{"id":484196,"date":"2026-06-18T20:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T20:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/484196\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T20:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T20:04:28","slug":"portrait-photography-book-celebrates-connection-and-resilience-across-the-globe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/484196\/","title":{"rendered":"Portrait Photography Book Celebrates Connection and Resilience Across the Globe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-830050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-world-photo-book-steve-mccury-forward-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman praying\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1950\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>When the world feels overwhelming and strange, prioritizing moments of connection and empathy is more important than ever. That\u2019s the goal of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/armellecaumontmartignoni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Armelle Martignoni Caumont Caimi<\/a> in her new photo book <a href=\"https:\/\/hemeria.com\/en-us\/products\/one-world-armelle-martignoni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">One World<\/a>, a collection of images that celebrates the profound resilience of the human spirit and global connection.<\/p>\n<p>Forthcoming from <a href=\"https:\/\/hemeria.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hemeria<\/a> this summer and available for <a href=\"https:\/\/hemeria.com\/en-us\/products\/one-world-armelle-martignoni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">order<\/a> now, One World is both a celebration of Caimi\u2019s photos from around the globe and a vehicle for humanitarian work. With a foreword by renowned photographer Steve McCurry, the book aims to spotlight the work of grassroots non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that Caimi has worked with, as well as the generous network of anonymous actors and philanthropists who have made a difference in the health and education of those in need. A portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to these initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Caimi is a portraitist and humanitarian known for giving voice to people whose stories often go unheard. She grew up in the mountains of Switzerland and knew early on that she wanted to travel and better understand the world. When her father received his first liver transplant, Armelle was awakened to the pure generosity of strangers and the way that hope and resilience can change lives. She has carried this belief with her on her many travels, from the mountains of Vietnam to the deserts of Morocco. In relation to Caimi, McCurry writes, \u201cThrough her work, she reminds us that compassion is not a luxury but a responsibility. Each frame quietly insists that we, too, share in the duty to look, care, and act.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With a stunning clarity, Caimi\u2019s photos capture a range of human emotions. In one, a child in Thailand lies on the back of her crying father as he prays and gazes intently into the camera. In another, an older woman in Myanmar holds her face in her hands and looks away shyly. Caimi captures children splashing in the waters of Zanzibar, as well as a child at a Holi celebration in India, carefully unwrapping a lollipop. In her images, she brings viewers close to her subjects, removing barriers to feeling and understanding, and in doing so, bridges the distance between them. Caimi writes, \u201cThis book was born from a conviction, beyond images, that we must find words to tell the stories of the challenges faced by much of humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the pages of One World, readers will experience people and places from around the world and come away with a deeper appreciation for our shared humanity. Through these stories and images, we are reminded that opening ourselves up to the experiences and struggles of others can foster a greater connection to both them and ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Armelle Martignoni Caumont Caimi\u2019s One World, a collection of photographs that celebrates the profound resilience of the human spirit and global connection, with a foreword by Steve McCurry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-830057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-world-photo-book-steve-mccury-forward-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman leaning on wall\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1874\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-830063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-world-photo-book-steve-mccury-forward-4.jpg\" alt=\"Two men\" width=\"1300\" height=\"867\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Caimi is a portraitist and humanitarian known for giving voice to people whose stories often go unheard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-830060\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-world-photo-book-steve-mccury-forward-3.jpg\" alt=\"Child covered in paint\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1949\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-830066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-world-photo-book-steve-mccury-forward-5.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding face\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1954\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The book aims to spotlight the work of NGOs and anonymous actors that Armelle has worked with who have made a difference in the health and education of those in need.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-830069 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-world-photo-book-steve-mccury-forward-6.jpg\" alt=\"Kids playing in water\" width=\"1300\" height=\"938\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-830072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-world-photo-book-steve-mccury-forward-7.jpg\" alt=\"Child laying on back of father\" width=\"1300\" height=\"865\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>In the pages of One World, readers will experience people and places from around the world and come away with a deeper appreciation for our shared humanity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-830102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-world-photo-book-steve-mccury-forward-9.jpg\" alt=\"Child staring at camera.\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1949\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-830075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/one-world-photo-book-steve-mccury-forward-8.jpg\" alt=\"Woman staring at camera\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1949\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Armelle Martignoni Caumont Caimi: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/armellecaumontmartignoni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><br \/>Hemeria: <a href=\"https:\/\/hemeria.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hemeriaphoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><br \/>\nMy Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Armelle Martignoni Caumont Caimi and Hemeria.<br \/>\nRelated Articles:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/john-mccormack-patterns-photography-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">This Stunning Photography Book Unveils the Hidden Patterns That Define Our World<\/a><br 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