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Karin Retief
Photojournalist
The 80's
In the beginning..
From studying photography at Tech and being employed at my first job as a junior press photographer for Die Volksblad in Bloemfontein.
The 90's
The 90s were crazy and exciting—South Africa went from a police state to a rainbow nation. Being in the media at that time, documenting history in the making, was exhilarating.
Early 2000
Chief photographer at the cape times
My last years as a news photographer—although I would do ad hoc news work for Reuters and AFP—I delved into documentary and social issues as a freelancer after leaving the newspapers.
Documentaries
I love shooting documentaries because they allow me to dive deep into real stories, capturing raw emotions, untold struggles, and moments of resilience. I always try to give a voice to those who might otherwise go unheard, shedding light on important social, environmental, and humanitarian issues.
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