Our View: Meet the Artists

OUR VIEW, OUR STORY: ARTIST PORTFOLIO

This collection of photographs was created by the graduates of the Our View Our Story photography workshop in partnership with the Journeys Within Our Community (JWOC). Throughout this program, participants have learned digital camera techniques and have applied their skills to documenting the stories in contemporary Cambodia.

AE PHALLY

"Photography shows feelings that I can’t describe and helps us document our own lives and experiences. It also helps us to see and tell the story of other people with other lifestyles. Photographs help us to see the problems so we can solve the problems."

CHECK MARY

"Photography is an important skill. We can use it to earn an income and help with our research. It also helps us to show the world the wonder of Angkor Wat so we can attract more visitors to Cambodia."

CHEA RINY

Legal Aid Facilitator, Women’s Resource Center

“Photography helps us record our history, both good and bad. I am happy that our photographs can show the world that Cambodia is truly amazing. I am now able to use my skills to document the work I do at Women’s Resource Center and share our programs and resources with the community."

ENG KEA

"Photography is great for recording memories and telling stories, and it can help improve the way we write reports and train others. It can also record our social progress and help to improve cultural awareness."

HEAN HOUR

"Photography helps us remember fun times in our lives and helps us to share the story of the work we have done. It can help bring about positive change and make people’s lives happier."

KHAV METH

"Photography can help me rebuild my community. To be seen by one person is not enough, our task is to share our experiences with others, so they can understand."

KLOT KIMCHHAY

"Time flies, and I don’t think I can remember all the things I have done in life, but photographs will record them for me. Photography is a complex language that can describe the story in a way that speaking cannot."

LIM SOPHEA

"I love taking photographs because it makes me feel good, relieves stress, records my memories, and helps me with my studies. It can also help to raise awareness about issues, like illness and wrongdoing, and help people have a better life."

LY REAKSA

"I want to use photographs in my professional presentations because images help to describe my work in a way that makes the audience pay attention. I also hope to keep learning and become a professional photographer someday who takes beautiful photos and can teach these skills to other people."

NHEM SARONG

"Photography makes the working process better and helps the country develop. When people see photos of problems in our country it helps us to show what changes need to be made."

OEURN MALIN

"It is important for me to learn new skills like photography, so I can improve my studies and my work. It can also show the lives and activities of Cambodian people to the world, so they can know us better. "

POM POV

"Photographs help to share stories from the past so we can understand what life was like when we were young. I can use it in work and study, especially when we travel with our team. It also helps us to learn about our society today. "

SING CHAMROEUN

"Photography is very important to me because it captures a story and helps us remember significant events, like a souvenir. It can help people to see each other’s lives and see that we are all alike. "

SUEM SOK HEA

"I like taking photographs because it shows the meaning of life and helps me to remember the time that has passed away. Photos help others understand what I am doing, and who I am. "

TITH THOL

"I want to use my photography skills to create clear and interesting presentations that will improve my work and studies. I think that photographs can help us share information to bring about positive social change."

TOEURN SAIM

"Photography can capture feelings and good memories. It helps me in my work to document case studies and report on projects. It can also help us show real stories and encouraging empathy and support. "

TOK TOM

"Photography is an important skill because we can document our professional projects and use it in our group study work. It can also help to show situations in peoples lives, so they can get the help they need. I feel good when I see beautiful photographs."

YONG SIPHAN

"I want to learn photography skills so I can take high-quality pictures that will show situations from daily life, the Cambodian environment, our feelings, and how our country is changing."

AN SAROUT

PhotoForward Program Assistant

"Photography allows me to show how I see Cambodia. I can capture life’s happiest moments, but I can also use photography show places and experiences from a local perspective. Our photos can show the challenges we face, and help us to find solutions."