Marc Altman

2039 W. Cortland Chicago IL USA 60647

Mobile: +1-773-791-6856

Whether walking through my neighborhood or exploring a city half a world away, I create a visual dialogue of my surroundings.

I'm drawn to the scenes that give a place life, the people that give it character, and the insignificant details that give it depth. Sights, smells, tastes, and textures flood my system with an overwhelming declaration of place. With camera in hand, those senses are transformed into photographs.

I've been privileged to collaborate with great clients on amazing projects. Their support and dedication has allowed me to produce poignant storytelling imagery that illustrates each narrative.

I'm available for assignment around the world or around the corner. Having already visited over 35 countries and 40 states, I'm always looking forward to the next adventure. Contact me for rates or to estimate a project.

Life

Portfolios

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KB gets a shower.

Music dip v1

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Vege dip

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Tshepo, the other assistant director, hangs dish towels to dry after class.

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The neighborhood kids came to check out the excitement.

S. Africa | HIV/AIDS

Projects

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Each camper was passed down the line on the hands of the others.

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The campers practice a dance piece.

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Learning to play the recorder.

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Writing a thank you letter to donors.

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The campers learn hygiene and healthy eating habits in nutrition.

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Smiles mixed with tears and sobbing during the heartfelt goodbye ceremony.

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Travel

Portfolios

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Hendrix Red diptych v2

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Circles diptych v2

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Guatemala | ROMP

Projects

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Day 1: Co-founder David Krupa, an amputee himself since the age of two, addresses that week's patients on the first morning of the trip.

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Since the accident, he has relied on his parents for everything. Here, Rotter and Neufeld are casting Cesar for eventual bi-lateral arm prostheses.

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This arm has come in for a cleaning ...

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__ year old ____ waits for Neufeld to correct a measurement on his ____ ...

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Over the first few days, patients are casted for their new prostheses.

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As two day's worth of casting begin to pile up, orthotist Joseph Krizinauskas (center) and technician Luis Antonio (right) work with Krupa to _____ the plaster casts.

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Day 5: ______ tries on a new hip prosthesis.

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while Krupa and Neufeld start to see patients in the clinics two examing rooms.

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A team of volunteer orthotic surgeons and nurses are working in parallel with ROMP at the ______. _______ is one of two amputations that they performed during the trip.

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The operation went smoothly ...

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___ was riding on the back of a friend's flat bed truck when it drove too close to a parked car. Both of his legs were severed above the knee. As he gradually learns to balance on these temporary prostheses, ____ will be able to use longer and longer components, eventually adding knee joints and reaching his full height.

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A few particularly challenging cases presented themselves. Here, co-founder Eric Neufeld and volunteer prosthetist David Rotter cast __ year old ________ for two prostheses, a ________ and a blank _____, both caused by an enduring fight with _____ cancer.

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By the end of the day, the lab is littered with tools ...

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His father donated his shoes for the prosthetic feet.

Missouri | School

Projects

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Israel | Peace

Projects

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David and Miranda take turns throwing the disc as two boys race each other to catch it.

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They made name tags...

Tulkarem dip v2

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Some of the participants of the first day's clinic were members of the Israeli national youth team.

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Our group went to Far'un, a small village on the outskirts of Tulkarm. After the border crossing, our Palestinian hosts met us at a junction to lead us to their town.