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photo by Margret Seema Takyar
My role as a photographer is to tell stories of people and the places around them, capturing their essence in one frame.
I have experience working with such clients as The Economist Group, Buzz Feed News and an array of monthly and bi-monthly publications. In addition to covering stories on travel and culture I have worked with various NGOs and non-profits documenting stories on education, indigenous rights and women’s issues.
I have photographed in Haiti during the 2004 civil war under U.N. auspice, chronicled life in Cuba 2004-2010, documented domestic servitude in Peru and worked with Native American communities and organizations to discuss the historical roots of the sexual violence they face.
I strive for minimal impact to my surroundings, I travel light and keep a small footprint. I work atop mountains, under seas, in the air and on land. I’ve been to places of peace and nations of turmoil. Always aware of the ripples left behind, recognizing that I am a visitor to a place, stealing moments with my camera..
I’ve held exhibitions in London, Istanbul and New York. I’ve guest lectured at UC Berkeley, the Rural Sociological Society and at elementary schools around New York State.
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