Through Each Other's Eyes

The Inaugural Through Each Others Eyes Kenya Exchange was in full swing in collaboration with the Scottsdale Sister City’s visit.

Kennedy Kibet of Eldoret, Kenya, visited Arizona and met other members of TEOE at the welcome party hosted by TEOE president Bob Rink and associate photographer Dean Stevenson, who will travel to Kenya next fall.

TEOE member Kerrick James took him to search the Salt River horses. After several unsuccessful stops at the end of the day, it was not too much to say that the horses found us instead as we walked along the river. At times, they were so close that the focal length of our lenses was too long. They were that close to us. Throughout the day, Kerrick generously shared his expert knowledge of photography with Kennedy.

After this once-in-a-lifetime experience, we stopped at Rosa’s Mexican Grill in Mesa, where Kennedy enjoyed soft carne asada tacos for the first time—and he ate all of them!

On Tuesday I drove Kennedy Kibet, Toru Kawana and his lovely wife Donna out to our Salt River to search for wild horses. We got lucky, just before sunset, as they found us...

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Burton Barr Central Library in downtown Phoenix for graciously hosting the 20th photographic exchange exhibit of Through Each Others Eyes with our friends from Himeji, Japan, from September 1st to October 31st, 2024.

Our photographers, including Claudia Johnstone and Brandon Sullivan who had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Japan for this exchange earlier this year, spent time dismantling the exhibit. Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that our next exhibit will take place in the summer of 2025, featuring the Australia exchange. Thank you for sharing in this journey with us.

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I hosted two amazing Aussie photographers as a member of Through Each Others Eyes, an organization that promotes cultural understanding through photography. Our 10-day road trip through Arizona took us to White Pocket, which required 4x4 high-clearance vehicles to get to. After the difficulty of getting there, we were rewarded with a breathtaking view. This is our campsite the day after we got there.

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Rony Mejia, Donna Doss-Kawana

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Our Aussie friends Grant Petra and Brad Hodge were greeted by the breathtaking sight of the Grand Canyon in the soft morning glow after spending a night at the Buck Farm Viewpoint during the incredible 10-day inaugural Australia Exchange for Through Each Others Eyes. Our members Kerrick James and Toru Kawana are all set to embark on an amazing journey to Adelaide, Australia next April!

Here is another light moment with our mates Brad Hodge and Grant Petras during an epic 10-day adventure at the TEOE’s Australia Exchange when Brad had a “flat tire”. It could be from the heat in Phoenix who knows.

Get ready for an exhilarating update! After an action-packed 10-day "photo mission," Brad Hodge and Grant Petra, two Aussies from Adelaide, are heading back home to the land down under after an epic stop at Death Valley. But the excitement doesn't end there! The inaugural photographer exchange will continue next spring when TEOE’s Kerrick James and Toru Kawana journey to the down under. Hosting them was not only thrilling but also incredibly educational. We had the chance to immerse ourselves in their culture, absorb their boundless energy for photography, and learn about their unique way of life. Brad and Grant, see you next spring! Stay safe and keep the excitement alive.

Friday was an exhilarating day filled with adventures. We kicked off the morning by capturing the vibrant energy of Tombstone's streets at sunrise before making our way to Bisbee, where we encountered fascinating individuals and documented the town's charm. Our journey led us to a quick stop at Tombstone, where we captured the gunfight actors. As the day came to a close, we returned to the Phoenix area and dove straight into the excitement of the Arizona State Fair's opening day. Needless to say, we were all completely wiped out from the non-stop action!

What an exhilarating day! Thursday was jam-packed with adventure. We started off by basking in the morning light at a ranch in Arivaca, then made our way to the Tumacácori National Historical Park. Our journey continued as we drove through the beautiful town of Patagonia, ultimately ending up in the legendary Tombstone.

Just a bunch of clowns. But seriously, lots of fun on opening night of the AZ State Fair with Brad and Grant.

PC Jeannie Swindle

This Wednesday was absolutely amazing! We embarked on a thrilling journey south to Tucson, where we savored a delicious lunch at El Charro. After that, we explored and captured the vibrant essence of Barrio Viejo. Our adventure continued as we made our way to a ranch near Arivaca, where we immersed ourselves in the captivating beauty of ranch life, seizing unforgettable moments through our photographs.

What an incredible Tuesday it was! We woke up bright and early at 4 am, despite returning late from Northern Arizona the night before, and headed to Koli Equestrian Center Wild Horse Pass. After a delicious brunch, we managed to squeeze in some much-needed rest. In the afternoon, we caught the TEOE Japan show at Phoenix Burton Library after a quick shopping at Tempe Camera. The day ended with a breathtaking sunset photography session from Piestewa Peak in Phoenix.