Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Nairobi, Kenya

Idris Muktar Ibrahim is a Documentary filmmaker & Journalist working between East Africa and the United States. Idris is dedicated to working on films and stories that revolve around human rights, displacement, culture, and geopolitics. His film career focuses on telling the stories of change-makers in business, culture, and technology in the African continent. He’s also produced and reported current affairs and news for several international broadcasters. His documentary “ Finding Home” is currently screening at festivals worldwide. Idris holds a Master’s in Journalism and News Documentary from UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Brian Etole, a visionary visual storyteller, breathes life into narratives through his lens. With a passion for capturing vibrant cultural experiences, Brian explores the essence of African heritage in his work. As the founder of Acious Media, he merges creativity with strategy, crafting compelling stories that resonate globally. With a knack for blending tradition with innovation, Brian's photography and videography reflect the richness of African culture. His journey is fueled by a deep love for storytelling and a commitment to celebrating the diverse tapestry of the African continent.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Reporter / Journalist
• Podcast Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Editor
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Content Strategist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Social Media Producer
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Graphic Designer
• Storyboard Artist

Rich Allela is an award winning photographer, filmmaker & Co-Founder of Picha Images. Allela tells African stories that celebrate their culture and heritage. Allela's work has been published in several magazines and featured in news outlets such as CNN, BBC among others. A pioneer of augmented reality photo art, Allela uses technology to advance storytelling. He now champions African storytelling and aims to inspire the next generation to celebrate these heroes. Rich Allela enjoys nature walks and climbing mountains when he is not daydreaming by large water bodies.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Product Photographer
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Transcriber
• Storyboard Artist

A passionate and technically experienced documentary photographer who strives to produce contents that tell authentic stories which respect the photography subjects and their cultures while still honoring the communications need of an organization. A flexible photojournalist who loves travelling and documenting health related and socio-economic projects touching on the most vulnerable and marginalized in the community. Currently available for an assignment/contract with a dedicated organization to enable me focus my skills extensively.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

I have over two decades of experience as a fixer and radio&television journalist and producer. I have also presented and reported on a major science podcast. I have carried out news, feature and documentary assignments for various international media organisations including the British Broadcasting Corporation and National Public Radio. I also have experience working as a cameraperson including at Rogers Television in Toronto, Canada and as a cameraperson on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Kenya).

• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

I am a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with a wide experience in covering of Africa’s construction, energy, water and environment sectors among others. For more than 15 years I have covered various beats for national newspapers in Kenya and lately took up freelancing fully with some of the news and feature articles have appeared in various construction magazines including Engineering News Record, World Highways, Aggregates Business International, Cement World, Bridge Design and Engineering among others.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist

I'm a journalist, worked as a reporter with Kenya's oldest private owned television station KTN from 2008-2015. And as a features reporter/script writer with CGTN between 2015-2017. I currently work as a correspondent with Deutsche Welle, covering East Africa. I have a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nairobi, that's me in a nutshell! But aside from that I am a documentary filmmaker in my spare time and willing to work on different projects (as long as I can use my camera)

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator

My name is Samuel Wafula, a photojournalist from Kenya. I am currently a freelance photojournalist for several media houses in Kenya including Kenya Television Networks (KTN), Elevate TV Kenya, Al Huda Tv Kenya and others. I am a photographer, videographer, News and Documentary Video Editor, field producer and scriptwriter. My biggest achievements are working on TV programs that Aired on Maisha Magic, KTN, Elevate Tv Kenya and also The Kenya Girl Guides Documentary.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Social Media Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Colorist
• Creative Director
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Fixer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Translator
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Art Director
• Senior Editor
• Digital Content Creator
• Reporter / Journalist

I am a seasoned Field Producer,Fixer/ Photographer in Kenya with 10+ years’ experience creating and managing high-profile Documentary films, TVC & Photography. I have worked with numerous a-list Producers , talented Directors & Photographers from different parts of the World with big and small budgets . My ability to problem solve, think clearly in difficult situations and continually pull off the impossible make me an invaluable team player.

• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Transcriber

I'm a self taught photographer and film maker based in Nairobi, Kenya. I am an approachable, friendly and a hardworking person and confident in communicating with people on all levels. I enjoy working as part of a team but am equally happy working on my own. I have experience working in hostile environments and under pressure especially working for non governmental organisations which make a larger part of my client list. I’m quick to learn and able to take directions well.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Portrait Photographer

Born in Guatemala August 21, 1984. Industrial Engineer by education. Started photography as a hobby, then moved on to filmmaking after discovering the video function on the 5D Mk II. I Have shot documentaries, commercials and delivered news packages for clients as diverse as UNDP, Coca Cola, UNEP, TED, AFP, Al Jazeera, Oxfam, as well as grassroots NGOs in 40 countries from Somalia to Haiti over the last 10 years.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Bringing a new idea to life is the most rewarding aspect of my work. During the creative process, I feel most inspired when I have a new idea and the vision to create it. By working through this process, I design and experiment to refine a particular technique. It is important to maintain an openness and flexibility to listen to the material, which can lead to new discoveries, perpetuating the creative cycle.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Graphic Designer
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Fixer

Peter Ndung’u is an award winning visual storyteller from Nairobi, Kenya with a passion for sharing and documenting nature, wildlife and people stories using photography and film as his preferred mediums. His journey has seen him document stories and work across Africa for 6 years and has also been featured on global platforms and publications such as CNN, QZ and National Geographic in addition to being exhibited on several occasions.

• Drone Operator
• Landscape Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer

Premium traditional and contemporary art in photography and audio-visual storytelling, on people, spaces and culture, best describes the passion that thrives in what I do. A background in film, production management and art directing and the ability to maximise on productivity whilst continuing to fortify my knowledge and skills is the value I build on. Receptive and motivated, for me, storytelling is the only way to reach the core of humanity.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Product Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Commercial DP
• Senior Editor

Bobby is a photographer turned producer/ director. He has a firm rooted belief that art is a connector and catalyst for human change. Bobby has travelled from the remote reaches of South American jungles to the highlands of Ethiopia in search of unique stories that showcase growth and transformation. He regularly works with non-profits and NGOs around the globe. He splits time between Nairobi, Kenya and the US.

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Landscape Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

AfrikaLive.TV is a Pan-African film and television company based in Nairobi Kenya dealing with video content production for traditional media (TV), online media and corporates. We are widely travelled (Around Africa) youthful filmmakers/journalists/video producers who are dedicated, committed and hardworking. Our aim is to produce positive, entertaining and uplifting content from all over Africa. All our content is creatively conceptualized and produced in high quality.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Translator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Sound Designer
• Drone Operator

Articulate, detail-focused journalist with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, media expertise, and adaptability and a keen eye for effective communication strategies. As I embark on a new chapter in my career, I am excited to leverage my extensive journalistic experience to excel in a Communication. My commitment to accurate, engaging, and purpose-driven communication makes me an asset in amplifying organizational messages and building meaningful connections.

• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Graphic Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Camera Talent
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Audio Storyteller
• Reporter / Journalist
• TV News Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Transcriber
• Digital Content Creator

Everybody has a story to tell, and I believe it is our duty to tell them ethically. While travelling, I work as a freelance multimedia journalist, field producer, social media content creator and photographer. Curious about social and environmental issues, a pragmatic empath and one to never shy away from an adventure. I am a proactive and dynamic individual that aims to approach each project with a detail oriented and creative eye.

• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Digital Content Creator
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Social Media Producer
• Production Assistant
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Portrait Photographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host

Mumo Liku is a photographer, film and documentaries producer. He has worked with a range of companies that include Fogo Gaucho, Samsung, Jumia Kenya, Villa Rosa Kempinski, Save The Children among others. He has a passion for creating great television and film content for the Kenyan and African market as well as the world.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

Award winning Multimedia Journalist, Producer, Writer, Photographer, TV Presenter and Moderator with a track record of successfully developing story ideas, scripting, and production management. Over ten years of professional experience in the international media arena collaborating with high-end multi-media production companies to bring a truthful, creative and global perspective to storytelling.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Reporter / Journalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Copy Editor
• Executive Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Editor
• Art Director
• Post-Production Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Fixer
• Transcriber