Fobes

Fobes says that the 501 c3 has sponsored more than 100 projects over the years and helped photographers raise nearly a million dollars to fund their work.

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011

Fobes went from sleep-deprived and miserable to a state of wonderment.

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011

I asked Fobes what she liked least about photography.

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011

"The things that I photograph today will be there long after I'm gone," Fobes told me.

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011

With this "professional mission," as Fobes calls it, it' not surprising that she decided to start a nonprofit 15 years ago with two colleagues, Phil Borges and Malcolm Edwards.

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011

Fobes says her photography is built on two principles: Be true to your subject.

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011

"That is me after 17 days with no bath or shower," says Fobes.

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011

Fobes elaborates further in this video excerpt from her lecture in Los Angeles.

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011

A small town doctor from Siberia, she befriended Fobes after her time with the reindeer herders.

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011

That feeling of history is really important to me. c Natalie Fobes

Steven Crandell: "Show People What They May Not See for Themselves" -- the Photography of Natalie Fobes Steven Crandell 2011