By now we have all seen the pictures, we've all heard the stories, both extraordinary and heartbreaking, coming out of the earthquake in Haiti on January 12th. Through my own heartache for the plight of the several thousands affected and my own desire to help those who are putting their own lives aside to help strangers in need, I have the honor of joining many amazing photographers in a project called Images without Borders. All the proceeds, minus a small printing fee, for select, limited edition fine art prints will got to Doctors without Borders. Here's more from the website:

This project emerged because of the crisis in Haiti, but has taken on a larger life. Because of our affiliation with Doctors without Borders, we plan to continue our support as future crises emerge and daily work continues for those who suffer around the world. Buyers receive a stunning art print from a premier world photographer and their contribution goes directly to the places that need it most. Each print is offered from Images without Borders at a limit of ten before being pulled from the collection and returned to the artist. This long-term project aids Doctors without Borders in their efforts on the ground in Haiti and the world.

Below are a selection of photographs I have contributed, that you may purchase right now through the Images without Borders website. I have also contributed several iphoneography photos from my recent Project 365, also shown below. Take a few minutes to check out the IWOB website and view the many AMAZING photographs that have been donated. Remember, though, these are limited edition prints, so you better hurry!!

iPhone Photos

"Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At
first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the
drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that
those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He
starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not
seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that
He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of -
throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up
towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent
little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in
it Himself." — C.S. Lewis

We shot these portraits in early January and boy was it cold! Time was of the essence, so rescheduling was not an option, however everyone in this super cool family was a trooper! We braved the 30 degree temps (and wind that made it feel even colder) together and got some great photos and even shared many laughs. I always love photographing families and children, but there is something about photographing couples who are so deeply in love that is so rewarding. Love is such a powerful thing and to be able to capture even a glimmer of it between two people is such a privilege.