I make pictures that still mean something in twenty years.
Documentary, portrait and event photography across The Gambia — told with available light, patience, and an eye for the moment between the moments.
Hello, I'm Awa
I picked up my first camera at a naming ceremony in Bakau and never really put it down. What I chase isn't the posed smile — it's the half-second before it, when people forget the lens is there.
I shoot weddings, portraits, brand stories and documentary work across The Gambia and beyond. I work quietly, in natural light, and I deliver galleries you'll actually want to print.
To photograph people the way they'd want to be remembered — honestly, warmly, and without the fuss.
Selected work
Awa & Modou — Bakau Wedding
A two-day celebration from henna night to the walima, shot fly-on-the-wall.
Wedding · Documentary
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Tanji Fishermen
A dawn series on the men and boats of Tanji landing site.
Documentary · Personal
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Insa — Studio Portraits
Editorial portrait session for a Gambian musician's debut release.
Portrait · Editorial
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Kombo Coffee — Brand Story
Product and founder photography for a Serrekunda roastery.
Brand · Commercial
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Faces of Albert Market
Environmental portraits of Banjul's traders, in their own stalls.
Documentary · Portrait
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Why choose us
Available light, always
I work with the light that's there. It's softer, truer, and it ages far better than flash.
Quiet on the day
You'll barely know I'm there. The best frames come when no one's performing for the camera.
Print-ready galleries
High-resolution, hand-edited images delivered in a private online gallery you keep.
Travel anywhere
Based in Banjul, but I'll follow the story upcountry or overseas.
Gallery
What our customers say
“Awa caught moments from our wedding we didn't even know happened. We cried looking through the gallery.”
“She made our little roastery look like a magazine. Sales jumped the week we posted her photos.”
Pricing
Portrait Session
- 1–2 hours, one location
- Both studio and outdoor options
- 20+ hand-edited images
- Private online gallery
- Print release included
WeddingPopular
- Full-day coverage
- Second shooter included
- 400+ edited images
- Highlight gallery within 7 days
- Optional printed album
Brand & Commercial
- Product & founder photography
- Usage rights for web & social
- Half or full-day shoots
- Art direction included
- Fast 5-day turnaround
Frequently asked questions
How do I book you?+
Message me on WhatsApp with your date and what you have in mind. I'll confirm availability, talk through the shoot, and hold the date with a small deposit.
How long until I get my photos?+
Portraits within 5 days, weddings within two weeks with a highlight gallery in the first 7 days. Every image is hand-edited — I never bulk-export.
Do you travel upcountry or abroad?+
Always. I'm based in Banjul but travel for the right story. Upcountry travel is at cost; international is quoted per trip.
What do I actually receive?+
A private online gallery of high-resolution, edited images you can download and print, with a print release. Albums and prints are available on request.
Get in touch
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | By appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |