Today I began a long-form story on farming. I started the day networking with farmers and agriculture professionals at AG Forecast 2016 in Macon, Georgia and ended my day at Blessed Acres Farm, a small farm in Milner, Georgia. I plan to spend the next 6-9 months documenting the lives of farmers and better understanding agriculture in Georgia.
Jennifer Head and her farm dog walk through Blessed Acres Farm, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, in Milner, Ga. Photo: Branden Camp
With the presidential election drawing closer, more and more assignments are focused around presidential candidates and campaign rallies.
The Boston Globe asked me to go to Ellijay, Ga. to photograph Ted Cruz supporter Joe McCutchen. I ended up spending the whole day following McCutchen around town. McCutchen believes Cruz will win the Republican nomination through talk radio as well as small business owners coming together to promote Cruz. After spending the day around town, we ended the day with a quick portrait session at his home. Here are the photos from my assignment.
Joe McCutchen, supporter of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, poses for a portrait at his home, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Joe McCutchen is reflected in the window of a local business that is promoting Republican presidential candidate Tex Cruz, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga.
Joe McCutchen carries an election sign promoting Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Joe McCutchen, supporter of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, is reflected in a mirror while visiting City Barber Shop in downtown Ellijay, Ga., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Joe McCutchen, supporter of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, laughs with his barber Marcelle Lowry at City Barber Shop, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
A man reads a newspaper while he waits to get his hair cut at the City Barber Shop in downtown Ellijay, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Joe McCutchen, supporter of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, shouts "Cruz for President" after eating lunch at Poole's BBQ, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga. McCutchen and other supporters hope to host a visit from Ted Cruz at Poole's BBQ in early 2016. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Nov. 11, 2015 - Marietta, Ga, U.S - A woman walks through Marietta National Cemetery on Veterans Day. (Credit Image: © Branden Camp via ZUMA Wire)
Nov. 11, 2015 - Marietta, Ga, U.S - GEORGE ESSAFF holds a flag during a Veterans Day parade. (Credit Image: © Branden Camp via ZUMA Wire)
Nov. 11, 2015 - Marietta, Ga, U.S - DAVID THOMAS, a Vietnam War Army veteran, salutes during a parade on Veterans Day. Thomas deployed to Vietnam from 1970-71. (Credit Image: © Branden Camp via ZUMA Wire)
Nov. 11, 2015 - Powder Springs, Ga, U.S - A photo of Vietnam War Army veteran DAVID THOMAS, bottom right, is displayed in a photo album along with other photos that were taken in Vietnam. Thomas deployed to Vietnam from 1970-71. (Credit Image: © Branden Camp via ZUMA Wire)
Nov. 11, 2015 - Marietta, Ga, U.S - JACK PORTER, 74, visits the grave of his brother who was killed in action while serving in Vietnam. (Credit Image: © Branden Camp via ZUMA Wire)