Local photographer nominated for award
The awards are continental and provide a platform for African photographers to showcase photography, expressionism and inventiveness on a global stage.
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Duduza – Manelisi Vala from Dunnottar, a wedding, portrait and events photographer, has been nominated at the Africa Photo Awards.
The awards are continental and provide a platform for African photographers to showcase photography, expressionism and inventiveness on a global stage.
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He has been nominated in the wedding category for two of his images.
To secure the award, the community can vote for him at www.africaphotoawards.co.za
Voting closes on January 15 and the awards event will take place in Johannesburg.
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“I started photography professionally in 2014, when I established my photography company Viii. Photography is my passion, therefore, seeing people vote for me would be nice.
“Voters also stand to win some really awesome prizes,” said Vala.
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