Photography

BTS CREW SERIES – Editor’s Note – the Crew that made the shot

by The Designers Studio|10 May 201826 June 2018|Fashion, Fashion Film, Features, Photography, Style

Hey there good people. It is time for a new series. Is it me, or are these months flying by incredibly fast? Yikes! Hope you learnt and explored and discovered the art of photography and photographers doing amazing work in...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Photographer Extraordinaire, OSBORNE MACHARIA

by Natalie Kimani|04 May 201826 June 2018|Photography

Osborne Macharia needs no introduction. And not just because his work still leaves us lost for words. (And if you know us, we love us a long blogpost!) His thought-provoking concepts, done with an adroit precision and the élan of...

J.D. OKHAI OJEIKERE: Keeping Stories Alive Through Photography

by Natalie Kimani|03 May 201826 June 2018|Photography

“I want more conscious photographers who are very aware of what they’re shooting and what they’re trying to say with their work. That way, they’ll make meaningful work that will outlive them,” Mutua Matheka mentioned this quote during his interview...

MUTUA MATHEKA: Scaling Heights & Adding To The Narrative

by Natalie Kimani|01 May 201802 May 2018|Photography

What would you do to get the perfect shot? For Mutua Matheka, it involves some enigmatic heights that most wouldn’t dare to venture. However, his love for heights has accorded him some of the most iconic images of the Nairobi...

JOANA CHOUMALI: Using Photography As A Self-Exploration Medium

by Natalie Kimani|28 April 201828 April 2018|Photography

Take a moment and consider, how do you interpret your surroundings and how you fit into the grand scheme of events? Not what a book told you or a famous artist said you should think about a situation, place or...

NOT AFRICAN ENOUGH: A Formidable Rejoinder By The NEST Collective

by Natalie Kimani|25 April 201825 April 2018|Fashion, Photography

There are 55 recognised countries in Africa. Well, if we want to get into semantics, different sources will quote the continent having either 54 or 56 states (The independence of Somaliland and Western Sahara is disputed). In Kenya alone, there...

YONAS TADESSE: Ethiopian Contemporary Photographer To Watch

by Natalie Kimani|23 April 201823 April 2018|Photography

We first stumbled across Yonas Tadesse through the page of stylist, set designer and creative extraordinaire, Kevo Abbra. Abbra is having more than a moment right now -with his most recent projects being Absolut One Source Live, Queen Sugar season...

The Culture-Clashing, Pop Art Photography of HASSAN HAJJAJ

by Natalie Kimani|21 April 201821 April 2018|Photography

Where does one begin? With a career that spans decades, Moroccan-born photographer – Hassan Hajjaj has had one vibrant career. Dubbed the 'Andy Warhol of Marrakech', Hajjaj has garnered international acclaim thanks to his colourful photographs that embraces juxtaposition. The...

TREVOR STUURMAN: SA Photographer Setting The Pace

by Natalie Kimani|19 April 201819 April 2018|Photography

We know, we know, this post should have come out yesterday (sorry!) but in our defence, Trevor Stuurman has one fascinating Instagram page! First thing you notice about this South African photographer, blogger and stylist is that he has impeccable...

SIMON DEINER: Meet The Leading Fashion Runway Photographer In Africa

by Natalie Kimani|16 April 201819 April 2018|Photography

If you’ve ever looked at photos from a Fashion Week in Africa, chances are it was taken by Simon Deiner or his company SDR Photo. Deiner is a fashion and commercial photographer from Cape Town, who – according to Group...

6 Reasons TONY GUM is a Photographer to watch

by Natalie Kimani|13 April 201813 April 2018|Photography

It’s a pretty big deal when Vogue US dubbs you the “Coolest Girl in Cape Town”. Or when OkayAfrica includes you in their list of ‘Top 100 African Women Making an Impact on the Continent.’ However, we prefer how she...

TATIANA KARANJA: On Photography Origins & Evolving Style

by Natalie Kimani|11 April 201811 April 2018|Photography

“This is my own little personal world of photography and I’m more than excited to share it with you! I hope that I’m able to portray a little piece of the world as I see it through my eyes and...

Aïda Muluneh: Shifting Perceptions Through Photography

by Natalie Kimani|09 April 201809 April 2018|Photography

“That’s not African”. It’s a phrase that keeps popping up in many of the interviews we’ve done over the years. A phrase that’s often articulated to an African creative by a non-African. Photographer and contemporary artist, Aïda Muluneh, is one...

FABRICE MONTEIRO: The Art Of Conversation Through Photography

by Natalie Kimani|06 April 201806 April 2018|Photography

No matter how many times you’ve seen Fabrice Monteiro’s series ‘The Prophecy’, you can’t help but be drawn in by its haunting complexity and artistry. A mix of poignant photojournalism and artistic fashion photography that has us talking about a...

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