Category Archives: Haiti

Stories Captured Stories Told

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

“Ito’s black-and-white photographs offer a chronicle of one woman’s journey to expand her humanity. … an important contribution to the museum’s growing collection of documentary photography,” said Susan Fisher Sterling, Chief Curator www.nmwa.org.   To leaf through Cherel Ito’s book … Continue reading →

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Open Doors and Open Heart

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

“The flowers in your eyes are more beautiful than those in the fields.” ~ Cherel Ito  From this quotation, it would seem that Cherel Ito was seduced by her subject’s eyes. However, it was not the eyes that held mystery … Continue reading →

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Life from a Different Point of View

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

“Truth in Haiti is like a kaleidoscope. It may appear one way, then suddenly shift.” ~ Cherel Ito A few months ago, in the blog writing Mysterious Natural Disasters http://bit.ly/fSk9r0, life in Haiti today was compared with photo journalist Cherel Ito’s … Continue reading →

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One-of-A-Kind Soul and Spirit

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

“ My photography is committed to ….unrehearsed moments of human expression.” ~Cherel Ito  Cherel Ito’s work as a producer and editor in the filmmaking industry was a natural extension of her photography. Her interests led her to produce and edit … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Natural Disasters

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

“Cholera outbreaks, temporary encampments, destroyed infrastructure, death and injury tallies 300,000, international aid arriving daily, food and water shortages, NGOs present by the scores and very hard-pressed to find images of happiness, fulfillment and contentment.” If Cherel Ito were to … Continue reading →

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Art Books of Historic Importance

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

“Feeling of brotherhood and uplifting spirit – love and respect.” ~ Cherel Ito  Photographer Cherel Ito and photographer Edward Steichen were of the same ilk. Both knew how to capture through the lens of the camera, images of people all … Continue reading →

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Striking Contrasts

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

“I contemplate rhythm, movement, pulse” ~ Cherel Ito  As you look back on this blogsite, you will see only a small glimpse of what the book “Through the Lens of Her Camera” is all about. Through observation of captured human … Continue reading →

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Haitian Happiness

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

“Haiti is so gentle and romantic…the mysteries of this island run deep.”~ Cherel Ito  Photographer Cherel Ito knew about dreams! A dream of hers was fulfilled as she traveled to Haiti capturing it’s people, using her insightful eye, through the lens of … Continue reading →

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Putting Lives Back Together

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

“ I’ve felt very at home in Haiti…I am so grateful to the people who have held my hand in the street. They have taken care of us and we have taken care of them” ~ Cherel Ito  What fine looking … Continue reading →

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