs to get off the ground.

  • http://thedigitaltrekker.com Matt

    Thanks Craig, I think you might be right. I really pray this thing gets the momentum it needs to get off the ground.

  • http://www.thevisualstoryteller.com/ Mario Mattei (IGVP)

    A poet once said, “If you walk like a grackle, you’re one step closer to flight.” :)

  • http://www.thevisualstoryteller.com/ Mario Mattei (IGVP)

    A poet once said, “If you walk like a grackle, you’re one step closer to flight.” :)

  • http://www.thevisualstoryteller.com Mario Mattei (IGVP)

    A poet once said, “If you walk like a grackle, you’re one step closer to flight.” :)

  • http://www.wornsoulimages.com/ Kerry Lammi

    Hey Matt,
    Thanks for highlighting this effort. Mario & Logan, I’m with you. Thanks for heading up this initiative. I also agree with covering conflict, and the tragedy that comes with it, human drama is the same throughout the world and cultures. There is a common humanity in everyone that we can connect with.
    I hope IGVP will highlight the tragedy, yet be a catalyst when it comes to the solutions to the conflict and tragedy.

  • http://www.wornsoulimages.com/ Kerry Lammi

    Hey Matt,
    Thanks for highlighting this effort. Mario & Logan, I’m with you. Thanks for heading up this initiative. I also agree with covering conflict, and the tragedy that comes with it, human drama is the same throughout the world and cultures. There is a common humanity in everyone that we can connect with.
    I hope IGVP will highlight the tragedy, yet be a catalyst when it comes to the solutions to the conflict and tragedy.

  • http://www.wornsoulimages.com Kerry Lammi

    Hey Matt,
    Thanks for highlighting this effort. Mario & Logan, I’m with you. Thanks for heading up this initiative. I also agree with covering conflict, and the tragedy that comes with it, human drama is the same throughout the world and cultures. There is a common humanity in everyone that we can connect with.
    I hope IGVP will highlight the tragedy, yet be a catalyst when it comes to the solutions to the conflict and tragedy.

  • Justin

    Oh man, so great to hear Mario's voice again and to see that he's doing some really cool stuff!

  • Justin

    Oh man, so great to hear Mario's voice again and to see that he's doing some really cool stuff!

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