January 15th, 2011 – Secrets of a Working Dog
Working with Bella the Boxer wasn’t all fun and games, and cheese and treats. There were plenty of licks for photographer and lens too. You can buy Bella’s book, or just check out what she’s up to at: bellatheboxer.com
December 17, 2010 – Tuareg Jewelry from the Sahara Desert of Niger
The Tuareg of Niger are a nomadic dessert tribe from the Sahara. Their silver jewelry is renowned throughout the world. In December I photographed over 175 rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and earrings. In this shot a model shows the breadth of the Tuareg art. You can see the individual pieces at: tuaregjewelry.com
December 3rd, 2010 – Oregon Executive MBA
What does teaching business negotiations to Oregon Executive MBA students have to do with police hostage situations? Portland, Oregon, police captain Rob explains the similarities.
November 17th 2010 – Voices of Our Future
Three citizen journalists from Nepal, the Philippines, and Bolivia, toured the United States this November, to raise awareness of issues from unheard regions of the world. Sponsored by World Pulse, they spoke this week in Portland, Oregon.
Trained as citizen journalists by the Voices of Our Future program, they shared their visions and advice on how to harness the technology of web 2.0 to empower women worldwide. Voices of Our Future is an online training program investing in the ability of women to use new technology and media to communicate their stories and innovative solutions with the world.
Above, Jacqueline Patino, from Bolivia, stays deeply involved in community issues. Her motivation in life is helping women realize their dreams.
September 20-24th, 2010 – Clinton Global Initiative meetings in New York City
Heads of state, government and business leaders, philanthropists, scholars, and directors of nongovernmental organizations from around the world gathered for the 6th annual Clinton Global Initiative meetings. Together they’re working to design practical solutions to effectively confront the world’s greatest global challenges. Hundreds of millions of lives have been improved to date, hundreds of millions more will be improved in the future.
President Clinton moderating the opening plenary session of the 6th annual Clinton Global Initiative meetings, September 21st, 2010. (from left to right) President Bill Clinton, Tarja Halonen – President of Finland, Eric Schmidt – CEO Google Inc., Melinda Gates – Co-chair and Trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bob McDonald – CEO Procter & Gamble
Hilary Rodham Clinton – U.S. Secretary of State, announcing the formation of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves to CGI members. Lance Armstrong speaking at a special session addressing cancer in the developing world.
Haitian Prime Minister – Jean-Max Bellerive at a special session on the recovery in Haiti. Liberia President – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaking at a session on empowering girls and women.
July 16th, 2010 – Foot Hills Honey Company
Flowers ensure reproduction and diversity of the fruits and vegetables we eat. Bees are biotic pollinators, moving pollen grains and enabling fertilization. The bee ensures the plant’s survival, the plant ensures the bee’s survival, and we benefit from varieties of delicious honey.
“Honey bees repairing hive damage.”
On assignment for Oregon Business magazine, I spent an afternoon at the Foothills Honey Company, photographing their bees and hives. The article is scheduled for publication in the October issue.
Checking any fears at the door, photographing the hives requires delicate movements, patience, and a little courage. Forgoing gloves to allow quicker and more accurate camera handling, after 3 hours of shooting I emerged unscathed – not a single sting.
“Close up of hive section.” “Adam Bacher photographing bees and hives for an Oregon Business magazine article.”
June 21st, 2010 – Clinton Foundation Annual Report
Found out this afternoon that 12 of my photos from Rwanda are included in the Clinton Foundation’s 2009 Annual Report. Two of my photographs are on the front cover. The picture below appears full page on the back cover.
“Community Healthcare Workers in seminar at Rwerere Clinic, Rwanda.”
April 21st, 2010 – Ackerman Middle School Exhibit and Seminars
An exhibit of photography and story boards from my work in Rwanda, inaugurated the new art gallery at Ackerman Middle School, in Canby, Oregon. As part of an ongoing relationship with the school, I’ll be conducting two days of seminars with students about various aspects of the genocide in Rwanda, and the country’s recovery and redevelopment.
“Ackerman Middle School Students view photographs from Rwanda, to prepare for a Q/A with photographer Adam Bacher.”