Tim Humble
Posted on November 26, 2009 by Seshu in Projects | No Comments
Tim is a humanitarian, world and cultural photographer, and an aid & development worker. His background is in International and Community Development, in which he has an undergraduate degree and is currently studying for his Masters.
He worked with the Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA) in Laos as a program coordinator and currently works with an organization called Metamorphic International.
Through his time with ADRA Laos, he realised that there is a widespread need for promoting greater awareness of issues and better marketing materials among small NGOs, but no budget to do anything about it. Donors, he feels, are often very particular about where funds go and there is not much scope for allocating funds to PR initiatives and materials.
His project is based on his partnering with small local NGOs in developing countries to transform lives and create lasting change. He aims to create photographs that NGO’s can use to raise funds and awareness of the issues facing people in developing countries.
He says, “Obviously, there are certain logistics that inherently come with photographing projects in far-flung countries around the world.” He plans to address the travel logistics issues in one of the following ways:
Working with Metamorphic will take him to many developing countries throughout the year. He plans to go a week earlier or depart a week later in order to work on these projects.
He wants to personally raise funds for trips for this project when needed through various means including exhibition dinners that include the showing and sale of prints, a meal and a presentation or talk. He add, “This will not only raise funds, but also awareness of the issues facing communities in many parts of the world.”
If you are a creative and/or PR/marketing type and would like to get involved, please get in touch with Tim through his website – www.fotofugitive.com
Our Q&A With Tim Humble:
OS: Why do you think this project will affect positive change in the world?
TH: I like to think that this project will affect positive change in the world because I believe visual imagery can have a very powerful and emotive effect on people. I believe it has the potential to encourage people to think and see things in a different light and compel them to act accordingly. When photographs are created in a spirit of humility, respect and compassion, they have enormous potential in raising awareness and advocating on behalf of people and causes.
OS: What do you consider your greatest achievement?
TH: My wonderful family. Marrying my wonderful wife and becoming a Father to two precious little girls.
OS: If you could improve 1 thing about yourself what would it be?
TH: My time management. There are never enough hours in the day!
OS: What role-model or historical figure do you connect with most? Why?
TH: Historical – I’m a fan of Gandhi. I remember first watching the film about his life when I was in school and just being amazed. You’ve got to admire his approach to a very daunting and complex issue at the time. And what a superb example he set for the world.
Current/Photography: In terms of current photographers, I really respect people like Matt Powell, Matt Brandon, Esther Havens & David duChemin. Their humility, respect and compassion for the people they photograph is evident in their images. And they keep on doing this important work, despite the difficulties in finding organizations that are willing and/or able to pay in this field.
OS: What would you like to accomplish as a result of your work?
TH: I would like to truly SEE individual lives changed. Not merely as numbers and statistics. I want to see and hear the changes made in peoples circumstances as a result of the initiatives I am involved in. I would also like to see the value and potential of quality photography more widely recognized in the NGO and non-profit world.
