Episode 3: Through the Lens - A Photography Project in Brazil’s Favelas with Bethany Galley
Overview
Bethany Galley is an upcoming TEDx speaker and her talk is about the time she spent in the favelas of Brazil. She initiated a photography project called Through the Lens, where she gave children film cameras and asked them to capture photos in order to show their perspective of life in the favela. In this episode, we talk about the power of stories and how we can choose the lens (pun intended) that we see the world from.
Highlights & Takeaways
Building relationships when coming in as an outsider and gaining the trust of a community
Challenging how Western media normally portrays the bad and how Bethany wanted to highlight the good instead
The definition of “sonder” and realizing the power of each person’s story
Telling your own story in 27 photos
Resources Mentioned
Contact Bethany: bethanygalley@talktalk.net | LinkedIn
Bethany’s Work: Through the Lens | Moradores de Favela
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