The Impressionist

An African Playground, deep in the heart of the Omo Valley. Ethiopia #reportage #documentary #photographer #35mm #onelife #humanity #raw

Indonesia - April 15, 2017 The farmers daughter #lowlight #java #beauty #raw #documentary #onelife #reportage #lovemylife

Everyday life in Africa. Father and son from the tribal village of Karo in southern Ethiopia #reportage #humanity #documentary #raw #Africa #onelife #grateful #poetic #allheart

Departing Varanasi #reportage #humanity #documentary #allheart #photojournalist #onelife #35mm #beauty #raw

First light in the Omo Valley Ethiopia - as the day unfolds. ‘The Abeni Project’ #reportage #documentary #humanity #35mm #Africa #raw #life #girls #women #composition 

Everyday life in Africa - Behind the scenes in the Omo Valley - Southern Ethiopia … These incredible girls and young women are part of a series titled ‘The Abeni Project’ #reportage #humanity #documentary #women #girls #humility #allheart #onelife 

Happy New Year 2017 Seal Rocks, Australia 

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Father & Son // Mursi Tribe Southern Ethiopia Sept // 2016

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The Mursi Tribe // Residing in the Omo Valley Southern Ethiopia Sept 2016 

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Her Time _ She has been feeling it for a while now - that sense of awakening. There is a gentle rage simmering inside of her, and it is getting stronger by the day. She will hold it close to her - she will nurture it and let it grow. She won’t let anyone take it away from her. It is her rocket fuel and finally, she is going places. She can feel it down to her very core - this is her time. She will not only climb mountains - she will move them too. Africa Sept // 2016

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The Shepherd // Africa

High in the mountains of Southern Ethiopia, a shepherd tends to his livestock after surviving the worst drought in 50 years. At 93 years of age, he graciously shared stories of determination and perseverance - Ethiopia is such an incredible place, every single person I met proved that so much can be done even with very little.  #humble #humanity #positive #life #reportage #documentary #beauty #poetic #allheart

Africa // The Gathering - Hamar Tribe southern Ethiopia  #reportage #raw #beauty #humanity #gratitude #humble #lifethroughalens #poetic #life

Newcastle Australia // Calm before the storm #reportage #documentary #beauty #raw #noplacelikehome #minimilist #simplicity

The Hamar Tribe Omo Valley // Africa  

a portrait of a local elder as the preparations begin for the bull jumping initiation ceremony. 

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My bedroom window Ethiopia Africa // #light

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“Celebrations in the Omo” 

Humbled to shoot a traditional bull jumping ceremony ‘Ukuli Bula’, restricted to an area deep in the south of Ethiopia. One of the most dramatic and significant rites of passage, celebrated over a 3 day period. The women are repeatedly whipped by the men, difficult to witness, hear, smell and see. The whipping signifies the women’s strength, bravery and loyalty to the boy jumping. The scars are considered to be a mark of beauty and courage. #lifeinomo

Africa // Southern Ethiopia

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Africa // Sept, 2016

 ‘The Abeni Project’

‘Do all you can with all that you have and you’ll find yourself with more than you could ever dream’. 

#documentary #UnitedNations #reportage #allheart #beauty #raw #humanity #blessed #lifebehindthelens #nikon 

A portrait of a young stick fighter in the Omo Valley Ethiopia. A tradition rich in culture yet utterly brutal.. often causing significant injuries to these young men. Loss of limbs, blindness and death. The ceremony is also known as “Donga” it is a symbol of prestige, its a test of nerves and brutal strength. The “Donga” is fought to prove masculinity, settle personal vendettas and most importantly to win wives. 

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“The Abeni Project” Southern Africa 

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I met this lady the day our car broke down, deep in the south of Ethiopia. 

No words were exchanged just an intriguing curiosity, and silence, lots of silence.  Two women, two completely different worlds, but somehow our paths were meant to cross that day. 

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Omo Africa

A beautiful intriguing moment deep in the Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia. Humbled to meet these gracious tribal women. Scarification still remains rife today amongst these tribes. The more scars, the stronger, braver and more beautiful these women are considered to be. The scars are used to mark stages in a young girls life, her transformation from childhood to adulthood. 

‘Isla and her newborn sister’ Fortunately both her mother and newborn sibling were blessed to have survived childbirth in such an isolated village in southern Ethiopia. Just how lucky we are becomes apparent when you consider the plight of Ethiopian women, where labour becomes a risky game of chance between severe infection and death. Standing up for African mothers. 

#reportage #film #documentary #raw #connectedness #thisonesforyou

The Omotic tribe of Karo in southern Ethiopia is rich in culture and tradition. Specific rituals occur regularly within the tribal communities, and sometimes neighbouring villagers will travel all night to witness these rites of passage and participate in the celebrations. 

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As everyday life unfolds in the Omo

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Africa

The Hamar women, in their orange ochre make-up and bright beads. Their skin heavily scarred into intricate patterns using thorns, resilient as they live a life that is precarious at best and brutal at worst. 

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Ethiopia Africa

Beauty is everywhere. Be it. See it. Notice it. Love it. Be grateful for it. Marvel at it. 

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Beautiful to see these African kids just being kids. Unfortunately it doesn’t happen enough here. Last shoot of the day in one of the poorest locations in Kenya. Predominately an all women’s tribe. Strong and equally as spirited. You need to be, to survive. 

The Abeni Project Standing up for African women. #documentary #unitednations #reportage #raw #beauty #humanity #positivechange