http://www.lightstalkers.org/william_shepherd ::Statement:: ------------- There is a certain moment that is visible to my soul. As a photographer, I try to capture that space in time when conflict and hope meet. My style is a very simply one. My goal is to tell a simple story of those that have been reduced to the fringe of humanity. The imagery is basic - while the saga remains complex. My body of work is not at all about my ability as a photographer. It is about my global passion for justice, equality, and peace. As a photographic artist that place in time... is the second I live for. 15 years of crisis documentary: several world conflicts, humans in extreme poverty, crazy U.S. gangs and many tears. As I reflect on my early 20s, the trips to the conflict zone with both still and movie cameras came back to back. That was a unique time in my life. Global hate and broken peace became my focus; my youthful vision began to blur... too much too soon. I found that I had to put the cameras down for several years. Because that special place, the moment in time that displays conflict and hope became a fixed burden in my life. My peace came after much reflection, rest and faith: I now understand me. Interestingly, I now find greater joy in the process of shooting images, and art of photography. Additionally, I'm available again for features and assignments. I am now ready to search again for that unique second in life, a moment when inner discord blurs to hope. The depth in a subject's eyes can often tell the story of their pain, yet the twinkle found in it emotes the story of hope for peace... :::::w.shepherd::::: en-us <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325336/williamSHEPHERD-_29__small.jpg' /><br />::faith on los angeles skid row::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325336'>::faith on los angeles skid row::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:28:28 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325336 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325333/williamSHEPHERD__30__small.jpg' /><br />::faith on los angeles skid row::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325333'>::faith on los angeles skid row::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:28:23 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325333 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325330/williamSHEPHERD27_small.jpg' /><br />::homeless on los angeles skid row::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325330'>::homeless on los angeles skid row::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:28:18 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325330 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325327/williamSHEPHERD-_28__small.jpg' /><br />::faith on los angeles skid row::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325327'>::faith on los angeles skid row::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:28:12 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325327 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325324/williamSHEPHERD_small.jpg' /><br />::los angeles latino gangs::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325324'>::los angeles latino gangs::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:28:07 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325324 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325312/williamSHEPHERD__16__small.jpg' /><br />::los angeles latino gangs::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325312'>::los angeles latino gangs::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:27:45 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325312 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325309/williamSHEPHERD__7__small.jpg' /><br />::a million los angeles latinos march for rights::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325309'>::a million los angeles latinos march for rights::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:27:38 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325309 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325303/williamSHEPHERD__15__small.jpg' /><br />:central america::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325303'>:central america::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:27:26 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325303 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325300/williamSHEPHERD__13__small.jpg' /><br />:central america::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325300'>:central america::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:26:56 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325300 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/325297/williamSHEPHERD__14__small.jpg' /><br />:central america::<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325297'>:central america::</a> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:26:40 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/325297