Photography & Missions work

This past summer I often contemplated what I would do with my life if photography wouldn't be possible after my eye surgeries. Slowly, I started photographing family, and then taking on small sessions. And now, 6 months later (almost to the day), I'm preparing for a season full of maternity, engagement, family sessions, and a few weddings.

Less than a week ago, Joey Potter, Director of the FCA Missions, contacted me about going on a missions trip to photograph the team, the haitian refugees, and the experience. We met several years back at a beach volleyball tournament where I was taking photos of family. He saw my images and had asked me to join his team on various missions over the past few years. I almost went to Kenya a couple years back but the timing wasn't right. And now, after losing my eyesight and regaining most of it, I'm preparing to go to the island of Spanish Wells and it's just around the corner.

When Joey originally contacted me about being a photographer for their team I was a bit surprised. The FCA's mission statement is this "To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches." They build community through sports- from baseball to direly needed swim lessons, and share Christ's love through new shoes, meals, and sports equipment. 

Most of you know, I'm not a sports photographer, so I've had my doubts as to whether or not this was the right avenue for me to use my photography in the field. Those doubts still exist, but God is calling me to this team & I can't deny that anymore. 

So, I am now in the process of raising funds to travel there, to capture relationships blooming, gods love being felt, swimming lesson being taught, and finally being able to bring my passion for missions work & photography together.

I leave for the island of Spanish Wells, in the Bahamas on March 28th & return April 7th. There's so much to do between now and then, it's a little overwhelming, but I know that God will take care of things along the way.

While going to the tropics sounds like a dream, there will be challenges. The medication I'm on for my IIH makes me sensitive to the sun, so I will have to cover up when in the sunshine & be cautious about it. But I'm confident that this is where God wants me & I'm not going to stand by because of my IIH.


I am asking for prayers, for strength, peace of heart and mind, guidance, and reassurance from God that this is where he wants me & even though I don't typically photograph sports, I can still use my gift on this trip. 

In order to do this, I need to ask for financial support, so if you can donate in any amount, I would so deeply appreciate it. It's hard to ask for money, but there is simply no way for me to do this alone. FCA Missions has provided me with a plane ticket & I need to raise the additional $1500 to get there.

***To date I've raised $1114! Thank you so much for all those who have contributed financially!***

You can use this button to donate online or you can mail me a check. Just email me at k.rudberg@live.com for my address! Again, thank you for all your support, whether it's financially or prayerfully.

(You don't need a paypal account to donate. On the left of the screen is an option for just using your credit/debit card.)

New shoes which most have never had!

Swim lessons are a great need on the island.