Through Alison’s Eyes
There’s something to be said for a shutterbug who doesn't just look through her lens, but reaches through it to profound effect.
Alison Wright, a world-class documentary photographer who's been called a "seeker of truth," a "hero," and "the real deal" -- by none other than actor Richard Gere, no less -- knows a thing or two about the immediacy of a crisis and the ways in which human kindness can mean the difference between life and death.
Years into her renowned career as a documentarian of humanitarian causes, Wright was in a harrowing bus accident in Laos that left her on the brink of death; thanks to a local man who sewed up her wounds with a needle and thread, she was able to survive an excruciating 18-hour wait for medical aid. Her chilling story is told in her memoir, Learning to Breathe... but still, her most stunning achievements are undoubtedly her photographs and the help she’s been able to render throughout her career.
Having traveled the world as a National Geographic photographer, Wright has documented a plethora of what she eloquently calls "issues concerning the global condition." Her work, arresting and evocative, has achieved acclaim for good reason, and as a result of her travels and the people she's met along the way, she's founded the Faces of Hope fund, which partners with non-government organizations around the globe to render aid to those who need it. Every organization that benefits from donations made to Faces of Hope is one Wright has personally seen using the funds in a manner that truly makes a difference.
As any good photographer will tell you, it's not fancy editing and modern gadgetry that make a good photo; it's the perspective and composition of the shot itself -- the way it's framed and where it's coming from. From where we stand, Wright and her work are absolutely breathtaking. To experience Alison's images and donate to her fund, click here.
More About The Faces of Hope Fund
Founder Alison Wright explains it best: "As a documentary photographer, I regularly travel to numerous countries and bear witness almost on a daily level to the dire needs and situations of children world-wide. When you hear that 230,000 were killed in an earthquake, the numbers are almost too much for us to comprehend. But when you look into the eyes of one child, the situation becomes more personal."
Every tax-deductible dollar donated to the Faces of Hope fund goes directly to valid grass-roots organizations Wright has personally witnessed helping children in their communities. To learn more or contribute, click here.
