It was more than a photography assignment...My experience working with a Haitian photographer.

He was dressed in a red button down shirt, dress pants and dress shoes. He had his camera bag full of equipment and his PRESS pass around his neck. He pulled out a notebook to show me how he keeps track of the details of the photos he takes. The front of it has the CNN logo and he told me his friend from the US sent it to him. Inside it reads:

Ki moun?
Kisa?
Kile?
Ki kote?
Kijan?
Poukisa?

I am writing about Fedno Lubin, a 20 year old young man who lives in Jacmel, Haiti. Ten years ago, he moved from the mountainside to live with his aunt in the city to go to school. Fedno’s aunt knew about the Art Creation Foundation for Children (ACFFC) and signed him up. Over the years, he learned many forms of art, but his passion is photography, who he learned from Jen Pantaleon…his teacher and guide. He mentioned Jen’s name a lot throughout the 2 days we spent together for Gout et Saveurs Lakay, Haiti's Food & Spirits Festival to celebrate the country's Gastronomy. His appreciation for the art of photography is great. He inspires me.

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Fedno and I at the Best Western hotel in Petionville before the events.

Behind the scenes

We covered Gout et Saveurs Lakay on Friday, Sept. 27 and Chef Lemaire behind the scenes at La Reserve Hotel on Saturday, Sept. 28. 

Flashing lights, the Minister of Tourism of Haiti, Mayors and other government officials were all in the building at the event. Yet, my most memorable experience is the time shared with Fedno. Giving him this opportunity to photograph an international event in PAP was one of the most memorable experiences I hold close to my heart. 

Until next time...!

Relaxing after traveling from Jacmel to PAP to photograph Gout et Saveurs Lakay.

Behind the scenes

Click here to see Fedno's photo album from the events!