Varanasi is the epicenter of Hinduism, its Holy City, its Rome or Mecca. In his series, Holy Men: Varanasi , India, Joey L finds these wonderfully expressive faces of holy men, women and boys in his gorgeous portraits.
“BEYOND” is an exclusive documentary featuring photographer Joey L. Set in Varanasi, India. The documentary by filmmaker Cale Glendening follows Joey and his assistant Ryan as they complete their latest photo series- “Holy Men.” Almost every major religion breeds ascetics; wandering monks who have renounced all earthly possessions, dedicating their lives to the pursuit of spiritual liberation.Their reality is dictated only by the mind, not material objects. Even death is not a fearsome concept, but a passing from the world of illusion. Created by: Cale Glendening, Joey L., Ryan McCarney Directed by: Cale Glendening Edit/Color: Chris Dowsett, Cale Glendening, Joey L., Megan Miller, John Carrington Graphic/Titles: James Zanoni Original Score: Stephen Keech,Tony Anderson All Photographs: Joey L. Guiding/Translation: Raju Verma, Tejinder Singh Special Thanks: Jesica Bruzzi / BH Photo, Kessler Crane -- Varanasi, India:Beyond Trailer https://vimeo.com/55249039 http://www.caleglendening.com http://www.joeyL.com
