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Greg Blackmon Photography, Knoxville, TN (2026)

04/23/2019

"Le Nid"

05/26/2018

Inspired. Swipping through instagram recently I came across a NatGeo post. It was a series of photographs telling the story of an Haitian recycling program. Cogent but I felt it lacked an exactitude I’ve often noted in reports from Haiti. The struggles of poverty and survival are quite real. But there is more. After ten years of visiting, serving and working in Haiti, it’s mysteries remain. Born in America, I may never grasp the life perspective of my Haitian friends.

But. There is a beauty.

Haiti is a country of large, extended families (often complicated) that love. It is one where parents care for children, God-son’s care for widows, children frolic, and friends worship together. Hard working men and women survive, thrive and share. They seek better for themselves. They long for a better future for their families. They laugh. They sing. They slam dominos on a wooden table (for no apparent reason). Often hungry but hopeful, they live.

There is a beauty.

Rather than focus on the struggles. I choose to focus on the wonders- the good. Last month I was fortunate to serve on medical team with in Les Anglais, Haiti. In addition to our medical clinics, myself and two other photographers were challenged to go out in the community and document the widows and families of individuals with special needs. It seemed like a simple task. As we walked across soccer fields, up mountains and along beaches, we were greeted by men leading goats to graze, teased by playful kids and questioned by friends protective of their neighbors. We heard stories of need, joy, sorrow and…

Beauty.

Today I lock arms with Christy Lewis and Andrew Mcelroy each sharing their NatGeo series of Haiti as seen through our eyes. Join us in celebrating the good. Take a moment. Sit with these images. Consider.

Thank you.

03/27/2018

The textures of today’s walk. “You are looking at the world from your window, that’s good, but there is something missing here, something very big: You must also look at your window from the world to see yourself!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan

08/28/2017

Recent exercise in limitations. Took an old Leica, 35mm voigtlander and 15 rolls of film to Wyoming. What a great experience on all levels. Eager to get through the scans.