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In Episode 24 of Exposures, Kenyan documentary photographer Billy Miaron speaks with Chona Mwemba about Naidurra, his story from the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The project is rooted in pastoralist Maasai life, where livestock herding, movement, and preservation of the natural environment shape social and economic systems. Miaron traces his own path into photography, from growing up in Maasai community and discovering a love of images through National Geographic magazines, to studying software engineering and eventually recognizing photography as a personal practice for documenting community and the systems that shaped his own life.

Billy Miaron

Billy Miaron is a Kenyan documentary photographer whose work focuses on community, environment, public health, and social change. His photography has been recognized by Best Artworks of the Year 2019 and the 2022 “Water=Life” Global Photography Competition, which he won for his work with the World Health Organization documenting the effects of drought in the Horn of Africa on health and food security. His photographs have been published internationally by organizations and outlets including the Financial Times, the World Health Organization, and health and academic research publications. In 2023, he was selected for the Vital Impacts Photography Mentorship Program, further developing his documentary practice. He is currently working on a long-term project documenting community-led conservation efforts in the Amboseli ecosystem, with a focus on peaceful coexistence between the Maasai community and wildlife.

Chona Mwemba

Chona Mwemba is a self-taught Zambian photographer with a deep love for capturing everyday life moments that cannot be replicated. The rawness and richness of his subjects and their environments serve as a personal reminder to always see the beauty of life regardless of geography. His work has been featured on platforms such as the BBC and The Times (UK). Through his work he strives to portray Zambia in a positive light. With this series of images he aspires to bring to life the beauty and strength of the Zambian people across the country, highlighting their gracious, resilient and amiable nature.

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