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Lela Edgar Photography

In Lebanon..

9/9/2017

I have failed to write for some time..! I just finished a second trip to India and am now in Lebanon where I am photographing Syrian refugee women who are taking part in a wonderful art therapy project. Next stop.. Jordan!
More to come on this soon..

Published in Global Citizen!

11/15/2016

So much to catch up on but for now check out my pics in Bustle!

9/17/2016

Last week I spent two fantastic days with Ria Sharma, the founder of Make Love Not Scars, a NGO in India that assists women who have survived acid attacks. With us was Miss Reshma Qureshi, an acid attack survivor who took NYFW by storm. We had a great time dining out, sharing stories and getting ready for fashion week and ultimately.. getting to see Reshma kill it on the runway!
Click on the image below to read her incredible story!

Bathtub Gin

5/20/2016

This week I covered a media summit after which there was a beautiful afterparty at Bathtub Gin. It was tough to shoot in that you could not move once the show started and it was very dimly lit. My camera, despite it being the fab 5D, had a hard time coming up with good readings.
BUT.. I found a way to grab a few images I liked a great deal. Here's one!

Shot behind the scenes on a music video shoot this week in Brooklyn!

4/2/2016

One of my favorite shots :)

Photographed a ghost town in Cali!

4/2/2016

Last month I went to see the super bloom in California but came out more impressed by the local ghost town and the impressive landscapes. Here are a few of my snapshots!

Justice for Eric Garner rally- Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn

7/18/2015

From Nairobi...

12/10/2014

I have been woefully behind in posting blogs on my personal and photography sites. Since arriving in Kenya it has been nonstop. I have been photographing children's homes and traveling and sort of feeling out what I can and cannot do while here. It's a long story I will tell more of once I have had some rest:). As for now I spent the afternoon in Kibera last second so took some photos with my iPhone.

Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Going to Kenya!

11/26/2014

In 2008 with the son of one of the excellent projects I visited and will be seeing again soon, The Kawangware Street Children and Youth Project.

This Friday I embark on a trip to Kenya where I will be photographing children's homes who need shots and photographing/blogging for a beautiful site called We Want Peace. For WWP I will be highlighting people doing great work on the ground! It's going to be so cool to be around and learn from people making things happen.
.. There is also a photo essay I would like to start but I am unsure I will be able to get the access I need.. so I will keep the photo essay in my pocket until I can rock it out.. but I will say this, my fingers are crossed!!

I have been to Kenya before, last in 2008 (and before that in 2006) and I can't wait to get back. Kenya is very alive.
It is a vibrant country. You step off the plane and you feel PRESENT.

For a little bit of inspiration check out Emmanuel Jal's official We Want Peace video. You won't be able to help but crack a smile..! Follow me!! @LelaWeWantPeace!!

Shot up and coming hip hop artists this weekend.

10/19/2014

Great shoot today!

9/28/2014

Did a headshot shoot on my roof today and it was FUN! Could not go to sleep tonight until I went through all the pics! Shoots like these create an opening in me to do more of them :)
If you'd like to see the headshots from this shoot please check out my Facebook page!

Photo accepted in Mystic Arts Association Photo 36 Exhibition

9/17/2014

'We Will Not Go' March. Staten Island. August 2014

Blackbook New Section feature on Eric Garner rally..

8/25/2014

.. including for the first time a few words written by me!
Click the photo below to go directly to Blackbook.

NAN Eric Garner 'We Will Not Go' march- slideshow

8/24/2014

Photos from the Latex Ball came out today in Blackbook!

8/21/2014

Click HERE for more photos of the event!

Shot the House of Latex Ball at Terminal 5

8/18/2014

I will forever love the Latex Ball. Messages of support and camaraderie are spread throughout the night from the mic to the dance floor, people express themselves in whatever fashion fits and it goes all night.

Photo featured in Nat Geo's Daily Dozen

7/20/2014

It was posted in 2012 but I just saw it today! Click on the pic for a link!

Shot the rally outside the Nigerian Consulate today

5/10/2014

Was a great experience. The attendees, about 200 of them, were all in good spirits and of diverse backgrounds. It was lovely to see people come together with such positivity. Reverend Al Sharpton attended along with Mayor Bill de Blasio and several senators. More photos can be found on my Facebook page under "Events".

UPDATE: Photos were posted in Blackbook. Click here HERE to read the story!

Behind the scenes.. turns out to be fun!

4/24/2014

Shot behind the scenes of a short this week. I served in the capacity of actor as well although it will be only my voice used in the piece.
My main objective was to get some behind the scenes shots in what ended up being very minute amounts of available time. In three hours they had to shoot the entire 12 page short so as you can imagine it was in/out, in/out. I don't have a blimp so it was a great challenge to get usable shots in the minute or two available when not rolling/in the way. I loved the pressure of getting something good in limited circumstances! Was fun.

Forgot to add images from last month's Blackbook piece!

4/16/2014