For the past year I’ve been working on and off on a video about orphanages, families, and the care of vulnerable children. Now it’s finally done and I want to invite you all to see it. I would post the video here, but I’d much rather you visit the new website and see it there. I really appreciate help spreading the word.

The website:  Uniting for Children, better options for orphans and vulnerable children

And a quick description: Uniting for Children (unitingforchildren.org) is expanding the conversation about the best ways to care for orphans and vulnerable children. Go there for articles, videos, an original comic strip (Po’s World) and reference information. Send people there who are considering starting, supporting, or visiting an orphanage. Uniting For Children has a positive message with hope for a better future for vulnerable children.

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I had a chance to shoot at Sovanna Phum recently, a great place to see Apsara and other traditional arts in Phnom Penh every Friday night at 7:30. Most of the performers are studying at the Royal University of Fine Arts. I always appreciate the energy and color, and since I have a good relationship with them (having helped out in various ways over the years), I’m allowed backstage and don’t have to pay.  My favorite performances blend art forms — Apsara, shadow puppets, and circus elements — with hints of modern style. I was pleased to hear some contemporary sounds coming from the traditional orchestra this time as well. It’s great to preserve traditions, and even better if you can keep them alive in the process. I got some nice that I’ll add to my Sovanna Phum Arts portfolio (above). Since the portfolio images are all in color, here are a few that begged to be seen in black and white.

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Renewed Central Market with new buildings rising in the background

Intersection and construction near the Stung Meanchey bridge (goes along with a previous post)

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I’ve been all over this part of Phnom Penh the past two days shooting video and a few pictures as I try to finish my project relating to orphans and vulnerable children. More on that later… The boy perched on the motorcycle was cute but not very communicative. His mother was selling barbecued chicken nearby, and I suspect he “rides” that motorcycle every evening watching and waiting as the world passes by.

He and his sisters were sitting with their mother while she was selling bananas in the market at Stung Meanchey.

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I’ve been shooting video around Phnom Penh the past two days for a project. I’ve hardly touched my camera for months, or that’s how it feels. No regrets about that, because I needed time for other things. I was there to shoot video, but it reminded me of my long held desire to spend time meeting and photographing workers in this city.  I think their stories are far more interesting than, well, pictures of Lindsey Lohan, although someone would probably pay me for pictures of Lindsey Lohan.

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