I believe in the power of images to create change. As it’s been said, “All great social change seems impossible until it is inevitable.” Whether it’s working with nonprofits such as the Heart Gallery, Sustainable Santa Fe or investing time into long-term documentary projects, the heart of Spelman Photographic lies in telling stories of the human condition through imagery and multimedia. Get involved by sponsoring a project with Spelman Photographic. All proceeds are directly used to finance long-term projects. Sponsors who contribute $100 or more will receive an exclusive 8 x 10 signed, special-edition print. Each project will also culminate into a book project with all sponsors credited. More information is available upon request from jennifer@jenniferspelman.com
Current Projects include:
Distribution of Wealth: Persistent Poverty in the rural South
A photographic essay on the working class poor throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Focus on the identity of southern communities and aftermath of segregation.
Cost to finish project: $4,000. (in progress)
Man vs. Earth: The Greater World Community of Taos, NM
“The Greater World Community is a housing development consisting entirely of Earth Ships. The whole community produces their own energy, harvests their own water, contains and treats their own sewage, manufactures bio-diesel and grows a great deal of their own food. The buildings heat and cool themselves all while utilizing discarded materials of our society. “
A multimedia piece focusing on a community leading the way in sustainable, green living.
Cost to finance project: $3,500 (in research phase)
Man vs. Himself: Obsession
Obsession: total focus on a concept or idea. Some people train their bodies to run 500 miles, others collect 4,000 antique spoons. Know someone like that? Contact me for possible inclusion in the project.
A multimedia piece on people who surpass passion and enter into the territory of obsession in their total dedication.
Cost to finance project: $4,500 (in research phase)