Garvin Snyder
Garvin is a social justice advocate who lives in the DTES. He’s two-time winner of the ‘Hope in Shadows’ calendar photography contest, a unique project that gives a glimpse of the hope, spirit and courage of people living in the margins of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Typical of his generous nature, Garvin now gives training workshops to other residents wanting to participate and learn about photography. In addition to selling the calendar, he is also closely involved with Megaphone, Vancouver’s street newspaper, and other important grassroots initiatives.