Residents of an informal settlement in the province Free State, South Africa. These people are called shack dwellers and live mostly in or nearby industrial areas in impoverished areas in a makeshift shack made from materials such as tin, plastic, or wood. These small shacks are characterized by lack of basic amenities, poor sanitation and no electricity, where residents are unable to afford proper housing. Despite these challenges and although these residents are unable to afford proper housing, they are still trying to make it a home.
Frank Trimbos (1978, The Netherlands) is a documentary & portrait photographer in South Africa.
After completing the school of Photography in Amsterdam specialized in Documentary photography. Frank began to explore the lines of storytelling, documentary and portrait photography to engage with issues of cultural, social and historical significance.
In 2010 Frank moved from The Netherlands to South Africa where he began to experience the South African everyday life, capturing social issues and exploring marginalized communities.
Awards 2021 17th Pollux Awards: Winner serie Culture & Daily Life
2021 Zilveren Camera (Dutch): 2nd place Arts & Entertainment
2020 Africa Photo Awards (Africa): 1st place editorial
2019 MIFA (Int) : 2nd place Event
2019 BIFA (Int) : 2nd place Event
2018 Alfred Fried Photo Award (Intl) - Shortlist
2018 Px3 (Intl) - Curated selection exhibition
2016 Photoville, The Fence 2016 (USA) - Featured Photographer
2014 Int’l Photography Awards (Intl) – 2nd place, Social Cause
2014 Sony world Photo Awards (Intl) – Shortlist, Arts and Culture
2014 PhotoVisa (Rus) – Finalist
2013 Zilveren Camera (Dutch) – 1st place, Arts, Culture and Entertainment
2013 PDN: The Look, Fashion (USA) – 1st place, Runway/ Street Scene
2013 Int’l Photography Awards (Intl) – 1st place, Children, 1st place top pick
2012 Art of Building Photo contest (UK) – Finalist
2012 Sony world Photo Awards (Intl) – Commended, People
2009 Zilveren Camera (Dutch) – 3rd Place, Daily Life
