About
To expose injustice and advocate for the marginalized by capturing faces
and their stories through photography, reframing them with dignity,
and restoring the beauty that has been marred.
A Face to Reframe is a registered nonprofit organization in the state of
Washington, currently working on 501(c)3 status.
We offer participatory photography clinics with vulnerable populations in partnership
with local organizations in an effort to empower participants, aid in research, advocate
for change, and ultimately reframe individuals and communities with dignity.
International Development agencies are recognizing the absence of the voices of the
poor, particularly of children, in the programs and community activities meant to bring
about social change. The process of A Face to Reframe photography projects is a part
of this movement.
We focus on vulnerable women and children in areas of poverty, abuse, victimization, and
disability. We partner with organizations which have been present in a community and are
looking for ways to empower a particular population and/or have a need to generate
revenue and/or raise awareness with decision makers. We have a unique speciality in the
Muslim world where interfaith groups are often challenged to join together to bring about
sustainable change.
We design projects to meet the objective we have determined together. Most projects begin
as two-week workshops with a selected group of participants, simultaneous training for local
facilitators, consultation on how to incorporate a theory of art into community development,
and the post-editing, publishing, and marketing of the photography work within the paradigm
of the project objectives.
1. Empowerment. Participants learn to express themselves visually. They become the authors,
rather than the subjects, of the images used to represent their lives.
2. Advocacy. Their work is displayed and marketed in a way that dignifies their lives,
reframing them with beauty, while raising awareness of their situation.
3. Synergy. Partnership between participating organizations builds a foundation of
working together to improve the lives of this community. Serving alongside one
another breaks down barriers of suspicion, opening up to new vision.
4. Hope. Marginalized are reframed with dignity and hope.
Poverty of soul and material goods is diminished.
Beth Bruno, MAFounder and DirectorBeth spent seven years living in a Muslim country and now combines an MA in International Community Development with her passion for photography to bring about social change.
Beth Bruno, MA
Founder and Director
Beth spent seven years living in a Muslim country and now combines an MA in International Community Development with her passion for photography to bring about social change.
Jeremy Cook, MABoard of DirectorsVice President of StrategyJeremy spent 10 years with InterVarsity working with university students in Washington D.C., Kenya, and France. His motto is, "Some give away fish. Others teach fishing. I seek to join those asking, 'Who owns the lake?"'
Jeremy Cook, MA
Board of Directors
Vice President of Strategy
Jeremy spent 10 years with InterVarsity working with university students in Washington D.C., Kenya, and France. His motto is, "Some give away fish. Others teach fishing. I seek to join those asking, 'Who owns the lake?"'
Jessica DaleyBoard of DirectorsTreasurerJessica has a background in human resources as well as eight years experience working with a team to bring to life a nonprofit organization. Currently, she and her husband are expanding their family through the U.S. foster to adopt process.
Jessica Daley
Treasurer
Jessica has a background in human resources as well as eight years experience working with a team to bring to life a nonprofit organization. Currently, she and her husband are expanding their family through the U.S. foster to adopt process.
Hannah Bryant, MABoard of DirectorsSecretary/ Director of MarketingHannah has a passion for youth. Currently she teaches English to Junior High students and is a committed volunter with New Horizons, building relationships with young sex workers. She is an expert in issues of sex trafficking and has consulted with organizations in Bulgaria and Greece.
Hannah Bryant, MA
Secretary/ Director of Marketing
Hannah has a passion for youth. Currently she teaches English to Junior High students and is a committed volunter with New Horizons, building relationships with young sex workers. She is an expert in issues of sex trafficking and has consulted with organizations in Bulgaria and Greece.
Jan PandyBoard of Directors Director of DevelopmentJan has spent her life working with at risk children and their families within American public schools. She has a wealth of multicultural, team work, fundraising, and community development experience.
Jan Pandy
Director of Development
Jan has spent her life working with at risk children and their families within American public schools. She has a wealth of multicultural, team work, fundraising, and community development experience.
