Photo Gallery

const photoSchema = z.object({
  title: z.string(),
  description: z.string(),
  date: z.union([
    z.string(),
    z.number(),
    z.date()
  ]).transform((val) => {
    if (val instanceof Date) return val;
    const date = new Date(val);
    if (isNaN(date.getTime())) {
      throw new Error(`Invalid date: ${val}`);
    }
    return date;
  }),
  image: z.string().refine((val) => {
    // Accept both relative paths and absolute URLs
    if (val.startsWith('/images/')) return true;
    try {
      new URL(val);
      return true;
    } catch {
      return false;
    }
  }, "Image must be either a path starting with '/images/' or a valid URL"),
  photographer: z.object({
    name: z.string(),
    bio: z.string().optional(),
    instagram: z.string().optional(),
    website: z.url().optional()
  }),
  contributor: z.string().optional(),
  tags: z.array(z.string()).optional(),
  featured: z.boolean().optional(),
  location: z.string().optional(),
  gallery: z.array(z.string()).optional()
});

---
title: "From Survival to Innovation: Andy's Journey in Dzaleka"
description: "Escaping his past as a child soldier, Andy found refuge in Dzaleka, reunited with his mother, and discovered coding. Now, he dreams of growing his messaging app into something greater."
photographer:
  name: "Badre Bahaji"
  instagram: "badrebahaji"
  website: "https://mw.linkedin.com/in/badre-bahaji-1bb67942"
  bio: "Photography based in Uganda"
contributor: "badre-bahaji"
image: "https://www.wfp.org/sites/default/files/styles/media_embed/public/2021-06/Malawi%205.jpg?itok=NkB_eCtY"
date: "2021-06-18"
tags: ["Former Child Soldier", "Refugee Resilience", "Family Reunion","Coding Skills"]
featured: true
location: "Dzaleka Refugee Camp"
---

## About This Photo

Andy was only 16 when he arrived in Malawi after escaping an armed group where he was recruited as a child soldier. Fortunately, he was reunited with his mother three months later in Dzaleka and together they began their new life. He enrolled in vocational skills training, where he learned how to code. "I created my own messaging app. Initially, it was only for my girlfriend and I, but I hope it will take off one day," says Andy.

touch src/content/photos/descriptive-filename.md

---
title: "Compelling Photo Title"
description: "A powerful description that tells the story"
photographer:
  name: "Photographer Name"
  bio: "Brief bio"
  instagram: "handle"
  website: "https://photographer-site.com"
contributor: "contributor-slug"
image: "/images/photo-filename.jpg"
date: "2024-03-15"
tags: ["Relevant", "Tags", "Here"]
featured: false
location: "Dzaleka Refugee Camp"
---

## About This Photo

Tell the story behind the photograph. Include quotes from the subject when possible, provide context about what's happening in the image, and share any relevant background information.

image: "/images/photos/your-photo.jpg"

image: "https://example.com/image.jpg"

image: "/images/main-photo.jpg"
gallery:
  - "/images/gallery-1.jpg"
  - "/images/gallery-2.jpg"
  - "/images/gallery-3.jpg"

// src/pages/api/photos.ts
import type { APIRoute } from 'astro';
import { createGetHandler, createPostHandler } from '../../utils/api-utils';

export const GET: APIRoute = createGetHandler('photos');
export const POST: APIRoute = createPostHandler('photos');

// Get all photos
fetch('/api/photos')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(photos => console.log(photos));

// Photos are returned sorted by date with featured items first

featured: true

# 1. Create the file
touch src/content/photos/tumaini-festival-2024.md

# 2. Add your image to public directory
cp ~/Downloads/festival-photo.jpg public/images/photos/tumaini-2024.jpg

---
title: "Joy and Unity at Tumaini Festival 2024"
description: "Dancers from multiple countries come together on stage, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Dzaleka through traditional and contemporary performances."
photographer:
  name: "Sarah McLean"
  instagram: "dzalekaonline"
  website: "https://sarahamaclean.weebly.com"
  bio: "Documentary photographer focusing on refugee stories and child welfare"
contributor: "sarah-mclean"
image: "/images/photos/tumaini-2024.jpg"
date: "2024-02-15"
tags: ["Tumaini Festival", "Dance", "Cultural Unity", "Performance", "Community"]
featured: true
location: "Dzaleka Refugee Camp"
---

## About This Photo

The annual Tumaini Festival brings together the diverse communities of Dzaleka in a celebration of culture, art, and resilience. This year's festival featured over 50 performers from seven different countries, each bringing their unique traditions to the stage.

In this moment, the Fighters Dance Crew performs a fusion of Afro Dance and Hip Hop, drawing cheers from hundreds of community members. "Dance gives us hope," explains Van Peace, the crew's lead dancer. "When we perform, we're not just refugees—we're artists sharing our culture with the world."

The Tumaini Festival has become a cornerstone event in Dzaleka, attracting visitors from across Malawi and raising awareness about the talents and contributions of the refugee community.