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Periodically, I will share with you stories and images from various photography assignments I have done.

On 09/27/2020, I photographed the 41st annual Mt. Graham State Hill Climb, a brutal 20 mile cycling race up the mountain that reaches an elevation of 9018′. While normally a mass start of over 100 participants, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the race was set up like a time trial where each racer left the starting block individually, in order to keep everyone safe and socially-distanced. I followed the racers up to the top, stopping to photograph them and the scenery along the way.

As in previous years of documenting this event, at top of the mountain finish line, I waited for each person to complete their race.  As I photographed one man crossing the finish line, my eyes followed him in the direction he was going to. I saw a pregnant woman simultaneously walking towards him. She was adorable, dressed in a sunhat, blue jean shirt, and a striped summer dress which revealed her beautiful baby bump. On instinct, as is much of my photography, I was compelled to go to them and take their portrait. As soon as the man dismounted his bike, he got down on one knee, and he reached into the back pocket of his jersey pulling out a small square box. Oh my gosh, I realized, I’m witnessing a wedding proposal. I had the good fortune to be at the right place at the right time, documenting the whole joyful sequence. Here are some of the images of their engagement. Congratulations to Mead and Jason!

  • Files from “Tucson Black Voices” photo essay project. Launched 06/05/2020 “What White People Think” photo essay. Launched 09/13/2020 “Covid-19 and Tucson Frontline Workers” Launched 03/26/2020.
  • 09/27/2020 41st Annual Mt. Graham State Hill Climb, Safford AZ. Race organizer, Nippy Feldhake created a Covid-safe race with a time trial format.
  • Files from “Tucson Black Voices” photo essay project. Launched 06/05/2020 “What White People Think” photo essay. Launched 09/13/2020 “Covid-19 and Tucson Frontline Workers” Launched 03/26/2020.
  • Files from “Tucson Black Voices” photo essay project. Launched 06/05/2020 “What White People Think” photo essay. Launched 09/13/2020 “Covid-19 and Tucson Frontline Workers” Launched 03/26/2020.
  • Files from “Tucson Black Voices” photo essay project. Launched 06/05/2020 “What White People Think” photo essay. Launched 09/13/2020 “Covid-19 and Tucson Frontline Workers” Launched 03/26/2020.
  • Files from “Tucson Black Voices” photo essay project. Launched 06/05/2020 “What White People Think” photo essay. Launched 09/13/2020 “Covid-19 and Tucson Frontline Workers” Launched 03/26/2020.
  • Files from “Tucson Black Voices” photo essay project. Launched 06/05/2020 “What White People Think” photo essay. Launched 09/13/2020 “Covid-19 and Tucson Frontline Workers” Launched 03/26/2020.
  • Files from “Tucson Black Voices” photo essay project. Launched 06/05/2020 “What White People Think” photo essay. Launched 09/13/2020 “Covid-19 and Tucson Frontline Workers” Launched 03/26/2020.

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Voices of Race: Ann Yellott, Culture of Peace Alliance

Voices of Race: Ann Yellott, Culture of Peace Alliance

Voices of Race, a portrait series by Kathleen Dreier, is dedicated to amplifying the voices of our BIPOC communities and being a call of action for all people particularly white communities to be social change agents.  Each participant is encouraged to share whatever they like regarding diversity, inclusion, racism, culture, privilege, etc. No one is censored. My intention and wish is that the viewer reflect upon the words of the person in the portrait and is inspired to engage in their own courageous conversations with their friends and family. It is time we each take the time to reflect on our individual and collective histories, heal from the damage done, and create the foundation for equity and compassion for every human being.

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Voices of Race, a portrait series by Kathleen Dreier, is dedicated to amplifying the voices of our BIPOC communities and being a call of action for all people particularly white communities to be social change agents.  Each participant is encouraged to share whatever they like regarding diversity, inclusion, racism, culture, privilege, etc. No one is censored. My intention and wish is that the viewer reflect upon the words of the person in the portrait and is inspired to engage in their own courageous conversations with their friends and family. It is time we each take the time to reflect on our individual and collective histories, heal from the damage done, and create the foundation for equity and compassion for every human being.

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Voices of Race, a portrait series by Kathleen Dreier, is dedicated to amplifying the voices of our BIPOC communities and being a call of action for all people particularly white communities to be social change agents.  Each participant is encouraged to share whatever they like regarding diversity, inclusion, racism, culture, privilege, etc. No one is censored. My intention and wish is that the viewer reflect upon the words of the person in the portrait and is inspired to engage in their own courageous conversations with their friends and family. It is time we each take the time to reflect on our individual and collective histories, heal from the damage done, and create the foundation for equity and compassion for every human being.

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Voices of Race: Lou Davis, Veteran and Writer

Voices of Race, a portrait series by Kathleen Dreier, is dedicated to amplifying the voices of our BIPOC communities and being a call of action for all people particularly white communities to be social change agents.  Each participant is encouraged to share whatever they like regarding diversity, inclusion, racism, culture, privilege, etc.    No one is censored. My intention and wish is that the viewer reflect upon the words of the person in the portrait and is inspired to engage in their own courageous conversations with their friends and family. It is time we each take the time to reflect on our individual and collective histories, heal from the damage done, and create the foundation for equity and compassion for every human being.

Voices of Race: Frances Causey, Filmaker

Voices of Race: Frances Causey, Filmaker

Voices of Race, a portrait series by Kathleen Dreier, is dedicated to amplifying the voices of our BIPOC communities and being a call of action for all people particularly white communities to be social change agents.  Each participant is encouraged to share whatever they like regarding diversity, inclusion, racism, culture, privilege, etc.    No one is censored. My intention and wish is that the viewer reflect upon the words of the person in the portrait and is inspired to engage in their own courageous conversations with their friends and family. It is time we each take the time to reflect on our individual and collective histories, heal from the damage done, and create the foundation for equity and compassion for every human being.

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