Will You Use Your Photography to Save Other?

When you first step into the path of photography, what kept you going? I believe, one of them is dream. I myself, believe in the power of dream. Dream is the one thing that keeps me going, even though it was hard to get a stable career in this industry, but somehow I managed.

But, do you know that a lot of children have so little hope of achieving their dream? Back in 2015, I worked with an NGO who's helping other NGO in achieving their goal. My job is to design and sometime wonder around google images and downloaded a whole bunch of photos about poverty, hunger, no access to clean water and other poor country problem. By only doing this, I am moved. All the photos that I have seen is very tragic and I feel so bad that I can't do anything to help them.

On May 2016, I quit my job to continue my dream in making movies and to work as a freelance for a travel company. On my free time, I circle around Bali to find other NGO's who's helping other. I got in contact with one NGO that helped people who are drug abused. They are very strict of their member identity, some of them are still ashamed of their actions. One woman took me around the facility where I see a very horrific view of a young man who's shaking so hard, 4 people need to restrain him as he also tried to escape. He shouted "I need it!" for several times, until he got a little bit tired and they can finally take him to a bathroom where he got showered with cold water for a lot and lots of time.

After that experienced, I have decided that I will use my talent to help others in any way I can. Whenever there's any NGO that texted me and asked me to be their photographer, I'll be there and work for free.

Right now, I'm still saving some of my money, hoping that someday I can travel across the country to help those who's in need, I want to join as a volunteer and also photograph their struggle so everyone can see how hard it is, to live when you have nothing. As what Insane Clown Posse said in one of their music ".. some kids are born with a silver spoon, other born with a needle in the world of doom.".

Are you ready to join the cause of saving humanity from extinction?

                                                                                                                                                                   

About the Author:
Handoko Rama is a freelance photographer and cinematographer. Living in the island of paradise, Bali. Where everyday feels like Sunday for him. Currently pursuing his dream job with Nat Geo and also reaching maximum level for his World of Warcraft Character.
portfolio: www.mibpictures.com