Hollis Chatelain uses her artistic skills as an expression of her feelings on worldwide social and environmental issues. Most of the imagery in her art appears in her dreams. Her quilts act as soft weapons, echoing their messages to create change and promote public involvement. Hollis explains, "People can be so emotionally touched by the artwork that they are inspired to make a change in our world. that's what I feel my role is right now." Hollis lives in North Carolina. hollisart.com

Michael Freemanis an acclaimed international photographer and best selling author of more than 100 books. For the last 30 years, his expert eye has taken him throughout the world photographing everything from unusual foods to his most recent undertaking of a book on Sudan. Michael lives in England. michaelfreemanphoto.com

Edward Linsmier graduated from the photojournalism program at Western Ken- tucky University in 2006 and began working as a freelancer for an international relief organization. He has worked in locations such as Uganda and Rwanda, and now works primarily in Central America and the Caribbean. Edward lives in Florida. edwardlinsmier.com

Koos van der lende is a landscape photographer who has dedicated himself to photographing terrain that is endangered. He lives in South Africa and is the official photographer for the Peace Parks Foundation. their mission is to once again create an open geographical area through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia where wildlife can roam freely across borders. delende.com

Lindsay Stark, currently based in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a seasoned traveler and photographer. Her work as a humanitarian aid worker has taken her to regions of the world where people seldom travel. Lindsay's photography provides her with a creative outlet as well as a medium for documenting her work with women and children. Her photography depicts communities and individuals who demonstrate bravery and hope in the face of adversity. Lindsay Stark's Photostream