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Rooted in Musical History

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

“He played his fiddle and I wept.” ~ Cherel Ito  Much of the Ozark Mountain region is remote, and economically underserved. It is rich in musical history and in that geographical area of the country, much of the music is … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Stones

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

“Every minute is for observation and making connections.” ~ Cherel Ito  Although there are no sandy beaches, theme parks or awe-inspiring mile high mountain vistas, the wailing wall is a place where millions of tourists flock to every year. The … Continue reading →

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Character Adds Strength

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

“I still find Japan hard to describe. It is more like praying.” ~ Cherel Ito  Nine days before catastrophic events hit Japan, a blog entitled “Harmony among People” was featured on this blog site Through the Lens of Her Camera: … Continue reading →

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Browse the Crowds

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

“We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.” ~ Kofi Annan One definition of multimedia is “the use of different media to convey information.” Cherel Ito fulfilled her dream as … Continue reading →

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Capturing Beauty in Aging

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

“Just to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy.” ~ Cherel Ito  Well, it is a New Year! With each year added to their lives, human beings ripen a little more. Many do not like the physical changes … Continue reading →

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Dignity and Opportunity

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

“No matter what our faith, we can still come together.”                 ~ Cherel Ito In the year 1978, Cherel Ito fulfilled her dreams of traveling to Africa on a quest to capture photographic images of a  culture that at the time, far … Continue reading →

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Providing for Others

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

“The attraction for me is it’s simplicity. There is a sense of rhythm- a balance with nature and the people” – Cheryl Ito It is market day! The image of this vendor was taken through the lens of her camera, … Continue reading →

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Open to the World

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

“Personal freedom can exist anywhere. Inside me are many worlds.” ~ Cherel Ito  From all that we know about Cherel Ito and her photography, her dream was fulfilled by learning about the world’s diverse population. Through her photographic journalism, her … Continue reading →

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Oil Spill’s Toll Goes Deep

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

“This is the kind of place that’s so down home, I feel it inside of me.” ~ Cherel Ito In the late 1960′s Cherel’s photographic journeys led her to Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana in search of Americans who lived their … Continue reading →

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Using Her Gifts

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

“Every minute is for observation and making connections.” ~ Cherel Ito Alertness and sensitivity to the world, at large, enables a gifted photographer to capture an image and tell a story without words. Verbal exchange between a gifted photographer and … Continue reading →

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