Fin Manjoo

“A door which opened the way beyond perception” – Woodwind, Fin Manjoo Sitting in their eclectic home, chatting to the local artist, it is what I feel when I am in the presence of Fin and Ivana. A calm silence. When the conversation starts, a new door is opened to their lifestyle, their pasts, creative …

IKEA Wonderful Everyday Life Set 1

“There is a vitality, a life-force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. If you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It …

Education in Africa

It is beautiful what can be achieved with a strong will and help from forward thinking people. I love this movie. It is based on a true story about Kimani Maruge, an 84 year old Kenyan farmer. Maruge is the oldest person to attend primary school. He was invited to present a speech before the international …

Lamu Kenya

Flying in from Cape Town and leaving behind all that goes with the city living, I was happy to be walking in the quite and incredibly narrow streets of Lamu. Sonya and I spent a day mingling with the Old Lamu town people and donkeys that are everywhere. Children going to school, woman hanging up …

Nelson Mandela Day with Noah

The Noah Project consists of three main aspects – housing, health and social centres for many grandparents in South Africa. Noah provides homes and builds friendships. I spent a day with Marie Claire magazine plus Nexus Transport and Public works capturing their celebrations with the Noah residents. more on Noah Project Credits: Video: “Winter Lady” / …

Did you know film

I did. I was born in 1975. Heard a lot of fun things about the 70’s that I don’t remember. I do remember the first time I saw a polaroid my dad took of me when I was 4. It was me just few minutes ago standing there and now i’m standing here looking at …