Tuesday, January 12, 2010

#1 ... About me...

My name is Danielle Ashby. I am a Mass Communication major and Spanish minor at the University of West Georgia. I am from Trinidad and Tobago (for those that do not know where that is, it is in the Caribbean). I am a freelance photographer and have done various jobs for news organizations, non-profits and even members of the performing arts. I previously worked as a sub-editor for the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian for 7 years.

During my downtime or not too busy moments I keep myself involved with non-profit humanitarian work. I am currently a member of STAND -- A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition -- a division of GI-Net (Genocide Intervention Network). I lend a hand to these groups to raise awareness to the public and also lend a voice to those that have been suffering from the atrocities that have been going on worldwide. Other organizations I have done work for are: Youth V.I.B.E., WDGA, Workforce Development Global Alliance. Both of these organizations focus on uplifting youth and empowering them with knowledge to become leaders in society.

I love travelling a lot as well to capture different cultures through my photography or learn their ways and habits. I love meeting new people and learning new things.

Here are some pictures I have captured along the way...












7 comments:

  1. Wow those are some awesome pictures! I'm looking forward to reading your work this semester. It'll definitely be different than in Mrs. Moon's class.

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  2. I really admire the humantarian work that you do as well as the organizations that you are affliated with. The pictures you have posted here are truly phenomenal. Thanks for sharing :)

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  3. These are really neat pictures and I think that it is very important that you posted them since photography is such an integral part of your life! I wish I could say that I have travelled and seen as much as you have! It is truly an admirable feat.

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  4. Beautiful images! I can't wait to hear some of your work.

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  5. Your photography is amazing. I also want to thank you for your work in organizations, and for making people more aware of the terrible things that are going on in the world.

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  6. I don't think I have the words to describe the beauty I see in your work. I'm excited to get to know you and your writing. You seem like such a compassionate individual.

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  7. I love your work and I think what you do for organization is a wonderful think. There should be more people willing to donate their time like you. With this said, I can't wait to read your work.

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