Emmanuel Jambo
Emmanuel Jambo (born 1987 in Juba, Sudan) is a South Sudanese photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is one of East and Central Africa’s most sought-after photographers and is the Managing Director of Emms Studios. He is best known for taking the official portrait of Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta. In 2012, Forbes named him one of Africa’s most influential photographers.
“It’s always good to look for something different; that is how you make a mark for yourself. Work for the art. Be real or artistic about things, money will come. Also it’s not all about equipment—investing in expensive gear doesn’t automatically make you a better photographer.”
Website: www.emmanueljambo.com
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