Fishermen and woman at the fisher hub at Kartong on the Halahein river. Although Kartong is outside of the Sustainable Urban Development Programme for Greater Banjul, the fisherman and informal workers are part of the supply chain to bring fish to the markets in Greater Banjul and also to the fishmeal factory at Sanyang. ImageContinue reading “Photo of the Day: Fishermen working on their nets, Kartong, The Gambia, West Africa”
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International Women’s Day, 2023
International Women’s Day 2023 – in honor, and respect, of strong women, around the world. Portrait of rape survivor, human rights activist, and author, Gambian, Fatou ‘Toufah’ Jallow. Image ©Jason Florio/Helen Jones-Florio ‘Gambia – victims, and resisters’ For assignment queries, photography prints, and image licensing – Contact here
Watch: How Natural Dyes Are Made From Nuts, Leaves and Roots In Gambia | Still Standing
‘How Natural Dyes Are Made From Nuts, Leaves and Roots In Gambia’ – a short film shot, and co-produced by Jason Florio Natural dyes from kola nuts and indigo have been used to make tie-dye in Gambia for generations. But more and more artisans have been replacing these traditional ingredients with imported chemical dyes. Today,Continue reading “Watch: How Natural Dyes Are Made From Nuts, Leaves and Roots In Gambia | Still Standing”
‘Village Chief, Herouna, and his White Horse’: Fine Art Photography Prints by Jason Florio
Fine art photography prints from multi award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Jason Florio. Buy unique limited edition, museum grade, fine art prints. Contact Us for more information @jasonflorio_photoprints Jason Florio, award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker, originally from London, based from NYC for 18 years before relocating to The Gambia, West Africa, in 2013. He has produced imagesContinue reading “‘Village Chief, Herouna, and his White Horse’: Fine Art Photography Prints by Jason Florio”
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