Education
Certificate (2017). International Urban Photography Summer School. Goldsmiths University. London, United Kingdom
Certificate (2011). Photography. University of Victoria. Sooke, Canada
B.A. Anthropology (2011). Edward Mondlane University. Maputo, Mozambique.
Project Experience
Untitled, ongoing. Partnership with Doctors without Borders (MSF) documenting the impact of intravenous drug use in Mafalala District, Maputo, Mozambique.
Invisible Hand (working title), ongoing. Project exploring the impact of climate change in Northern Mozambique and its links to Chinese timber exploration and deforestation.
Villa Algarve, 2018. Project documenting the historic building “Villa Algarve” in Mpauto, Mozambique, the former headquarters for Portuguese intelligence during the war for independence where Mozambican revolutionaries and dissidents were tortured.
Madrinhas de Guerra (Godmothers of War), 2017. Portrait series exploring the lives of Mozambican women who supported the efforts of the Portuguese colonizers during the war for independence.
Women on Islam, ongoing. Portrait series of Muslim women throughout Africa.
The Story of a Seed, 2016. Documentation of an agriculture modernization project in Inhambane Province, Mozambique.
Ballad dos Deuses (Dance of the Gods), 2013-2016. Documentary narrative of the training and graduation practices of a school for traditional healers in Mozambique.
Echoes of the Ocean, 2010. Explores the lives of individuals working in the fishing industry surrounding Maputo, Mozambique.
The Son and Grandson of Farmers without Land, 2009. Narratives of families working in the ruby mines of Montepuez, Mozambique.
The Dead who Give Life to the Living, 2009. Documentary narrative of laborers and vendors working in Lhanguane cemetery in Maputo, Mozambique.
Contracted Work
Humanity & Inclusion, 2019. Documentation of Cyclone Idai response in Beira, Mozambique.
International Committee for the Red Cross/Red Crescent, 2019. Documentation of Cyclone Idai response in Beira, Mozambique.
United Nations Alliance of Civilization, 2018. Documentation of the Youth Solidarity Fund program summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
Forcier Consulting, 2017. Documentation of Research Activities in Egypt, Kenya & Mozambique.
United Nations Alliance of Civilization, 2016. Documentation of the Youth Solidarity Fund program summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Joint Aid Management, 2016. Historical documentation of agriculture intervention and school feeding programmes in Inhambane & Beira, Mozambique.
HOPEM, 2015. Photography for gender engagement magazine.
Exhibitions & Festivals
Palm Springs Photo Festival, California, USA. May 2019. Portfolio Review of Villa Algarve.
Maputo Fast Forward Festival, Mozambique. October 2018 – March 2019. Solo Exhibition at Fortaleza Maputo of Madrinhas de Guerra (Godmothers of War).
Accra Photo Festival, Ghana. September 2018. Solo Exhibition of Madrinhas de Guerra (Godmothers of War).
Palm Springs Photo Festival, California, USA. May 2018. Portfolio Review of Madrinhas de Guerra (Godmothers of War). Winner of Portfolio Prize.
PhotoNOLA, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. December 2017. Portfolio Review of Madrinhas de Guerra (Godmothers of War).
Photo Plus Expo, New York, USA. October 2017. Portfolio Review of Madrinhas de Guerra (Godmothers of War).
Addis Foto Festival, Sheraton Addis Ababa, December 2016. Exhibited work from Godmothers of War project with other members of Nuku Studio
Ballad of the Gods Exhibition, Centro Franco Mocambicano, February 2016. Individual exhibition.
Nuku Studio Workshop Attendee, Accra, Ghana, March 2015.
Echoes of the Ocean, Centro Franco Mocambicano, September 2013. Collective exhibition.
The Dead Who Give Life to the Living, Focus in Baia, Brazil. Collective exhibition.
Awards
2019 Mozal Arts & Culture Award – Photography, Shortlist.
2019 World Press Photo, 4th Place Award for “Nhamussoro” from Ballad dos Deuses.
2018 Palm Springs Photo Festival Portfolio Award for Madrinhas de Guerra.
2018 Contemporary African Photography Prize, Shortlist for Madrinhas de Guerra.
2018 Don’t Take Pictures – Photo of the Day – January 29 for “Nhamussoro” from Ballad dos Deuses.
2018 Social Documentary Network Photographer of the Month – January.
2015 Concurso Bienal de Fotografia TDM Moçambique, Honorable Mention.