Photographing other people has always had a complicated history. I’ve often wondered if observing social realities is the same as directly engaging with them.
Throughout my career, I’ve used photography to engage with people, share their stories, reveal their truths. I do not want to shy away from the inequities that are very real and often go unseen in our daily lives, but I also do not want to merely observe. This is why philanthropy and volunteerism must be another part of that photographic engagement. I encourage everyone to not merely observe, but to expand our awareness and our support wherever and whenever possible.
Founded by myself and my wife, Annie Potts, All Are One redistributes donated stimulus payments to those in the most need.
To date we have distributed $120,000 to 100 families in need. These distributions range across the United States, including Northern California, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and South Carolina.
All Are One Distribution in Los Angeles
Pack Essentials is a a domestic non-profit, 100% funded by private donations that delivers basic essentials across New Orleans to unhoused communities.
Throughout the years, whenever I am in New Orleans, I work with them to support their mission and delivery essentials across the NOLA area.