Observations, essays and reflections from the field. Written from Malawi and wherever the work leads.
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20 June 2026
The best documentary work leaves the viewer with the sense that they have been introduced to a human being not a type, not a symbol, not a problem. That feeling does not happen by accident.
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Malawi · 1 Jan 1970
Notes from recent time spent working in Malawi — on what was observed, what questions it raised, and what it means to document a place you also call home.
Malawi · 23 Jun 2026
Bringing in the sheaves : A story of the harvest
Johannesburg · 5 Nov 2024
A reflection on a six-month learning journey with Oxfam and the Market Photo Workshop in Johannesburg, exploring ethical storytelling, visual literacy, and what it means to approach documentary work with context, dignity, and care.
Lilongwe, Malawi · 2 Jun 2023
Documentary photography is often associated with cameras, images, and moments. But the deeper work begins long before the shutter is pressed. This reflection explores the responsibility of observation, the importance of context, and the role of photography as a tool for understanding people and their realities.