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notes from a nonprofit photographer

[nyuniversity]

Five men became the first graduates of NYU’s Prison Education Program at Wallkill Correctional Facility on October 12, 2017. The graduates earned Associate of Arts Degrees from New York University in Liberal Studies through their coursework with the program.

[katelord]

In my new role as a photographer for NYU, I had the opportunity to capture the very first graduation of the NYU Prison Education Program. I truly admire the hard work and dedication of these students and the staff and faculty who have put this program together!

[katelord]

Behind the scenes of my shoot for @shesthefirst of @glamour's @cindi_leive @tabrahams & @jenaeholloway -- can't wait to share the final product later this fall! So great to meet you all, ladies! (🎥: @cjbrandt) • • • • • • • • • • • • #humanitarianfilmmaker #behindthescenes #glamour #thegirlproject

[katelord]

"One of the simplest paths to deep change is for the less powerful to speak as much as they listen, and for the more powerful to listen as much as they speak." - Gloria Steinem, My Life On the Road • • • • • • • • • • • • #GloriaSteinem #MyLifeOnTheRoad #stfbookclub

[katelord]

Spending my 32nd birthday in the beautiful Catskills reflecting on my work and how I can strengthen my approach to humanitarian storytelling at the Images and Voices of Hope Summit. I've met some many wonderful journalists who are working to bring the news beyond the churning 24-hour news cycle; they're telling stories of those working to rebuild their communities, to heal, to fight injustice and to celebrate everyday moments. #IVOHSummit17 (at Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center)

[katelord]

Awww, love it! 😍 Thanks, Starfish! #printyourphotos #humanitarianphotographer #Repost @starfish_impact ・・・ Love the @shesthefirst wall in our Santiago Atitlán office featuring photos from @katelordphoto!

[katelord]

Who's getting excited about this summer weather?!?! ☀️☀️☀️ Shot for @girlsontheruninternational/@gotrnyc, a nonprofit that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident while creatively integrating running. • • • • • • • • • • • • #humanitarianphotographer #nonprofit #nonprofitphotographer #ngophotographer #girlgaze #girlpower #running #girlsontherun

[katelord]

Having meetings, making plans, drinking coffee, applying for grants, plotting stories, writing interview questions, planning posts, researching subjects, drinking more coffee... • • • • • • • • • • • • #photographerlife #freelancelife #smallbusinesslife (at Citizens of Chelsea)

[katelord]

Here's a clip from my latest film for @shesthefirst! See the whole video at Facebook.com/shesthefirst Janani and Azanique have more in common than not, despite growing up in opposite ends of the globe. Connected by STF programming (Janani is an #STFScholar in India and Azanique is a campus chapter member in North Carolina), the young women share how the organization has shaped their academic and professional lives. #nonprofit #girlseducation #humanitarianphotographer #NGOphotographer #humanitarianfilmmaker #ngofilmmaker

[katelord]

Laying out the plot of my next documentary short. I'm working with the wonderful folks at Refugee Transitions to tell the story of Pree Paw, Sein Win, and their three daughters. The family fled Burma during the civil war in the 90s, and lived in a refugee camp for 16 years before resettling in California. They shared with me the struggles and triumphs of living here as a refugee. I'm honored that they've trusted me to share their story, and I can't wait to share the ultimate film!

[katelord]

Inclusive Storytelling: How to Include Beneficiaries in the Filmmaking Process

"It just goes back to the basic idea of an NGO or a nonprofit– you go to the community and ask the community what they need. What does the community need? In this case, the person that you are creating a film about – what does she need and what story does she need to tell?"

I was recently featured on NGO Storytelling's Ethics series! We discussed my inclusive filmmaking process, in which I work closely with the subjects of my films from development through post-production. This process allows people to take ownership of their own stories and to create powerful films of which they are proud. Read the interview on NGO Storytelling's blog.

[katelord]

One of my favorite photos from this year's trip to #Uganda! #Repost @shesthefirst #humanitarianphotographer ・・・ Enjoy your "recess" (or Labor Day weekend!). These smiles are brought to you by #STFScholars Joy, Susan, and Robinah, who attend @AAHUganda. ____ 📸: @katelordphoto #WithMyBookbag #GirlsEducation #Playground #BacktoSchool #Uganda #Friendship

[katelord]

I'm in #Tennessee (then back in my home state of NC) to photograph students in the @shesthefirst campus chapter program at @stf_utk and @stf_ecu! Look for some new videos and photos this fall! #humanitarianphotographer

[katelord]

#Repost @shesthefirst #humanitarianphotographer ・・・ When we told #STFScholar Kadiatu K. that we can't wait till the day she's president of Sierra Leone, she laughed...but we're serious! ____ 📸: @katelordphoto #GirlsEducation #FuturePresident #SierraLeone #WestAfrica #GirlPower #Feminism

[katelord]

In honor of #WorldPhotographyDay, I want to celebrate Fatou, a @shesthefirst and @starfishintl scholar who started her own #photography business in The #Gambia and his now working in her own studio! http://katelordphoto.com/focused/ #girlpower #girlseducation #STFScholar #humanitarianphotographer

[katelord]

#Repost @shesthefirst ・・・ We're so excited to announce a brand-new local partnership in Kenya, with @akilidada! They run one of the best mentorship programs we've ever seen, and we're proud to have them in our network. Cheers to the soon-to-be #STFScholars pictured above! ____ 📷: @katelordphoto #GirlsEducation #Kenya #mentorship #scholarships #TheGirlProject #humanitarianphotographer

[katelord]

Spending the week at United Nations Headquarters photographing the UN Leadership Conference! #un #unitednations #newyorkcity #humanitarianphotographer (at United Nations Headquarters)

[katelord]

I'm in #SanFrancisco and Oakland this week filming a short documentary for Refugee Transitions, a nonprofit that helps newcomers learn new skills and become self-sufficient. Our film from last year will be showing at SF DocFest next month! #humanitarianphotographer (at Union Square, San Francisco)