When one cares for a person who experiences the world differently, like Godwin, prejudice and marginalization gain a human face.

How do we do this in a way that respects and honors the stories of the people we photograph? Here are a few tips for a more careful camera:

To make a real, tangible, and lasting impact on our communities, we first have to listen to and try to understand one another’s stories.

Faces are powerful, so try to make use of them in your photography.

The 60 photos come from participants all over the world and represent a beautifully diverse selection of the world’s religious traditions, helping create a great variety in the images submitted.

Meeting new people can be a scary experience for anyone.

“It immediately grabbed my attention, and I knew I wanted to participate in a photovoice dialogue journey of my own.”

“Doing this work together also allowed us to build friendships with one another through mutual vulnerability and a shared passion for promoting religious diversity in the spaces we occupy. “

“In short, the drawing-based study helped illuminate aspects of spirituality that may not have been noticed otherwise.”

An Introduction to photovoice and our project.

Interfaith Photovoice brings together people from different cultural backgrounds.

Photovoice enabled participants, researchers, and those who viewed their exhibition to see the world through one another’s lenses.

Religion is highly visible in the daily activities of Canadians yet the visibility of religious diversity has become a source of tension and conflict.

Empathy moves people toward compassion for self and others.

We remember Elizabeth Austin Tucker for her life and laughter, and for her warm and thoughtful presence in our project in Richmond.