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Development Portfolio

February 22, 2015

Health, education, agriculture

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Essay: Sugar, not so Sweet

February 5, 2016

Child laborers of the Philippines

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Multimedia: Nepal – the Fear Inside

February 5, 2016

One child’s recollection of the earthquake

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Editorial & Travel

February 6, 2016

Culture, news, leisure

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Industry & Infrastructure

February 22, 2015

Aerials, electricity, construction

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Global Portraits

February 6, 2016

Faces from five continents

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Essay: Desert Pioneers

September 3, 2012

Lima, Peru’s pueblos jovenes

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Everyone’s Business

February 6, 2016

Fair trade & microfinance at work

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Essay: Inside the City Walls

September 5, 1000

Idle chat in vintage Harar, Ethiopia

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Experienced and Respectful

For the past 20 years, I’ve filmed and photographed in more than 65 countries worldwide. My passion is for people and for bringing their triumphs and challenges to light.

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Jake Lyell

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Pro content producer for @childfund. 70+ countries so far. My personal work shows up here, too.
  • Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
  • Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
  • Camelia/Sophia.#vaisforlovers
  • Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
  • Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography
  • Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
  • A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
  • Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
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Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
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Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
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Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
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Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
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Camelia/Sophia.#vaisforlovers
Camelia/Sophia.#vaisforlovers
Camelia/Sophia.#vaisforlovers
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Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
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Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
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Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography
Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography
Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography
Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography
Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography
Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography
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Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography
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Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
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Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
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A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
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A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
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Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
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Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
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