Episode 7: Rooted in the People: Photography of the Revolution and Beyond with Laura El-Tantawy

In the first episode of Season 2, we speak to British-Egyptian photographer, Laura El-Tantawy. We discuss Laura’s expansive career as a photographer, from her moving images of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, exploring her experience as both a photographer and an Egyptian, to the challenges photographers face today, and how she maintains the dignity of her subjects.

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Laura El-Tantawy is an award winning British/Egyptian documentary photographer, artful book maker & mentor. She is a Canon Ambassador, representing the global camera giant’s vision & passion for visual storytelling.

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Learn more about Laura’s work:

Discover her website: https://www.lauraeltantawy.com/
Follow Laura on Instagram: @laura_el_tantawy