I am reminded today why it is extremely important to care of ourselves, our bodies. So often we as photographers are too consumed with our work to noticed what we need. I was hoping to travel to Virginia Tech today to visit my brother and finish up my videos there but instead I am laying in bed, nauseous and exhausted. I also wanted to visit some of the people for my HIV story but I couldn’t. I didn’t want to expose them to the who-knows-what-I-have-right-now sickness. Many of us are better at documenting others than we are at taking care of ourselves. But I am learning how important is to take care of myself so that I can best tell other’s stories. (From April 30, 2007)

Tim Gruber and Jenn Ackerman use both photography and video to tell stories for editorial and commercial clients.
Not sure how we might help you?
Coming Soon! Every year we'll be publishing at least two magazines of our work. Look for our first issue soon.
Hi Jenn! I’m a photographer, a medical student, an HIV researcher, AND I (currently) live in rural Missouri! I just recently came across your blog, and I am really looking forward to reading some of the past entries once I get past my first set of licensing exams next month. Just wanted to say hi, and I hope you feel better! Take care, Jonathan