LENNY WATSON
ONE WORLD
FULL SPECTRUM
From the personal to the bird's-eye view
Mixed media storytelling.
Mixed media storytelling.
ONE WORLD
FULL SPECTRUM
FULL SPECTRUM
From the personal
To the bird's-eye view
Mixed-media storytelling
To the bird's-eye view
Mixed-media storytelling
LENNYWATSON
Hi! I'm Lenny
My journey has taken me through the battlefields of war as a soldier, through the fires of professional kitchens as a chef, and around the world in search of joy, inspiration, and a way to contribute. I am currently a Berlin-based photographer/photojournalist. However, I am available to travel with short notice if a project requires it.
Hi! I'm Lenny
My journey has taken me through the battlefields of war as a soldier, through the fires of professional kitchens as a chef, and around the world in search of joy, inspiration, and a way to contribute. I am currently a Berlin-based photographer/photojournalist. However, I am available to travel with short notice if a project requires it.
We'll get along if you are:
We'll get along if you are:
| Protecting disadvantaged people The impacts of global conflict on the lives of people already struggling is an issue which pulls at me deeply. The experience of a civilian away from the front lines brings its own hardships. Economies grind to a halt, medicines and daily supplies dry up, and weapons even target civilians specifically. The long road of a refugee is a challenge no human should have to endure. While at the same time it can be luxury that not all are afforded. There are groups and individuals doing inspiring work to help all these people, and I would like to tell their stories in a way that brings attention and support. |
Protecting disadvantaged people
The impacts of global conflict on the lives of people already struggling is an issue which pulls at me deeply. The experience of a civilian away from the front lines brings its own hardships. Economies grind to a halt, medicines and daily supplies dry up, and weapons even target civilians specifically. The long road of a refugee is a challenge no human should have to endure. While at the same time it can be luxury that not all are afforded. There are groups and individuals doing inspiring work to help all these people, and I would like to tell their stories in a way that brings attention and support.
The impacts of global conflict on the lives of people already struggling is an issue which pulls at me deeply. The experience of a civilian away from the front lines brings its own hardships. Economies grind to a halt, medicines and daily supplies dry up, and weapons even target civilians specifically. The long road of a refugee is a challenge no human should have to endure. While at the same time it can be luxury that not all are afforded. There are groups and individuals doing inspiring work to help all these people, and I would like to tell their stories in a way that brings attention and support.
| Pushing for better democracies The regimes currently in control of our world's condensed and splintered societies operate within a broad spectrum of legitimacy. Kings, queens, and dictators still roam palace halls, while elsewhere democratic models stumble forward and backward. Dissatisfaction erupts, media companies push narratives over truth, political parties polarize, inequality intensifies. It looks really wobbly out there. Getting to a place where the people have control over who leads them, and who makes their laws, is a struggle manifesting itself differently from the soil of every society, and I'm so here for it. I believe we will reach a king-free world, and I want to tell the stories that are getting us there. |
Pushing for better democracies
The regimes currently in control of our world's condensed and splintered societies operate within a broad spectrum of legitimacy. Kings, queens, and dictators still roam palace halls, while elsewhere democratic models stumble forward and backward. Dissatisfaction erupts, media companies push narratives over truth, political parties polarize, inequality intensifies. It looks really wobbly out there. Getting to a place where the people have control over who leads them, and who makes their laws, is a struggle manifesting itself differently from the soil of every society, and I'm so here for it. I believe we will reach a king-free world, and I want to tell the stories that are getting us there.
The regimes currently in control of our world's condensed and splintered societies operate within a broad spectrum of legitimacy. Kings, queens, and dictators still roam palace halls, while elsewhere democratic models stumble forward and backward. Dissatisfaction erupts, media companies push narratives over truth, political parties polarize, inequality intensifies. It looks really wobbly out there. Getting to a place where the people have control over who leads them, and who makes their laws, is a struggle manifesting itself differently from the soil of every society, and I'm so here for it. I believe we will reach a king-free world, and I want to tell the stories that are getting us there.
| Supporting local communities When the world finds itself facing large-scale threats, it becomes even more necessary to strengthen the capacity of small-scale, community-driven organizations. In every city, one can find groups of people who dedicate so much of their time and energy to helping the people around them. Building solidarity, support networks, and a sense of togetherness will always be a direction I am looking to engage in. |
Supporting local communities
When the world finds itself facing large-scale threats, it becomes even more necessary to strengthen the capacity of small-scale, community-driven organizations. In every city, one can find groups of people who dedicate so much of their time and energy to helping the people around them. Building solidarity, support networks, and a sense of togetherness will always be a direction I am looking to engage in.
When the world finds itself facing large-scale threats, it becomes even more necessary to strengthen the capacity of small-scale, community-driven organizations. In every city, one can find groups of people who dedicate so much of their time and energy to helping the people around them. Building solidarity, support networks, and a sense of togetherness will always be a direction I am looking to engage in.
What can I offer
Ideal collaborators
I would gladly offer my services to:
- NGOs,
- Aid organizations,
- Communities,
- Individuals.
Formats
I am currently able to offer:
- Photography
- Visual media
- Journalism
- Ability to travel
How previous collaborators felt
- Pearl von HerderCo-founder of Direct Aid UkraineLenny was an incredible addition to our team at Direct Aid Ukraine. In the extremely turbulent first months of the war, when everything had to happen as fast as possible, Lenny’s input to DAU was priceless. He is competent and professional as well as kind and cooperative, qualities much needed in extremely stressful contexts. The pictures he provided to us enabled us to build a convincing website within weeks of the onset of the war and of our conception, enabling us to showcase what we where doing in real time.
- Dr. Robert GambleExecutive Director at This Child hereNow and then, I meet someone who wants to help our work in Ukraine by taking pictures. They are either not good photographers, or their style is not up close and personal. Lenny Watson is not only a great photographer, but he shoot the kinds of photos that non-profits need and love. Lenny came to Ukraine on his own dime, shooting families in rural areas and shots of children that startle you with the connection you feel to each child you see. He gets my highest recommendation.
Get in touch
Do you have a project that could use some content, or do you know of someone who does?
+49 1522 4376214
classiclenny@gmail.com
classiclenny@gmail.com
Berlin based
FAQ
Foundation of Asking Questions
- Headquarters -
- Headquarters -
In order of competence:
- English: fluent with a poor range of British accents
- German: irgandwo um B2
- French: peut-être plus comme B1
- Russian: немного
- Spanish: un poquito
- I believe in a donation based system
- If you or your organization cannot afford to pay, I'm happy to volunteer my services
- If you would like to pay, I'm happy to accept what you can offer
- 2 or 3 big dried chilies (Guajillo, Pasilla, etc)
- 3-5 small dried spicy chilies
- 1 head of garlic separated into the cloves but unpeeled.
- enough non-flavored oil (canola, vegetable, etc) to mostly cover the chilies and garlic in the pot.
FAQ
Foundation of Asking Questions
- Headquarters -
- Headquarters -
In order of competence:
- English: fluent with a poor range of British accents
- German: irgandwo um B2
- French: peut-être plus comme B1
- Russian: немного
- Spanish: un poquito
- I believe in a donation based system
- If you or your organization cannot afford to pay, I'm happy to volunteer my services
- If you would like to pay, I'm happy to accept what you can offer
- 2 or 3 big dried chilies (Guajillo, Pasilla, etc)
- 3-5 small dried spicy chilies.
- 1 head of garlic separated into the cloves but with a layer of skin remaining (this is important to keep the garlic from burning before the oil is ready).
- enough non-flavored oil (canola, vegetable, etc) to mostly cover the chilies and garlic in the pot.
