Exploring South Sudan Through Photography

Katherine shares her experiences from a photo camp in Juba, South Sudan, where she worked on a project to humanize the lives of children in an orphanage. Through photography, she learned to capture emotions and details, moving beyond mere landscapes. Katherine discusses the universal language of emotions and the vibrant life at the orphanage, including a fashion show. As a law student, she connects her studies with journalism, using photography as a tool for activism. She challenges the perception of South Sudan as merely a war zone, highlighting its culture and life.

What was Katherine's initial assignment in South Sudan?

• To document wildlife

• To humanize the life of children in an orphanage

• To capture the architecture of Juba

• To interview local politicians

How did Katherine's approach to photography change over the three days at the orphanage?

• She began taking photos of the staff instead of the children

• She switched to black and white photography

• She focused more on landscapes each day

• She started capturing more detailed and emotional portraits

What realization did Katherine have about emotions through her photography?

• Emotions are irrelevant in photography

• Emotions are difficult to capture in photos

• Emotions are a universal language

• Emotions are unique to each culture

What event at the orphanage did Katherine find particularly uplifting?

• A sports day

• A fashion show

• A music concert

• A cooking competition

How does Katherine view the relationship between law and photography?

• They are completely unrelated fields

• Photography can highlight societal issues that law can address

• Photography is just a hobby for law students

• Law is more important than photography

What misconception about South Sudan does Katherine want to correct?

• That it is a desert country

• That it has no cultural heritage

• That it is a wealthy nation

• That it is only a war zone

What initiative did Katherine and her peers start after the photo camp?

• A photography school

• A new orphanage

• A cultural exchange program

• South Sudanese Photographers Collective

What does Katherine hope to achieve through her photography?

• To sell her photos internationally

• To become a famous photographer

• To contribute to solving societal problems

• To document her personal life

What does Katherine emphasize about life in South Sudan?

• It lacks any form of entertainment

• It is dominated by foreign influence

• It is vibrant with markets and weddings

• It is solely focused on survival

What was Katherine's reaction to the waitress's question about South Sudan?

• She agreed with the perception

• She was surprised and wanted to change the narrative

• She ignored the question

• She laughed it off