Think of the worst part of your life. The absolute WORST thing that you've had to deal with in the last ten years. Now imagine how that problem immediately seems about -> this big <- compared to being literally enslaved. I'm serious. Actually think about it. Being owned by someone else.
We're so incredibly free that it's almost easy to overlook something like this. Like we can't even imagine how insane being a slave is so we just move on, you know?
Thank God for people like Dave Batstone and the Not For Sale gang. They've been put on this earth to shake people like me and you into realizing that human beings should not be for sale. The forum was thought to have a couple hundred people and ended up having over 600! Success :)
There were breakout sessions throughout the day with different topics and speakers -- the attendants would split up and go to see the panel/topic of their choice. I loved hearing little bits and pieces as I photographed everything.
Frank saves slaves in Cambodia. Not many people can say that, can they?
I like this picture. Jon Foreman of Switchfoot warming up. His proud dad watching from across the room :)
Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club warming up.
More warming up backstage.
Jon Foreman playing for everyone.
Our dear friend, Allie, enjoying up in the sound booth. She's all sorts of awesome :)
Peter from BRMC.
Jon Foreman talking about his opinions on slavery.
Peter doing the same.
More breakout sessions. I'm telling you - I was so inspired hearing everything I did!
David Arkless giving an incredible speech on corporations and the necessary role they play in the abolitionist's movement.
I've got to be honest - I'm skeptical of pastors of big churches. Throw in a book that has a ton of success? I'm more skeptical. As Francis Chen started speaking, I became even MORE skeptical. But then I found out that he signed over not most of the rights to his successful book. He signed over ALL the rights. My skepticism ceased.
The workforce.
My new friend and seriously ripping cinematographer - Russell Brownley - getting all up in my business.
Some candids before the forum's end.
I love this image. David Batstone - one of the founders of Not For Sale - kissing Anuradha Koirala on the cheek before she heads back to Nepal. Love it.
I honestly loved every second of this two day forum. The work they are doing is incredible. Truly.
Bobby
11 comments:
Love it! Francis Chan is amazing! He definitely lives out what he writes and what he preaches :).
Thanks again for sharing the story!
Great set! Seems like an incredible organization!
wow... truly inspiring photos, much respect for your work on behalf of this incredible organization... and theirs:)
WOW seriously amazing... LOVE the gritty in your face realness you've managed to capture in this incredible organization!
Wow, what an amazing organization! Must have been quite an honor to shoot for them. Thanks for sharing!
Francis Chan and I are alumni of the same school and I had the opportunity to hear him speak several times, he is very cool. All of it sounds amazing. Great pics =-)
Great post ! I love love the portraits in this one. They are amazing. I would love to see how you did PP on them. I have always loved this style of your pictures!! People are glowing and look so perfect. Maybe next B&A Wednesday??? Please, pretty please !
alex
absolutely love these bobby!!
Love these.
Bobby, you are such an amazing inspiration, not only photographically but just as a human being. Thank you for being you and devoting some of your very valuable time to organizations like this that I, until reading your blog, knew nothing about.
super cool! Did you know that Francis Chen also was in the process of building a multimillion dollar church building and then decided that as a church in so cal where there is rarely weather that was a waste of money... so they built an outdoor amphitheater that was less than a fraction of the price and donated the rest of the money?
Even as a pastor I am skeptical of pastors (sad commentary, right?) but this guy is for real. he practices what he preaches.
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