Hyderabad, India, 2016
Daylight
Sikh Boy
A young Sikh boy pictured wearing Sikhi Saroop, traditional clothing and turban worn by followers of the Sikh faith. Studio portrait, London, 2016.
My Final Frame
My final frame shot at the Kurmaguda Academy for Relief and Education in Hyderabad. Housed over several floors in an old building to the south of the city, hundreds of local children are provided with a free education. One of my favourite places that I have visited in India over many years, KARE is an inspirational project. Visiting and meeting the staff and children was one of the highlights of my year. Thanks Tom Holloway for the opportunity to visit.
Stars Shining Brightly
In a world where world leaders and potential US presidents, openly push forward anti Muslim sentiment, three small muslim girls living in the slums of a poor Hyderabad neighbourhood grasp an opportunity to get an education. Hurting nobody, their Hijab offending nobody, they pose happily for my photograph. Hyderabad August 2016
Listening
A small boy at the Patashala School in Hyderabad, India. Pictured here in the reception classroom listening to his teacher, August 2016
Sisters
Girls at the Kurmaguda Academy for Relief and Education in Hyderabad, pictured in August 2016
Kurmaguda Academy for Relief and Education 4
I was given the opportunity to photograph the staff and students here by a friend of mine, Tom Holloway. Tom lives in India and works extensively in humanitarian causes. Thanks also to Ghouse for getting me there.
Tom Holloway, thehindu.com news
“Education breeds confidence, confidence breeds hope, hope breeds peace” Confucius
A small boy sits in class at the Kurmaguda Academy for relief and Education, Hyderabad, India, August 2016. K.A.R.E provides care and education for children and young adults who would otherwise go without.
