Since I got back from Chukotka I really wanted to share my experience there. I posted some photos, but I think this video will be able to show much more.
And once again, wanted to say thank you, to amazing videographer Alex Shik who did an incredible job putting this video together.

It’s been a little bit over two month since I came back from Chukotka, Russia where I spent one month traveling around and doing Help-Portrait events.
I have never shared any of the Help-Portrait photographs before,  but these photos are exception. As I’m not sure if I ever have another opportunity to photograph such  unique and amazing people.
I made a post about my trip to Chukotka, Russia amount a month ago, so if you didn’t have a chance to read the previous post about my trip, you can find it here.

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daniel usenko
March 21, 2011
Amazing video. Really inspiring
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Jen May Pastores
March 21, 2011
beautiful work Sasha. thanks again for doing so. the video is also excellent :)
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Damion Hamilton
March 21, 2011
Real proud of you Sasha! Amazing trip, sacrifice, but it is clear it was driven from the heart. Thanks for sharing! Damion.
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viictor zerga
March 21, 2011
awesome stuff man... Loved the video!
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Oleksandr Photography
March 21, 2011
Sasha, you are a hero!
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NINA KUCHKOVSKIY
March 21, 2011
all of it just beautiful. will be praying for the people in Chukotka.
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Ilya
March 21, 2011
Very beautiful and inspiring. You are truly doing what most photographers only dream of. God bless!
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Stacey
March 21, 2011
Such an amazing journey. Real awesome that you could go do that and capture a little bit of life's moments for them. Sasha = awesome.
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Bors Adrian
March 21, 2011
foarte,foarte,foarte impresionant... bravo...
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Michael Movsyesov
March 21, 2011
You are a hero in many people's eyes. This is beyond inspiring and the images are unbelievable. Keep it up man!
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Andrada
March 21, 2011
Congratulations on your work and also thanks for sharing, it was amazing !
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Gina
March 21, 2011
Santa does exist!!! :) his helpers sure do!!!l lol . this is amazing!!!!! so awesome!
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Andrey P
March 21, 2011
hey Sasha, definatly very very powerful video and images. Wow superb job!!
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Yana K
March 21, 2011
Wow. So crazy inspiring. I particularly enjoyed the time lapse video shots that let you see life in action. And those kids from the hospital looked so excited and adorable:)
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ryan flynn
March 21, 2011
love the video, and the photos. it was really cool to see the whole trip like that.
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Emik and Yana
March 21, 2011
Wow Sasha, this is amazing, may God bless you for your efforts in helping others!!
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Sveta
March 21, 2011
This is amazing Sasha! The video was very touching, and the pictures are absolutely phenomenal! Thank you for sharing your experience!!
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Eli Zhushma
March 21, 2011
Amazing job Sasha! The video was very touching.
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Rosaura Sandoval
March 21, 2011
Oh Sasha! This video and your work really moved me. Thank you for your talent and big heart and sacrifice. You are amazing and a true inspiration. Thank you!
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Aleksandr Shik
March 22, 2011
Santa Sasha does exist for those kids!!!! You have a big heart Sasha. God bless you! :)
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Max Lopatin
March 22, 2011
Sasha, So amazing, Your work is very inspirational and motivating. Keep at it dude!!
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lily
March 22, 2011
wow that was an amazing video! Touched my heart. Its weird though cuz looking at just the pictures it doesn't look that cold but from the video you can see that it is freezing there!
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Natalie Moskalets
March 22, 2011
Wow!! What a lifestyle.... thanks for capturing the uniqueness of this village!!
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Eugene Michel
March 22, 2011
You just inspired me to do that some day in Ukraine; plant the seeds bro!
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mikha a who cares
March 22, 2011
great shots! emotions! compositions! you rocked these peoples world! love it! ...!
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luis mateus
March 22, 2011
uau, what a great video. The pictures look amazing. What a powerful work!
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Barbara Yasuhara
March 22, 2011
Sasha! What a generous heart and what an amazing experience you have shared here. Thank you for making such an impact to the tribe and the industry of photography. I pray you recover fully, it is part of your journey. God bless you.
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Jen
March 22, 2011
WOW!!!!! How incredibly inspirational! You did a beautiful thing Sasha! :) Congratulations. If only the world had more people like you! PEACE... <3
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Alina
March 23, 2011
this is so amazing..... good job guys , just thank you for what you've done for those people)
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Brandon Wong
March 23, 2011
Absolutely beautiful work and video Sasha. I love you for the sacrifice you made to help these deserving people out. Looking forward to what you're going to do in the future
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Leo Timoshuk
March 23, 2011
Great video... it was awesome to see the kids faces & the excitement. Its really cool that even in photography we can do things for people that will put a smile on their face & help us realize how we live & how we should be thankful for everything we have.
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yana
March 23, 2011
This touched my heart. It's awesome that you are using your gifts to bless others. Blessings.
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Tanya
March 24, 2011
Such Unique photos! AMAZING!!!
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Antoine
March 25, 2011
Amazing work! Very inspiring, and everything "Help-Portrait" is about!
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Elina Konopelkina
March 25, 2011
wow! gorgeous photographs and a truly inspiring video..great job!
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kirsten lewis
March 29, 2011
I am inspired and overwhelmed with a lot of emotion watching this. I wish there were more people out there with the heart of yours. You talent is limitless, thank you so much for sharing.
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Jeremy Cowart
April 5, 2011
Whew, just now saw the video man. WOW. What a gift you gave them. I have chills on my arms right now. It's just unbelievable and insane that you went that far to do this. That's a memory they will never, ever forget. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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Chris Fugitt
April 5, 2011
Wow...very inspiring!
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stefan chirila
April 5, 2011
Man the video, the images, the very fact that you did it, all stellar! I love this! I'm just wondering what music did you use for the video background, i really like it and would like to look it up and download it and listen to it =P hehe
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Filipp Sklyarov
April 7, 2011
Casha, this is amazing, you are truely an inspiration. If you ever need some extra muscle on the road, just give me a call. :)
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Nathanael
April 7, 2011
Amazing Video and pictures!
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Paul Krol
November 2, 2011
i'm not a fan of external lights at all, but i have to admit you did a great job on these!
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Natalie Norton
December 3, 2011
OH MY GOSH! This is incredible! The video, the images, the music. All of it. Very inspired by you, friend.
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Zachary Long
December 3, 2011
Great work! The video and portraits are stunning!
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Tatiana
January 4, 2013
Спасибо! Всегда был интересен быт северных народов моей страны.
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Monica Salazar
February 12, 2013
Inspirational video, work, and admiration for your work and journey! Thank you for sharing.
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March 19, 2014
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