“There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.”
— Robert Frank
I view photography as a form of storytelling. - Katie Figura
Capturing special moments on film has taken Katie Figura around the world. Katie is usually found photographing weddings in the U.S. throughout the year, but her passion for travel and documenting untold stories has inspired her to volunteer her time photographing with international organizations.
Although she graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Industrial and Labor Relations, Katie found a passion for photography while serving as an AmeriCorps Volunteer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has volunteered with nonprofits across Europe, offering her talents to share stories of families in refugee camps in Greece. This February, Comunidad Connect had the pleasure of working with Katie to capture and share stories in Los Robles.
I focus on capturing intimate shots that resonate deep emotion. - Katie Figura
Like other communities in rural Nicaragua, Los Robles may be geographically isolated but it is a community full of vibrant life and generations of personal histories. Some of Katie's photographs are below, highlighting families living in Los Robles: in their homes, with their loved ones, in the coffee fields, and dealing with the wonderful and challenging moments of everyday life.
Thank you, Katie, for donating your time to help us share these moments as we continue to connect untold stories of the individuals we serve with our amazing network of support.
