Category Archives: fulfillment

A Photojournalists Perspective

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Sue Batton Leonard

This blog has been authored and submitted by Sue Batton Leonard ****** “My photography is committed to the discovery of the basic spirit of human beings in their natural environment and to unrehearsed moments of human expression.” ~ Cherel Ito … Continue reading →

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A Continuing Legacy: Cherel Ito Photojournalist

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Sue Batton Leonard

The historical importance of photojournalist Cherel Ito’s documentary film work has recently been made even more visible at the National Museum of Women in the Arts inWashington,D.C.  A permanent plaque, outside the entryway to the third floor gallery, has been … Continue reading →

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Stories Captured Stories Told

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“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 http://www.nmwa.org.   To leaf through Cherel Ito’s book … Continue reading →

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Finding Inspiration in the Everyday

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“Get up early to take photos of the marketplace…melons, pears, fish…bought bread from back seat of a car from a very happy man.” ~ Cherel Ito Many artists are stereo-typically said to be self absorbed in themselves and their craft, … Continue reading →

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A Product of Art and Soul

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“I have learned to be at peace doing nothing – to empty the mind- simplify and curb desires.” ~ Cherel Ito  Creative economy has been the buzzword in pockets all over the United States. It is about living a life … Continue reading →

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Rooted in Musical History

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“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 Sue Batton Leonard

“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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Women Connecting Globally

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“Sometimes the space where we met stands still.” ~ Cherel Ito  It is International Women’s Day! When this image of mother and child was taken by photographer Cherel Ito http://www.throughthelensofhercamera.com  in Nepal in 1978, there was not the connectedness among … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Natural Disasters

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“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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Documenting the Past

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Sue Batton Leonard

“..only two obstacles – camera broken and Indians refuse photos, But I take it all into my heart.” ~ Cheryl Ito Many of Cherel Ito’s photographic journeys took her to places outside of the United States. During the late 1960’s … Continue reading →

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