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“In Autism Heroes Dr. Firestone’s commentary and intimate conversations with parents facing the challenges of autism, and Joe Buissink’s images, are insightful and deeply affecting. This hopeful book is a must read for families, teachers and clinicians. In its pages you will meet true heroes.”
David T. Feinberg, MD, MBA
CEO, UCLA Hospital System
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
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An internationally acclaimed photographer, Joe Buissink's work is about capturing the moments, and the essence of the person in
those moments. Joe's photography defines the wedding and other life
events as art forms for his many celebrity clients. He is a world renowned
teacher and lectures throughout the United States and abroad.
Joe has received numerous awards including the International
Leadership Award in Photography by the International Photographic Council
at the United Nations and is part of Cannon's distinguished group of
Explorers of Light. In addition, Joe's photos were honored in Nikon's
Word Portfolio, a show case publication featuring the world’s top photographers.
In 2003, Kodak hired Joe to shoot their International Ad campaign for
their Portra Film Line, and in 2005, Apple selected Joe to be their
spokesperson for the Wedding Industry, in the release of their new program,
Aperture. In February of 2007, American Photo nominated Joe as one of
the top 10 wedding photographers. Joe has been featured on Good Morning
America, Entertainment Tonight, E!, Extra, and on Lifetime's Weddings
of a Lifetime. Numerous publications have printed articles in praise
of his style. He is a regular contributor to In Style magazine and his
work appears in People, American Photos, Gourmet, LA Times, LA Weekly
and Los Angeles Magazine.
As the parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder,
Joe brings a special sensitivity and artistry to portraying the families
in Autism Heroes and has generously donated his time and talent to this
project.
www.joebuissink.com
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