I like stories that tell more about different communities because they help us appreciate our culture. Last week i was with David Macharia in Kitengela. We got to visit the Kitengela market place and later in the day we visited Latia farm.
This was an experience that helped me learn more on the art of story telling from directing to execution. This involves many hours of planning prior to the shooting. In humanitarian photography, one has to be willing to be on the ground (with the people) to get the stories that relate to us on our day to day activities.
Good lighting is very essential in every picture. Understanding your light sources is key to achieving a candid picture. I learnt how to adjust external lights in an outdoor setting and the need of an assistant photographer in such projects.
We do make fun of photographers who lie down to get great shots but we've always got to do all we can to get the best shot. There was a moment that David had to lie down in the farm to capture a moment.
Humanitarian photography has helped David Macharia to learn about social and economic activities of different communities. He also mentions that we are the ones to tell our own stories and our culture diversification.
After an eventful day, we took a picture together and leave out our tools of trade. Thereafter, i taught him a new dance because all work and no play is not good for the soul (Felix, S).
Written and edited by Moses Odera.
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