Team and community
The power of co-creation

“Photography allows me to belong to the lives of the people I portray and therefore be able to tell their story in an intimate and honest way. I hope that through my work people can recognize dignity and different ways of living.”

“Soon I realised that stories with pictures are more realistic and that I wanted to describe the scenes I see in writing and through pictures.”

“When Fairpicture contacted me, the platform had already worked with several female photographers – all trustworthy people who want to make a difference with their photography.”

“What we see with our eyes is always subjective. Fairpicture brings this into public awareness.”

“There are so many excellent local visual creators, everywhere in the world. By trusting their professionalism and working with them, we create opportunities.”

“The idea of Fairpicture is as simple as it is logical. Fairpicture says in one word what it is all about. That is important and powerful.”

“I believe that visual stories have the ability to reach out to people, to engage them and to start conversations. This is what motivates me to do what I do.”

“Mashrou Leila says that ‘treating oppression, not as a source of victimhood, but as the fertile ground from which resistance can be weaponized’. I am motivated to do the same through my stories using photography and films as my medium.”

“Through photography I hope that I will be able to tell better stories that really have an impact on my society and anyone who can relate to it.”

“We need the stories of the people connected to the photographs to really understand photography. These stories are given space at Fairpicture.”

“Our image of reality determines our actions of tomorrow. That's why it is vital that we resist using stereotypical and manipulative pictures and videos.”

“Fairpicture links fair business relations with fair communication and relies on the values of equality, inclusion and solidarity.”

“At Fairpicture, I have the chance to work with the most amazing visual creators from all over the world. What more could I ask for?”

“Fairpicture – a plausible business model that bridges the gaps. Fairpicture lets the photos do the talking.”

“Images influence the way we think of the world. That’s why it’s important that they come from the people whose stories we are telling.”

“The ethos of Fairpicture is something I align with. I believe that local people should tell local stories because they understand the nuances of the people and spaces they document.”

“Fairpicture is an organisation that allows me, as a visual creator, to fulfil my mission of serving communities around the world in general and those in my country in particular.”

“I am happy that I’m a small part of Fairpicture’s big world. It’s an enriching experience that focuses on important and deep issues and stories in the place where I live.”

“Working for global and social justice by looking at the world - and ourselves - through new lenses: that's Fairpicture.”

“Photographs are more than pictures. They give us a glimpse of the world, which is not made up of moments, but of countless small and large stories.”

“With the Fairpicture community, we advocate for visual imagery that does justice to everyone.”

“We are very happy about the cooperation with Fairpicture who enables CARE to show its humanitarian work as seen through the eyes of a local professional. If we can hire a female photographer, it is even better because women and girls are core to the mission of CARE´s global work.”