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Photo and Video Stories:

Grave Keeper

Buddie Crowder dedicates his life’s work to caring for those who have passed away. Outside of work, death impacts his life in unexpected ways.

A Part of Us

The Hacienda Guadalupe farm is one of few freshwater farms in all of the Galápagos Islands, with a 50-foot waterfall on the property. A remarkable place, the most special aspect of the farm is the family who works the land.

“Momma”

A portrait series illustrating the reality of living with a mother who struggles with a personality disorder.

The Love Lady

“Having an open heart is really hard.” After facing life-altering challenges in her young adulthood, Ruth Pittard is spreading love in a call to action.

Portrait Series – Women in Construction

These women are defying gender norms as they build North Carolina’s Research Triangle Area.

Hope for “Butterflies”

The UNC Turner Syndrome Clinic provides care for patients, otherwise known as “butterflies.” 11-year-old Hope shares all the ways being short can be fun in this story for Endeavors, UNC’s research magazine.

Heart On Ice

Decorated figure skating champion Kat Xing wrestles with feelings of loss and hope in her tumultuous yet endearing relationship with the sport.