
A girl is whole by all means.. not a toy by any means…underneath her hair and expressions is a sign that beckons: "Please, Handle With Care.” - Anonymous
A girl is whole by all means.. not a toy by any means…underneath her hair and expressions is a sign that beckons: "Please, Handle With Care.” - Anonymous
"Faith has taught me to see the miraculous in everyday life: the miracle of ordinary black women resisting and rising above evil forces in society, where forces work to destroy and subvert the creative power and energy my mother and grandmother taught me God gave black women." - Delores Williams
Catching some sleep after a long day of selling wares by the side of the road.
Mothers and daughters sharing their personal stories and challenges concerning public transport in their area, concerned for their personal safety and that of their children, in their local community.
Instinctively, I stop and stare like a weirdo in awe of my surroundings and the people, probably like most photographers, as I contemplate how each shot should be captured in an interesting way…with that Mo Matli aesthetic, which honestly, I’m not always certain of but definitely know it when I feel it.
On the surface, we are together. Together as confidantes of one another. Together as a companions in life. Together, in the eyes of the world, as friends.
I've witnessed a spectrum of people that would rather be caught dead than to have their picture taken dressed in their work attire.
I was a little girl, a beautiful and innocent one. Those who loved me would tell me everyday “don’t let anyone sweep dirt against your feet, or you won’t marry!”