By laurensusanna
Last year in July and August, I traveled to work with the Open Arms Foundation through photography and dance/movement. Stephen and I documented the heart of what the Foundation is all about, and have released much of our work over this past year to further raise awareness for the Foundation itself and the heartbreaking and [...]
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By laurensusanna
Cannot wait to release the rest of these photographs… some of my favorites will remain under wraps until then.
Take a moment and think about playing Dutch Blitz in Espaniol… ; )
By laurensusanna
Processing through another batch of photos from my time with the Open Arms Foundation in Medellin.
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By laurensusanna
We gathered in a two-story brick and cement building in the middle of Moravia. Climbing stairs slowly as little feet ran past me, laughing. The stench didn’t matter. The language barrier didn’t quite matter, either. We were meeting to rehearse for the big concert. They had been rehearsing for months, and this was their time [...]
By laurensusanna
[vimeo=http://vimeo.com/6938447 w=520]
My brother, Stephen, put this video together for OAF – first of many. I’ve seen sneak peeks of others videos on the edge of release, and am thrilled. Benefit Show promotional videos for OAF will be released and posted here soon, as well. God is moving through Open Arms.
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By laurensusanna
all taken in Medellin, Colombia.
a little story.
when I look at this photo, I hold my breath a little.. knowing the very girl reaching out for her friend’s hand. to support, to be supported. this was taken at the Open Arms Downtown Center mid-afternoon. the girls had just showered, clothes were drying on the banister overlooking [...]
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By laurensusanna
First post of many — excited to finally debrief this amazing, challenging trip with you!
I spent 12 packed days in this country. In the overwhelming & amazing city of Medellin, on a dairy and produce farm in San Pedro and in the heart of downtown where kids come off the streets to spend the day [...]
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By laurensusanna
The past few weeks have flown by. I’m writing to you from the Charlotte airport — thanks to their free wifi connection.
(thank you, Charlotte)
Right now, I’m on my way to Medellin, Colombia with a team of amazing artists and dancers.
Quick overview of this media mission trip:
Stephen and I are assessing Open Arms in their [...]
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