<p>My name is Andrew Walmsley and your listening to episode 172 of photography insights. &nbsp;This is the show that interviews people from the photography world.</p> <p>Today we get to talk about documentary photography and about subject that is worth you knowing about. &nbsp;When I first approached Matilde Simas about her work I was interested in her approach and how she worked given the difficult subject. &nbsp;So to better explain Matilde is a documentary photographer from Boston in the USA. &nbsp;Matilde is a graduate of psychology, a humanitarian (founded Capture Humuanity which we discuss) , parent and photographer. &nbsp;The work is all about human rights and has had her work across galleries around the world.</p> <p>Matilde herself is a lovely person and the work is about careful thought of representing this subject matter, &nbsp;It's been achieved with some class, dignity and respect of the survivors of trafficking. &nbsp;Trafficking is one of the subjects we have heard about but don't always know &nbsp;much about. &nbsp;There maybe some sad parts to the interview as it's pretty emotional stuff hearing about this, but I urge you to carry on.</p> <p>You can see more of her work and the countries she has been to on her website and this will provide a better focus of the problems in that area. &nbsp;It's not something that is happening in third world countries either, it happens everywhere as you will hear!</p> <p>We also approach the topic of the Massai warriors and female genital modification too, which again is another human right issue in many countries. &nbsp;Having choice is not always clear or straight forward, despite the health concerns.</p> <p><br></p> <p>So in this one:</p> <ul> <li>support, shelters &amp; psychological help</li> <li>NGO's</li> <li>vulnerability</li> <li>forced labour, marriage and servants</li> <li>cybersex</li> <li>re-trafficking</li> <li>FGM</li> <li>Massai customs</li> <li>portraiture</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p>Website - <a href="https://www.matildesimas.com/">https://www.matildesimas.com/</a></p> <p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattie_simas/">https://www.instagram.com/mattie_simas/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Friends of the show</strong></p> <p>Steve at Chroma - Find out more about his range here &nbsp;<a href="https://chroma.camera/">https://kosmofoto.com/2022/02/chroma-cameras-unveils-new-medium-format-models-and-new-camera-shutter-plans/</a></p> <p>For all your c41 developing needs -<a href="https://filmdev.co.uk/"> https://filmdev.co.uk/</a></p> <p>Great and affordable zines from Static Age - <a href="https://www.staticage.co.uk/">https://www.staticage.co.uk/</a></p>