“TEHRAN, IRAN (May 5, 2009) – Imprisoned American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi, 31, who has been on a hunger strike since shortly after the Iranian Revolutionary Court convicted her of spying and sentenced her to eight years in Iran’s Evin prison, has been hospitalized and is being fed intravenously, according to her father.” as sited on NPPA web site. The artical goes onto say that she reported for both BBC and NPR. She is a highly accredited woman in 2004 Saberi was a key note speaker for the Women in Photojournalism Conference. This former Miss Dakota which also particapated in the Miss America pageant was convicted of spying for the United States in a one-day, closed-door trail. Check out the full artical on NPPA web site.
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Photographer: Ed McDonald, Orlando all images are the property of Flashes of Hope
Flashes of Hope, a national nonprofit organization, works with photographers, stylists and makeup artists to give families a day of lasting memories. The organization’s goal is to create uplifting portraits of children who are fighting life-threatening illnesses. You should see some to the wonderful photos that they have on there wed site. This is how it works
Each month volunteers transform hospital playrooms, waiting areas and even hallways into photography studios. Talented make-up artists help the children and their moms look and feel their best. Then each child is photographed individually and with their closest supporters – siblings, parents and often a favorite nurse.
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Each family is presented with framed enlargements, proofs and a CD of all the images so they can make additional prints. These services are provided free of charge. Here is an organization that took photography to another level. I want to challenge you to think about how you can use your talents to make this world a better place. If you would like to get involved with Flashes of Hope check out there web site.
