In celebration of Women’s Month and in celebration of women in general, we would like to pay homage in recognition of all the wonderful everyday stories. At Canon South Africa we pride ourselves with living the story – and have dedicated the month of August to empowering and shining light on women in photography whilst seeing life through their creative lenses.
We identified four outstanding photographers who are contributing to this art form. Their amazing photos and videos have brought so much colour and character to Canon South Africa’s social media pages but the real show stoppers are their unique stories and unwavering self-belief that will uplift and inspire the next generation of female photographers in Mzansi and beyond
For as long as travel and lifestyle photographer Senzelwe Mthembu can remember, the women in her life have played a pivotal role in storytelling. In a quest to find her own voice and the burning desire -to flex her creative muscles – Senzelwe concluded that photography enabled her to share the world around her from her perspective. “What I do is a continuation of that storytelling legacy,” she says, “and- my chosen medium is photography.”
Our other star Pusetso Motswaedi’s journey as a nature and wildlife photographer started on a whim, a classic case of being at the right place at the right time – and in the right company of people. . She fondly shares that – Whenever she encounters a moment of self-doubt, she remembers the importance of always striving to believe in yourself. “No matter how little you may know,” , “what you say and what you do matters.” Says Pusetso.
Fashion, wedding, and fine arts photographer Nina Zimolong shares that photography has given her a powerful voice and a way of expressing herself in an impactful way. Nina believes that her success can only be attested to her team’s invaluable contribution and their ability to share her vision. “Like with anything in life, it’s so important to find your tribe,” she says.
Khalipa Ntloko is one of South Africa’s premier flat lay photographers, she started out doing portraits, not just any portraits but those of all the incredible women in her life. Even when she was specialising in portraits, she always knew that she wanted to explore other forms of photography . “I love how I get to stand out in the photography community,” she says. She’s has had no regrets since moving to flat lay and hopes to share her knowledge and experiences to empower other women photographers .
Women’s Month may be the perfect opportunity to focus on all the special women in photography but it shouldn’t just end there. The ultimate price is in valuing, recognising and appreciating all our phenomenal women from all walks of life . The ultimate price is in encouraging them to capture these unique stories and talents, every month of the year.
To find out more about these women’s inspiring stories, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tERulSPJMqQ
