Woman of the Samburu tribe, Kenya. Beads have been an integral part of Samburu culture since before Europeans arrived. Beads denote many things in Samburu culture: wealth, age, gender, and status.
I took up photography 13 years ago, and found my interest piqued by its magic, taking it up initially as a part-time hobby and then as an all-consuming life-style. My inspiration comes from the manifold different cultures across the world: the people who are part of them, the street scenes that define them, and their customs, beliefs and ceremonies. Eager and motivated to showcase what I could, I have travelled to more than 50 countries in my determination to share these unique cultures with my viewers. My work has has won numerous prestigious international photographic awards over the years.
Awards Too many to mention. Details can be found under the Awards section on my website www.ivanferrer.com
