It is that time of year again and my 2012 Colby Brown Photography Wall Calendar is printed and on its way to my office. This year I have something special in store for everyone. Think of this collection as a selection of some of my favorite photographs from around the world.

We have photography work from: Guatemala, Thailand, Vietnam, Chile, Haiti, Ecuardor, California, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, Cambodia & Nepal.

On top of that, I am throwing in a free Photo Editing Video Tutorial for the first 200 people to purchase the calendar. This video will cover the step by step process of how I create some of my best images. After you purchase the calendar, you will be emailed a link where you can view the tutorial as many times as you want. My online digital editing workshops range from $40 to $100 so this is a great opportunity to save some money, get a gift for the holiday season and learn a few new digital editing tricks.

The calendar goes on sale to the public on October 24th, 2012 and will cost $20 + Shipping ($3 US / $7 International). If you want to be reminded when the calendar goes on sale, simply enter your email address below.

Pazapa is one of those amazing organizations that every humanitarian photographer hopes to work with at some point in time. They have been in the business of helping Haitian children with disabilities since 1987. Located in the much more relaxed city of Jacmel, they have been doing unbelievable work with children with special needs. While their main office was demolished in the earthquake, they have set up a new school just off one of the main roads on a beautiful plot of land. I spent an entire day documenting the kids and teachers, which ended up being one of the highlights of my last trip to Haiti. In this photo, this little girl is practicing her english in front of her entire class, certainly no easy feat!

CAMERA: Canon 5D Mark II
LENS: Canon 24-70 2.8L
ISO: 1250
EXPOSURE: f / 5.6 at 1/100 sec

*Click on the above image to view a high resolution version

You can purchase this print HERE

You can inquire about licensing this print HERE

You can view more of my photography work from Haiti HERE

*a small preview of a few pieces from the exhibition is below

In a country like Haiti, there is almost no larger issue then that of eduction. When you have a country where less then 1% of the population have a college degree, you know there are problems. However a commonly overlooked aspect of most education systems in 3rd world countries such as Haiti is helping disabled children. That is where PAZAPA comes in! Located in the unique and beautiful southern town of Jacmel, Pazapa is doing amazing work. Since 1987, their mission has been to support the treatment, education and development of children with disabilities as well as to help them integrate them into their local communities. While their facilities where completely destroyed in the devastating January 12th earthquake last year, they have set up school on a nice and quite piece of land just off one of the main roads in the city. It was truly a pleasure to work with the kids, teachers and organizers of Pazapa. Keep an eye out for more photography work from my time with the phenomenal organization in the coming weeks and months.

CAMERA: Canon 5D Mark II
LENS: Canon 27-70 2.8L at 46mm
ISO: 1600
EXPOSURE: f / 6.3 at 1/500 sec

*You can view a high resolution version of the above image by clicking on it

You can purchase this print HERE

You can inquire about licensing this image HERE

You can view more of my photography work from Haiti HERE

Joseph Similen is one of a group of Haitian Artisans called “Rue de la Reunion” that work out of a fallen building in the heart of Port au Prince. This group of talented men turn animal horns into beautiful bracelets, necklaces and earrings. It is amazing to watch the entire process, all the while realizing the working conditions that these men live in every day. Joseph is shaving down a flattened and heated piece of horn. He does this by working with broken pieces of glass.Throughout my travels, I am always impressed to see overcome challenges and adversity while turning something ugly into something incredibly ascetically pleasing. Over the next few weeks, I will be releasing more images from this group.

CAMERA: Canon 5D Mark II
LENS: Canon 27-70 2.8L
ISO: 400
EXPOSURE: 1/60 sec at f / 8.0

*Click on the above image to view a high resolution version

For information on licensing this image, click HERE

You can view more of my photography work from Haiti HERE

On my last trip to Haiti, I dedicated some of my time and energy into documenting many of the amazing artisans that are spread throughout Port au Prince. This photo is of Exuleun Exuma who is working through an apprenticeship with the famous Serge Jolimeu, who is actually a featured artist in a gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico next month. Serge is a metal work artist and he runs a large organization just outside of Port au Prince. Exuleun is one of a small number of talented up and coming artists that has the ability to sketch free hand designs that will ultimately become beautiful and unique metal work that is showcased through Haiti.

CAMERA: Canon 5D Mark II
LENS: Canon 100mm 2.8L IS Macro
ISO: 1000
EXPOSURE: 1/160 sec at f / 4.5

*Click on the above image to view a high resolution version

You can inquire about licensing this image HERE

You can view more photography work from Haiti HERE

By connecting with small organizations like H.E.L.P and Trees, Water and People, we were able to capture amazing stories of individuals and organizations, working together to rebuild a better country. While they still have a long way to go to achieve their goals, we are doing everything in our power to make sure that they have a voice and that it is heard. Since our initial visit we have had numerous articles written about our project throughout Colorado and we have secured a photography exhibition at 910arts, one of the largest art galleries in Denver, from May 3rd – June 11th…effectively allowing the people of Colorado to connect with not only the organizations we are working with, but the people of Haiti as well. Our work has allowed these organizations to better connect with their donor bases and we are looking forward to our trip back to Haiti next month to continue with the project.

In an attempt to honor those that parished on January 12th, 2010, I am show casing a small preview of our work in Haiti titled, “Faces of Haiti”. If you would like to get involved, donate money to our project or just discuss the situation in Haiti please send me an EMAIL or give me a call at the number listed on the top of this website.

“Faces of Haiti” preview

“Lost Innocence”

“Mango Farmer”

“Beautiful Eyes”

“Stove-Tec at Work”

“Focused”

“Haitian Market”

“Innocence”

“A Smile Amidst the Chaos”

“A Child’s Laugh”

“Years Beyond Belief”

“Child Friendly Spaces”

In celebration of the Haitian Awareness Night that I am participating in this month (LINK) here in Denver, September’s FREE desktop wallpaper is a tribute to the struggle and hope of the Haitian people.

For Macs: After clicking on the correct size below, right click with your mouse (or ctrl + mouse click) on the image and select “Use Image as Desktop Picture”

For PC’s: After clicking on the correct size below, use the mouse to right click on the image and select “Set as Background”

Available Sizes:

Wide: 1920 x 1080 or 1680 x 1050 or 1400 x 900

Standard: 1600 x 1200 or 1024 x 768

Event Date: September 25th, 2010
Time: 3pm – 5pm

Contact: Denise Robert
303-368-5208

Haitian Awareness Panel
at EventGallery 910Arts
Kicks-Off Haitian Exhibition

Colorado Haiti Project; Lespwa Haiti; Renewal 4 Haiti; The Lambi Fund of Haiti;Trees, Water & People; and Wish 4 Haiti are represented on a panel designed to introduce Colorado organizations working in Haiti, bring awareness to their efforts and invite the public to get involved. This will be the kick-off event for an exhibition of Haitian art and culture scheduled in the EventGallery 910Arts for summer 2011.

A discussion of how earthquake relief work transitions into rebuilding in Haiti and creation of the model for long term sustainability is led by Paul Casey, Executive Director of Colorado Haiti Project; photographers Colby Brown and Ray Tollison from Lespwa Haiti; Jodel Charles, Haitian immigrant and founder of Renewal 4 Haiti; Godson Beaugelin, Community Outreach Coordinator of The Lambi Fund of Haiti; Sebastian Africano, Deputy International Director, and Claudia Menendez, International Program Consultant, from Trees, Water & People; and Leslie Christensen from Wish 4 Haiti. And, the Colorado Committee on Africa and the Caribbean is a co-sponsor of the event.

Committed to demonstrating how art can inspire change, the EventGallery 910Arts is a gallery space that often offers exhibitions with a social or environmental message. Located in the heart of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe, the EventGallery 910Arts and Gallery Gifts are housed within the creative community known as 910Arts. It is a complex of 17 artists’ studios and galleries, 8 live-work lofts and the Studio 6 Coffee House, anchored by a colorful open-air courtyard. The EventGallery 910Arts is a venue for meetings, parties, workshops and retreats and it hosts music, literary and film events. For more information, please visit www.910Arts.com.

“Lespwa Haiti – A Work in Progress,” a five-year photographic project about Haiti and the efforts to rebuild in the wake of the January 12, 2010 earthquake. My goal along with Ray Tollison and Melissa Basta is to use visual imagery and stories to keep Haiti in the spotlight by featuring the efforts of smaller non-governmental organizations, like Trees, Water & People and H.E.L.P that are working tirelessly to provide relief and rebuild the country.

“Child Friendly Spaces” – Cineas IDP Camp – Port Au Prince, Haiti – 2010

We are tirelessly to get the newly design Lespwa Haiti website launched, but unfortunately you will have to bear with us for just a little while longer.

“Caribean Market” – Port Au Prince, Haiti – 2010

Until then you can see some of my work from our initial trip to Haiti HERE.

“Innocent Eyes” – Port Au Prince, Haiti – 2010

You can also learn more about the Rocket Stove project that Trees, Water & People are working on with StoveTec here.

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