The “FINDING HOME” photo essay began with a local news story of thousands of Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban in August of 2021. At the last count, the total is over 450 individuals arriving in Massachusetts since that time.

 

The story, “FINDING HOME,” follows a young Afghan father and his young family’s arrival into Lowell, Massachusetts, learning a new 

language, job interviewing and being hired, and moving into an apartment they can call their own. These photographs are part of a larger selection curated to tell their story. 

 

Mr. Langdon grew up in southern Connecticut and works as an educator in Computer Science, Photography and Filmmaking for a charter school in New Hampshire. His professional work crosses between design-influenced commercial work and visual journalism. As a Visual Journalist, Scot focuses on stories displaying moments of struggle and elation, cultural differences, and the simple beauty of humanity. His work has been published in The Lowell Sun News, Lowell, MA, North End Magazine in Manchester, NH, Tow Times, and AmeriHealth Caritas Magazine. Other publications date back to the 1980s. 

 

Today, Scot is focused on teaching filmmaking through his non-profit organization, Urban Lens Project. He is a professional photographer and maintains a studio and teaching space in Nashua NH. Mr. Langdon graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public 

Communications at Syracuse University and further education in digital marketing and video editing at The University of Vermont and American Graphics Institute in Boston, and Career Technical Education at Fitchburg State University. Langdon is pursuing advanced master’s level work in documentary filmmaking at Emerson College and UMASS Lowell. 

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Mr. Langdon is available guest speaking for schools and non-profit organizations. 

Contact: Scot@Longhillphoto.com M- 603-801-7473 www.LongHillPhoto.com