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The Power of Stories

The power of stories is programmed into our DNA. Our worldview and the creed we live by, have been shaped by our life experiences and the stories we have heard since childhood.Selling a product, influencing a life change, inspiring a new passion, or soliciting support for a worthy cause is best achieved through stories.What better way to make your story come alive than through photos and video.Let us help you tell your story to the world!

Young Karen students attend school in a remote village in Myanmar.

Our Services

Photography

Video Production

Story Gathering

Documentary

Fundraising Support

Showcase Your Amazing Work!

You and your organization are doing great work. To expand your impact, you want to grow. To grow, you need more funding. To attract funding partners, you need to tell the world about your work. You need stories from the field. You need photos to illustrate your print campaigns. You need video stores for your website and social media. With 35 years of experience in international story gathering, we provide excellence in all aspects of story gathering for print or video. Our streamlined process will save you money and help you come in under budget. Check out our portfolio pages, and then tell us about your project in the contact form.

Client Testimonials

"The Whole Package"

ADRA Norway has been working with Frank Spangler as an independent consultant since 2006. We have had him visit one of our projects each year for filming, story gathering and photography. Our cooperation has led to a number of educational movies for schools (short documentaries), promotional/informational videos and movies with clear fundraising purposes. Frank is an experienced photographer, video photographer, scriptwriter and producer. He always delivers quality products. Frank is very process-oriented and collaborative. He is always open to suggestions. Spangler delivers “the whole package” with everything included - from quality still photos to storytelling, filming, light and sound."Gry Haugen, Communications Director, ADRA Norway

Gry Haugen, ADRA Norway

"Understands Development"

Frank Spangler has produced documentaries highlighting ADRA-UK's development projects, co-funded by the European Union and the British government, in countries such as Peru, Myanmar, Nepal, Burkina Faso, and Sri Lanka. He has also created several smaller promotional video packages for us. His deep understanding of development issues gives him a unique sensitivity to the people he films, evident in his ability to capture their struggles while advocating for best practices to promote their causes. On set, Frank delivers it all—outstanding videography, sound, captivating still photography, and even impromptu scriptwriting. Besides, he is fun to travel with!Bert R Smit, CEO ADRA-UK 2006-2024

Bert R Smit, ADRA UK

Media Artist - Frank Spangler

My Story

At the age of 8 my mother gave me a Kodak Brownie camera. I was hooked! Photography has always been a passion for me. I am happiest when behind a camera. I prefer still photography, but I also love the power that video has to communicate ideas. My work in the documentation of humanitarian work and International Development has taken me to the ghettos and remote villages of many developing countries of our world. I am always saddened by the poverty, amazed at the resilience of the people and inspired by the children who smile through their pain and hunger.