Ken Fast

Ken Fast grew up in South America, and has worked as a photojournalist, multi-media producer, and writer for over forty years. He has been involved in third world community development projects in various countries. During his twenties, he traveled in an orchestra playing lead trumpet, and then worked as a music educator. He and his wife Carolyn live on an acreage in Alberta, and manage the Lomalinda Theatre, an old re-built barn, hosting monthly movie nights and music sessions. At present, after entering grandpa-hood (with three young grand-girls), he is attempting a comeback with his classic Bach trumpet which is almost as old as he.

The Language of the Lens: A Conversation with Photographer/Filmmaker Ken Fast

The most powerful influence on my life has been my parents. They were beautiful people who lived their entire life for others. They grew up in Mennonite communities in western Canada, left as newlyweds and spent over thirty years in South America working with indigenous people. Continue reading