Author · Strategic Communications · Photojournalism

Stories that make
compassion legible.

I'm Janelle Nightingale — an author, photojournalist, and communications strategist documenting the quiet work of resilience, in Uganda and across North America.

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A young farmer photographed at golden hour in rural Uganda

2025 release

Fields of Resilience

Stories of Strength, Sustainability, and Spirit in Uganda

Step into the heart of Uganda, where resilience blooms and hope is planted in every field. A documentary photojournalism project capturing unforgettable moments of strength, community, and spirit — and inviting you to see the world through new eyes.

80% of proceeds support Agri Planet Africa.

98 pages · Akiiki Press · Hardcover & paperback

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“This is a truly beautiful book in all aspects. The photography is truly evocative and extraordinary… The heart and soul here in the work is inordinately moving.”

K.J. Wetherholt

Publisher / Executive Editor, MIPJ

Resonance: The Quiet Revolution of Compassion

A collection of portraits and stories from people across the United States and Canada whose quiet acts of compassion are changing their communities. Not heroes. Just humans doing the necessary work.

Anticipated release · November 10, 2026

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