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Years ago, I had this great opportunity thanks to my best friend Arnaud to take part as a photographer in a humanitarian project in Burkina Faso.

As an art photographer and portrait lover, I naturally took this chance to get on this memorable journey in the quest of knowing more about the daily life of people in this part of Africa. It's been such a wonderful journey! I’ve been amazed by the great warmness, creativity, and kindness of each and every one of them. They all opened their heart with such truth to my camera. This is my selection of their best shots!

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A Student Showing His Good Results, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

A Student Showing His Good Results, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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The Wise And Hospitable Man In His Floral-Patterned Shirt Was Riding Peacefully During My Walk And Stopped His Bicycle To Share Such A Nice Moment Of Talking And Exchanging

The Wise And Hospitable Man In His Floral-Patterned Shirt Was Riding Peacefully During My Walk And Stopped His Bicycle To Share Such A Nice Moment Of Talking And Exchanging

This kind of human warmness is rare to see in our days in most parts of the world!

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Woman At The Livestock Market, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Woman At The Livestock Market, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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I Met This Man In The Central Market Of Fada N'Gourma Where He Had A Humble Corner To Sell A Variation Of Bag Packs

I Met This Man In The Central Market Of Fada N'Gourma Where He Had A Humble Corner To Sell A Variation Of Bag Packs

When I moved towards him, he instantly noticed and turned himself directly to the camera with such charisma wearing a “boubou”—a typical flowing wide-sleeved robe worn by men in much of West Africa.

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Kids Studying In A Classroom, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Kids Studying In A Classroom, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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Luisa Vasconcelos
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

May the Universe, God, Allah and all the Invisible forces allow them to make their dreams come true, hopefully in a better world.

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Young Girl Standing In Front Of A Traditional House In Fada N’Gourma

Young Girl Standing In Front Of A Traditional House In Fada N’Gourma

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The Visit To The Central Market In Burkina Faso Was A Memorable Time. I Had A Chance To Witness The Daily Life Of Hospitable People In The Locality Who All Dressed Impressively In Their Colorful And Typically Patterned Garments

The Visit To The Central Market In Burkina Faso Was A Memorable Time. I Had A Chance To Witness The Daily Life Of Hospitable People In The Locality Who All Dressed Impressively In Their Colorful And Typically Patterned Garments

I had a chance to witness the daily life of hospitable people in the locality who all dressed impressively in their colorful and typically patterned garments

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Luisa Vasconcelos
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The African pattern and mix of colors has always amazing me. It's wonderful.

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Portrait Of An Elderly Woman Sitting Under A Baobab Tree, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Portrait Of An Elderly Woman Sitting Under A Baobab Tree, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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Two Brothers In The Market, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Two Brothers In The Market, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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A Mother And Her Child, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

A Mother And Her Child, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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Father & Son, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Father & Son, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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Kid Playing During Recreation Time At School, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Kid Playing During Recreation Time At School, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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Portrait Of Kid At School, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Portrait Of Kid At School, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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I Was Walking Around Fada Ngourma In A Hot Summer Morning

I Was Walking Around Fada Ngourma In A Hot Summer Morning

My camera paused on this little kid wearing his typical cotton short pyjamas while he was tasting a fresh mango and watching me with such determination!

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Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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Portrait Of A Child, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Portrait Of A Child, Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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These Limestone Formations Called Dômes De Fabedougou Were Sculpted Into Quirky Dome-Like Shapes Over Millennia By Water And Erosion. Banfora, Burkina Faso

These Limestone Formations Called Dômes De Fabedougou Were Sculpted Into Quirky Dome-Like Shapes Over Millennia By Water And Erosion. Banfora, Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso Is A Multi-Ethnic Country. The Mossi Are The Widest One And Make Up Approximately 50.2% Of The Population

Burkina Faso Is A Multi-Ethnic Country. The Mossi Are The Widest One And Make Up Approximately 50.2% Of The Population

Most ethnic groups in the southern and central parts of country practice farming, artistry, and metalwork.

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Scene At The Market Of Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

Scene At The Market Of Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso

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Taxi Driver, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Taxi Driver, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Daily Life, Banfora, Burkina Faso

Daily Life, Banfora, Burkina Faso

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Abandoned Building, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Abandoned Building, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Portrait Of An Elderly Man In Ouagadougou, Capital City Of Burkina Faso

Portrait Of An Elderly Man In Ouagadougou, Capital City Of Burkina Faso

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