In Rwanda the primary mode of transportation is two of feet, two legs, and the need to get from here to there. Come to the country and you will see people walking everywhere; all times of morning, day, and night. The loads they carry are diverse and the attachment point is the typically the top of the head. There you will find baskets of food, full burlap sacks of potatoes, firewood, pipes, 5 gallon containers of water, you name it. Yesterday I saw a man with a queen sized wooden bed frame on his head – slats included – walking down a busy street in Kigali.
Woman from the eastern province of Rwanda.
Musician at New Road Productions, recording studio (article below).
Rwanda is a very religious nation, and praying is an integral part of everyday life.
“You looking at me?”
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I’m a commercial photographer and photojournalist based in Portland, Oregon, since 1991. I specialize in commercial location photography for businesses. The majority of this work is for architectural, corporate, editorial, and public relations clients, and appears in a variety of print and electronic media. You can view samples online at: www.adambacher.com.
Since 2007 I’ve been taking a month each year to devote my time towards humanitarian missions.
Three trips have taken me to Rwanda, for a project documenting the countries recovery from the genocide in 1994, which claimed the lives of one-million people in the course of 100 days. Images and stories from the places I visited are featured on my blog site at: www.bachersblog.com.
This November, I’m going to Haiti for 4 weeks, to help two non-profits working tirelessly to save and rebuild lives following the earthquake in 2010. As well as donating my still and video images, I plan to create a traveling print exhibit, and a multi-media educational presentation to build awareness and remind us of Haiti's needs. If you’re interested in project please see this link: http://igg.me/p/44329?a=249927&i=shlk
My commercial work makes this humanitarian effort possible. I exhibit and speak nationally, offering a provocative visual and journalistic insight into contemporary Rwanda and the recovery, reconciliation, and reconstruction of the of the country. This message of hope, peace, and diversity, has been enthusiastically received at peace conferences, corporate gatherings, and in public schools.
Specialties
All aspects of location photography including: Architectural, Corporate, Editorial, People, Public Relations, Travel and Photojournalism.
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Just looked carefully at the map and did not realize how far inland Rawanda is, or that it is adjacent to the Belgian Congo. Yikes!!!
The little girl looking with some trepidation at your camera is wonderful. How do you get these amazing photos?
Helen
Adam, Loving your experience.It brings back so much of why I loved the people.Came into Burundi from the Congo and to Rawada after getting to the source of the Nile in Burinbi.I felt the tensions of the people but never would have imagined.
Stayed with a lovly Hostess outside Kigali that had a pyrethrum and a carnation plantation. There were two cargo flights a day by Air France to Amsterdam. She had 100’s of acres of daisies and carnations growing and supported a large # of families.
Was this wiped out?
Too many experiences to recount but a rich ,beautiful land that could be bountiful.
Thanks for the look and I hope we can help.
Your fan club members,Dave and Polly
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