I would buy beautiful beaded jewelry--gorgeous
creations made by his wife. The kindness and
generosity of this man still resonates in my
heart. Although we didn’t speak much of each
other’s language, we would often sit and talk
with the assistance of gestures and smiles.
Often he would offer me tea, and we would
sit in the shade of his stall, a welcome reprieve
from the oppressive afternoon sun.
“To this day, fifteen years later, the portrait
I took of Singai is still one of my favourites;
the mark of a strong image is the test of time.
Although I focus now on fine art landscapes,
I love portraiture, capturing the essence and
energy of a person.
“When I returned home from Tanzania,
I had a photo exhibition at a local café with
my images. I continued to shoot, take courses,
and had an apprenticeship with a seasoned
photographer, but my photography really started
to gel once I graduated from Humber College.
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