Hope amongst the chaos

In our recent trip to the DR Congo the great photographer Yasuyoshi Chiba told me why his pictures often carry so much hope (something he has in common with David).

Whilst his father was dieing his mother never gave up hope.

From that simple, but profound experience, he learned that in almost any circumstances people cling to hope.  For Yasuyoshi, if he is to truely reflect the world he lives in, then his pictures will carry this story.

Of course in life there are many moments where hope is lost. Like the Tsunami in Japan.  And if we only photograph moments, then it is possible to present an ugly, hopeless world. But if we tell stories, then there will always be hope amongst the chaos.

Amonst the wreckage of last months earthquake a cherry tree blossoms. (c) Yasuyoshi Chiba