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Some Christlike Qualities for Photographers
Some Possibilities for Photographers in Missions
Some Christlike Qualities for Photographers:
Christ was:
gentle and sensitive to others and their needs.
creative. He was able to create, as we cannot, from nothing ("ex nihilo")
constantly aware of eternal values, rather than the world's
values, which
are only temporal.
in contact with all kinds of people, not just those he grew up with.
observant, applying those insights to his messages.
obedient to the Father in everything.
bold, courageous, and willing to take risks.
prophetic, speaking forth God's Word and foretelling the
future from His
perspective.
concerned for minorities and the oppressed of his day,
including women,
children, lepers (the "AIDS" patients then), Samaritans and others.
cross-cultural.
sometimes cryptic in his messages (less than obvious).
a servant of others.
not a "self-promoter."
not paralyzed by what seemed to be setbacks or failures.
truthful
a teacher
one who used common, everyday truths to communicate truth
one who identified with others and didn't condescend
one who travelled light and wasn't bound by his possessions
a person who believed change for the better was possible
one who had a right view of good and evil in the world
and was a realist
about people
one who brought healing to others
able to weep. He wasn't detached or cold
the kind of person who attracted children
one who used humor
willing to be on "center stage" when necessary.
He lacked "fear of man"
or self-consciousness.
not just tossed around by surrounding circumstances, but
had clear
priorities and goals, which he pursued.
sometimes a director of people, and gave clear commands.
willing to be of no reputation, to suffer rejection and mocking.
physically fit.
a reader.
patient and recognized God's timing.
not fazed by interruptions.
one who had a right view of where history was going. He
didn't view
history as pointless or merely cyclical.
disciplined.
a person who did not hate his country's enemies or foreigners.
people-oriented. He lived for others.
able to be truly objective. God knows all that can be known,
understands
how it all fits together and what is important to tell.
compassionate.
concerned for excellence, yet accepting of others failures.
not working to please himself, but his Father.
not afraid to be alone with others.
humble. He had a right view of himself.
open to instruction.
life-affirming.
one who knew what was worth saying.
a craftsman, not slip-shod in his work.
one who grasped opportunities as they presented themselves
able to speak the truth in love
motivated not by fame and fortune, but by God's values
not deceived by image, style or mere outward appearances.
willing to sacrifice
willing to be vulnerable
able to work with tools without making idols of them or
idolizing what
they produced.
*** Dennis Fahringer, Director, Photo Schools, U of N,
75-5851 Kuakini
Hwy #242, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740-2199, USA;
<http://www.uofnkona.edu/com/sop.html> voice 808-326-4400 x4008, fax
808-326-4501
SOME POSSIBILITIES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
IN MISSIONS
- Jolene Wilson
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(Editor's Note): We at the International Worship &
Arts Network/Great Commission Worship & Arts Center are constantly having
people ask us of various possibilities of using their art form in missions.
Here are some excerpts from one of Jolene's letters in response to some similar
questions from a missions-hearted photographer, which may help to spur other
ideas for some of you photographers as well --
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Some Possibilities…
1) Teaching A Course in Photography:
I have friends who are professional photographers. They recently spent a couple
months in Japan and among other things taught a course in photography through
the local church. This gave the church contacts and helped break down barriers,
which in that area of the world take a considerable length of time.
2) Teaching Photography in a Missionary Training School:
YWAM's school in Hawaii (University of the Nations) teaches a course in photography
for missions. They not only seek students, but teachers. Don't know if you
are qualified for that, but for more info: contact Dennis Fahringer at photo@uofn.edu
You might also contact missionary training programs to see if they have need
of someone to teach such a course periodically.
3) Videography:
There are more and more organizations making videos or films that need people
with experience. Are you into videography? Again, I think this would be for
the length of the project, but some of them might be longer projects.
4) Documenting a Team Trip or Missions Work:
Different ministry teams take with them photographers to document their experience
(slides, video, photos for publication). John Bowers of Proclaim! is taking
about a dozen teams out through E & W Europe and the Middle East this
year, and he mentioned sometimes taking photographers with him. His email
is JohnBowers@compuserve.com but with all of his trips, be
patient with him getting an answer to you! Again, you would need to raise
your own support.
Create International is another
such ministry.
5) Documentary Work for Missionary Organizations:
Missionary groups also have need of people doing this for them. These would
be short term ventures for the length of the project, which might work on
vacation from a full time business. You might consider contacting your church
missions boards to see if they currently have a need in this area. Larger
denominations might have a need for someone regularly.
6) Missions Oriented Cards:
I like the card line you have started. I have for some while felt this would
be a good thing to offer with foreign scenes and messages about the challenge
of world evangelism. Might make a good addition to your line. If you do come
up with these and are interested in having someone help to promote them, contact:
info@DiscipleTheNations.org
http://disciplethenations.org/notecards.html
7) Photojournalism:
Missions magazines and some mission agencies are also in need of photojournalists.
There may not be enough work for you at one mission only, but perhaps you
could assist several in this way.
Etc.
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FAITH TODAY…INVITES SUBMISSIONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY (August 2003 posted):
"Faith Today magazine invites submissions of photography for a new back
page section called Our Faith Today. In each issue Our Faith Today will feature
a photo that depicts some aspect of Christian life in Canada. The photos will
be spontaneous candid shots that encapsulate some aspect of our faith life.
The peculiar as well as the poetic, the photo will be accompanied by a simple
caption. They will move, warm, chill, encourage, perplex and enlarge our own
picture of what it means to be living out our faith today. The magazine intends
to purchase six images per year.
Payment of $100.00 upon acceptance. We prefer: sized 5x7 inch or larger,
colour, vertical. However, we will consider smaller sizes, black and whites,
and horizontals.
Submit photos by email to stillerk@efc-canada.com or by mail to
Faith Today
Our Faith Today photo
MIP Box 3745
Markham, ON L3R 0Y4
Mailed photos will be returned.
Scanned photos should be high resolution photos emailed as JGP, TIF or EPS
files scanned at their original size or higher (266 to 300 dpi)"
PHOTOGRAPHY RESOURCES
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8
Steps to Professional Travel Photos
ABWE Digital Photography
- To Do or Not to Do?
Apogee Photo Magazine
ARTSGraphics -
photographs and other missions oriented graphic sources
A History of Photography
Christians
in Photojournalism = online
editions
Correspondence
Course in Photography (Australia)
Discover Islam - poster exibit
- an example of what could be done from a Christian perspective as well...
For the Life of the Flesh
is in the Blood - inspirational photo
GCOWE97 Photos
Homeschool
Conference Photo Workshop
Making Money in Freelance
Photography
MISSIONARY
PHOTOGRAPHY
The focus of attention in the October 2002 issue of
the International Bulletin of Missionary Research is missionary photography.
Missionary photographs have recently become the focus of serious attention
by archivists and librarians. So vast has been the accumulation of photographic
images in mission collections that until recently, those charged with the
systematic classifying, cataloguing, storing and retrieving of these pictures
have been simply overwhelmed. The good news, related in the content of this
issue of IBMR is that substantial efforts are now underway to ensure that
future generations of mission historians and scholars will be able to view
the past more easily and clearly. From CMD Net
Molecular
Expressions Photo Gallery
Image gallery (Sat-7) - photos
you can use
Photography Workshops
Plow Your Hearts - photo
***Robert
Slade's Basic Photography Guide***
Tom Tottleben Christian Photography
Use Photos to Sell Your
Articles
WEBSHOTS - photo screensave/wallpaper
- many thousands of gorgeous photos!! - (and some not so wonderful)
PHOTOGRAPHY MINISTRIES
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Christians
in Photojournalism
You can see some past issues online.
Folks can sign up through the site for the CIP newsletter, but it's also
very useful in that they have a contact info (by U.S. state) for folks
who subscribe. (I would expect most of these to be Christian
photographers, many of them pros.) This can give you very useful contacts.
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From Gary Fong, president of CIP:
Christians in Photojournalism is a group of professional photographers
all over the world who love Jesus Christ and photography. We exist
to serve the Lord and encourage others in their walk with Him.
We publish a CIP Newsletter about four times a year, featuring
photographers who have a story to tell about their relationship with the
Lord.
There is no subscription fee to the newsletter, as we hope people use it
as a testimony of His work. Our support comes from people who feel led to
help cover our publishing costs.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email your
address and phone number to:
"Gary Fong" fong@sfgate.com>
Or send a note to:
Gary Fong
Christians in Photojournalism
1610 35th St.
Sacramento, CA
95816-6604
USA
(415) 777-8428 work tel.
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Create International
God's Word 4 You - sharing God's Word using computers and photography
Russ Speiser - Proclaim! International
Sat-7 - Image Gallery - perhaps
ministries like this can use more Christian photographers?
Stuart Spani
PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING
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Christians in Photojournalism
Conf
YWAM University
of the Nations Photography training courses
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SCHOOL OF COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
From: Dennis Fahringer <photo@uofn.edu>
For those desiring to sharpen their photographic skills
and godly character in order to use their skills more effectively in the Great
Commission, contact Dennis, who says "I don't know of any other place
where you can learn photography from a Christian perspective, especially with
a view toward missions. We offer two levels: the School of Photography and
the School of Color Photography.
* multiplying for missions through very concentrated, Christ-centered, hands-on-training;
* taught by a variety of Christian professional photographers from National
Geographic, L.A. Times, Black Star, YWAM, and elsewhere
* use of professional level equipment
*internships and other opportunities after the schools
Contact: Dennis Fahringer, Director, Photo Schools, YWAM University of the
Nations in Hawaii, #242, 75-5851 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2199 Ph.
808-326-4400 x4008
<photo@uofn.edu> http://www.uofnkona.edu
Thank you for your interest in the School of Color Photography (COM 244),
offered through the (YWAM) College of Communication of the University of the
Nations (U of N). The goal of the School of Color Photography (SOCP) is to
inspire and train Christians to use photography as a communications tool for
the Kingdom of God. We¹re looking for students who have a burning desire
to go beyond a hobby level to use their camera to help spread the Gospel of
Jesus Christ.
The School of Color Photography
* continues the discipling process by building relationships. Students receive
individualized attention in a class with a maximum of 12.
* approaches color photography from a Christian perspective, emphasizing Christian
character in how the students use their cameras and photos.
* includes shooting, in-house processing, printing, duplication, and digital
manipulation of color print and slide film, using 35mm, medium format, and
4x5" cameras, use of resources such as the Internet, Photoshop, and Photo
CD.
* emphasizes the "hands-on" approach.
* defines the unique approach of the Christian photographer to reflect Christ¹s
values in both how and what is photographed.
Dennis Fahringer, the school¹s leader, began in photography in 1963 and turned professional in 1972. Since joining YWAM in 1977, he¹s travelled to 43 countries.
The prerequisite for the SOCP is completion of a Discipleship Training School (DTS) and Field Assignment (IDS 701/702) or Crossroads DTS and Field Assignment (IDS 703/704). If this prerequisite has not yet been satisfied, please write to the Admissions & Records Office at the address below for information.
Students who have not yet completed the School of Photography may apply for the School of Color Photography by satistactorily completing a questionnaire on past photo experience and the final project from the School of Photography; successful completion of the SOP is much preferred. If you need the questionnaire, please contact Dennis Fahringer. For the quickest response, e-mail to: photo@uofn.edu, fax to: (808)-326-4501, or call (808)-326-4400 x4008.
Students must supply their own camera equipment: a 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) with a wide-angle lens (such as a 28mm or 35mm), normal lens (such as a 50mm), telephoto lens (such as a 100mm), or zoom lenses which include these focal lengths, electronic flash, specified color filters, and a sturdy tripod. A hand-held lightmeter for flash and ambient light is also highly recommended. (For more information about suitable equipment, contact the Color Photography School.)
The School of Color Photography costs U.S. $3,050. This includes tuition, meals, housing, transportation for local field trips, books, supplies (such as film, paper, and chemicals).
In order to secure your place in the school, after acceptance we require that you forward a deposit of US $1,000 per student or $2,000 per couple 30 days before Registration Day. The remaining balance will be due in full on Registration Day. Late payment of deposit does not guarantee a place in the school. There is a $50. service charge added to all school fee amounts not paid by Late Registration Day.
If you have completed a previous school in Kona, you only need to submit a Continuing Student Application Form (P-001A) with the non-refundable application fee of U.S. $15. If you have not previously enrolled as a student at U of N, Kona, you will need to submit the completed Application Form (P001) with the non-refundable application fee of U.S. $40 per single or U.S. $60 per couple or family. The Admissions & Records phone number is (808)-326-4433.
Airfare to and from Hawaii is an additional expense. All students are required to come with a round-trip ticket.
Each student works approximately ten hours a week at an assigned work duty on the campus. We try to assign jobs consistent with the student¹s age, physical ability, and family situation.
After acceptance into a course, a space will automatically be reserved and charged to the student, unless written notification of alternate housing is sent to the Admissions Office 30 days before arrival day.
The above prices, including tuition, are subject to change.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
NOTE: CANADIAN + INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS concerning all fees---
If you are not in the U.S., your checks or money orders
must be drawn on a U.S. bank or an international affiliate of a U.S. bank,
in U.S. funds with a U.S. computer coding on the bottom of the check. (Canadian
checks must have the computer coding on the bottom, but do not require a U.S.
bank.) Some banks have an extra service charge for processing your check,
which is deducted from your payment. You will need to pay this amount when
you arrive, if this occurs to you.
revised 9/8/98
*** Dennis Fahringer, Director, Photo Schools, U of N, 75-5851 Kuakini Hwy #242, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740-2199, USA; http://www.uofn.edu, voice 808-326-4400 x4008, fax 808-326-4501
Photography for the Great
Commission - those desiring to sharpen their photographic skills and godly
character in order to use their skills more effectively in the Great Commission
can contact Dennis, who says "I don't know of any other place where you can
learn photography from a Christian perspective, especially with a view toward
missions.
Dennis Fahringer
Director, Photo Schools, YWAM University of the Nations in Hawaii, #242, 75-5851
Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2199 Ph. 808-326-4400 x4008
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Photography Courses
- Eastern Nazarene College - Communication Arts
PHOTOJOURNALISM:
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Contact: kskipper@swbts.edu
'We have the most wonderful photojournalism conferences. This year will be our 10th anniversary celebration. It's Feb28 - March 3, 2003. www.swpjc.org
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School
of Photography
School of Color Photography
College of Communication
UofN-Kona
the UofN catalog online (also as .pdf file!)
YWAM, our parent organization, world-wide site
CONTENTS
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YWAM Foundational Values
1. Youth With a Mission is visionary, doing new things
in new ways where
new conditions are required to accomplish the Great Commission.
2. YWAM is international and interdenominational in its
scope and
composition.
3. YWAM is broad structured, with decentralized operating locations
linked together by a common purpose. We discourage the elevation of
individual personalities. The "star" in this mission is the lay
worker.
4. YWAM is relationship-oriented. We emphasize openness,
humility, and
communication rather than dependance on structures and rules.
5. YWAM is called to value each individual, all races,
male and female.
We believe every person has unique giftings and callings.
6. YWAM is called to champion the potential of young people
and create a
channel for their ministry.
7. YWAM is called to recognize the value of godly character
in an
individual over and above his gifts, abilities and expertise.
8. YWAM is called to servant leadership.
9. YWAM is called to honor all ministries and functions
equally. We do
not recognize a dichotomy between sacred and secular. No roles or
functions in the Body of Christ are more "spiritual" than others,
but
everything done in obedience to God is spiritual.
10. YWAM is called to function in teams. We believe that
planning and
decision making are not to be exercised exclusively by the leader in
isolation, but rather to involve participants working together.
11. YWAM is called to encourage and release each family
member to serve
on teams devoted to evangelism and missions. Fathers, mothers, and
children play unique, complementary and vital roles.
12. YWAM is dedicated to hospitality. Serving and honoring
guests,
teachers, and fellow YWAMers is viewed as a privilege.
13. YWAM is dedicated to rely on the authority of the word as the standard for life and ministry.
14. YWAM is committed to understanding the character and
ways of God, to
hearing God's voice and seeking His counsel in decision making.
15. YWAM is called to practice a dependence on God for
financial
provision both corporately and individually.
16. YWAM is called to intercessory prayer as a lifestyle.
We rely upon
the Holy Spirit to guide us in the dynamic process of creating with God
through prayer.
17. YWAM is called to be generous and to model and teach generosity.
18. YWAM is called to participate actively in fulfilling
the Great
Commission through preaching the Gospel and discipling all nations.
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