Joop is the best wedding photographer in our city. Maybe in the state! He is world traveled, so this project would suit him perfectly.

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Joop is a fabulously talented photographer and more importantly can capture and amplify the cultural and social significance of his vision to engage a wide audience based on shared values.

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I think this is a beautiful idea. I love that it is about love! It seems especially important in these times to focus on what's important in life (love, friends, family & celebration) and Joop is the perfect person to capture this.

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Wonderful idea. Joop has a great gift for photography, as evidenced by his work in Africa. This would make a wonderfully uplifting project.

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Having gone through an international/inter-religious wedding ceremony myself, I can tell you first-hand how much potential this type of project has to bring people together. There's nothing more universal, or more unifying. I wish Joop the best.

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I've seen a lot of wedding photography in my day. However, Joop Rubens sets himself apart. He has a distinctive and powerful presence that make the outcome unique. His pictures capture the energy and essense of the wedding. Great project.

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beyond his capacity as a photographer, joop has a touch for capturing and engaging in the truth of humanity. his pictures connect us, both physically and emotionally.

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Fantastic idea. If anyone can capture a lifetime into a single moment, Joop is the one who can convey the human journey - and what better topic than one of the most important days, wedding day, in most humans.

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Joop's has a talent for capturing the unguarded emotions of the moment that say more about the life of those he photographs than when they are staged. His works are evocative and filled with passion.

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Marvelous idea, and superb photographer... What a combination! It's a winner!

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Go Joop! It's a wonderful idea and you're the best person to do it. Maybe you can visit Adeltrudis' village as well.

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Joop is a truly gifted photographer with a keen eye for articstic composition and a unique ability for choosing subject matter that really touches the heart.

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Joop is the BEST photographer in the greater area! His talented eye for photography captures peoples inner soul.

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Joop is a great artist and a towering humanitarian. His photographs capture the essence of life in the diverse cultures he lives and loves. His pictures are uniquely powerful and deserving of wide recognition and exposure.

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awesome idea Joop. honestly if anyone can make such a project happen, IT'S YOU! truly hope you can fulfill this one, for sure many will enjoy the photographic results and vibes. may the force be with you

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Nice idea, hope you win Joop, you deserve it!

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Joop injects life to inanimate objects. Check out his wedding gown photo.

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Joop captures the essence of various types of emotion in his photography. He is naturally talented. Good luck, Joop!

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let the world know your photos ! you're a great weddingphotographer and you're the perfect person to make this dream come true !
succes !!!!! inn

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this is a great idea! i love wedding photography and to see it through the lens of various cultures makes it a win-win =D

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Hi Joop! Inn told me about your project and here's my support! Best of luck! Robi

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Joop's photos are fresh, imaginative, and innovative. Joop's dream is, in essence, the dream to capture, document and share the dreams of many lives lived fully. Go Joop! -Elephant Power!

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What a wonderful idea! All the best wishes to make this endeavor a success.

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One word...Brilliant! That is what you are. All the Best Joop.

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An outstanding photographer and a man of integrity, Joop has been able to pause time from a simple look of a South African kid to a joyous moment of a Californian wedding. He has cultural, emotional, and social intelligence of a great photographer. Allez Joop!

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Go Joop. Great idea. The best I've heard.

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Include some same-sex couples -- expand peoples' horizons in more ways than one ; ) !

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That was the plan CB... polygamy as well in North west Rwanda... keeping my fingers crossed here...

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Joop's talent and passion for capturing special moments in time deserves recognition! Go Joop! Show 'em what we all know you are best at.

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Joop is a very personable and talented photographer. He would be the perfect person for a project like this!

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Me parece una idea muy original y alegre. Adelante Joop!!

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An amazing talent. I don't know if it came as a natural gift or through study. But Joop can see time and space in unique ways. It is like he can see emotions.

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Joop is a truly gifted and motivated photographer. His images evoke a sense of place, as well as the emotion of the moment. I can't wait to see how he documents this assignment.

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Go for it Joop ...

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Mucha Suerte!

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Joop is an amazing photographer. This is a great idea and I can't think of anyone better to carry it out. Good luck!

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inn told me to make a vote for the best weddingphotographer, succes ! the husband geert

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Thanks Geert!
Thanks to everyone here...
Joop

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Joop has the perfect combination of passion for causes that protect and celebrate humanity and amazing photography skills. He can tell the most beautiful stories through his photographs.

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Joop's photographic eye is so filled with heart that I love his idea of focusing on rituals of the heart from an international perspective. The world needs reminding of what is truly uplifting: our love fore each other!

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A wonderful idea to capture 'love' in all different diferent parts of the world

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Joop's photographic eye is both heartful as it is loving. I love the idea of getting rituals of the heart and combining it with a multi-cultural perspective. The world is yearning for an inspirational grounding into how much we all just love one another!

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moatje 'k heb voor u gestemd uiteraard. ik vind dat ge mijn huwelijk moet komen fotograferen in the UAE....neenee ik trouw nog niet maar wil wel een bruid zoeken voor je project...hanifje

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What a terrific idea for showing differences and shared aspirations. Love it!

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interesting, are you a wedding photographer? my idea is to help others by bringing awareness and unity for non-profits worldwide: http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/jenmay/unity-through-community/

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Artistic, politically charged, and inspirational. This would be a fantastic project on all fronts. Great vision, great photographer.

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Joop is spot on, and certainly the man for this job ! He is a real artist and profoundly understand cultural diffrences and sensibilities.

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Veel succes Joop !
Lut VDB

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All my best wishes for your project !
Sylvie

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Joop,
Had ik geweten van je ambitie van fotograaf, had ik je gevraagd om 3 jaar geleden mijn huwelijksfoto's te maken.
Je idee is echt fantastisch en ik hoop dat je de grant wint, je verdient het.
Lukas

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Joop can capture the world like no one else can. Wills

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Joop is the most talented photographer I have ever known. His vision and knowledge of his subjects is remarkable. Joop's idea to capture love and devotion around the world is brilliant.

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very nice! great moment captured ... :)

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Great idea...all we need is love!

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Joop you are the best !

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I like your idea!

Will you vote for me? Let's do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!

Good luck!

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joop, je zult winnen: yes, you can... lode

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I wish you all the best in this contest!

I know you'll win!

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Joop, your idea is the best!

Moge de beste winnen !!!

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Love is a universal language that we all understand. Seing it through Joop's talented perspective would be a beautiful gift for all to share. Love your idea!

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Joop is a very talented photographer. It would be great to enjoy his perspective on Love around the world.

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Interesting idea. Check out my photo idea too, and good luck!

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Good Luck! I'm sending it to my friends

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