Biography:
Over years of poking into the dusty corners and vibrant streets of Asia, primarily as a chief photographer with The Associated Press, and now as an independent photographer, I've developed the knack of quickly connecting with people, and...
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Editorial, Empowerment, Indonesia, Photography, Women
These are some. examples of empowered Indonesian Women. the first three are portraits of Sita Tyasutami, who was the first recorded case of Covid-19 in Indonesia. Because she is a dancer, and because her name was released via the press, she was bombarded on social media with horrible name calling by people who assumed she is a sex worker, which she is not. She has since recovered and is a strong voice educating on the dangers of Covid-19 and social media bullying. The other images are of various rural Indonesian women living in the countryside.