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EP.44 | Mandisa Mkhwanazi (Market Photo Workshop)

2025-04-2733:34

In this episode, photographer Mandisa Mkhwanazi from KwaZulu-Natal shares her journey into photography, inspired by her grandfather’s legacy and childhood. Mkhwanazi discusses her early experiments with cameras, encouragement from teachers, and her subsequent formal training at City Varsity. Mandisa further speaks on blending environmental themes and personal storytelling in her work, her experience at the Photo Incubator program, and her aspirations going forward. —-----------------------------------------------------------ContactsWhatsApp : +2781 570 6323Email : wanderingnxumalo@gmail.com—------------------------------------------------------------CreditsProduced by Musa N. Nxumalo and Dee SikoTheme Music : Mathroom (Fraderick Clarke —------------------------------------------------------------Follow Mandisa Makhwanazi on instagram: @mandisamkhwanazi —------------------------------------------------------------[Timestamps](00:00:00) Mandisa introduces herself, shares her background(00:01:12) First Camera and Early Interest(00:01:26) Grandfather’s Photography and Influence (00:02:52) Early School Years and First Photos (00:03:39) School Trips and Teacher Encouragement (00:04:32) Making Photography a Hobby (00:05:35) Keeping Early Photos and Reconnecting (00:06:31) First Formal Training: Local Workshop (00:07:06) College and Formal Education (00:08:34) Details of the Market Photo Workshop(00:09:40) Mandisa on choosing Photography in College(00:12:38) Mandisa on developing Artistic direction (00:13:29) Commercial vs. Conceptual Focus in College (00:15:01) The influences and Artistic Practice (00:16:13) Recycling, Environment, and Self-Expression (00:19:14) Intentions and Future Goals(00:21:34) Personal Enjoyment and Nostalgia(00:22:23) Photo Incubator Program: Discovery and Application(00:25:55) Experience in the Incubator Program(00:27:43) Looking Forward: Exhibition and Collaboration(00:29:34) Pricing Artwork and Valuing Effort(00:30:09) Closing Reflections and Host’s Feedback (00:32:10) Outro and Final Thoughts—------------------------------------------------------------[References]Tools and Websites"Photo Incubator Program""Market Photo Workshop"Notable Mentions"Roger Ballen"Concepts and Ideas"Three Rs: Re-use, Recycle, Reduce"General Themes"Environmental Awareness"