I’ve Been Nominated for the 2025 BAKE Awards! Vote for Billy Miaron – Photography Creator of the Year I’m excited to share that I’ve been nominated for Photography Creator of the Year in the 2025 BAKE Awards. This nomination celebrates the stories I’ve told across Kenya. From community heroes to the landscapes and cultures that …
A Beginner’s Guide to Documentary Photography
A Beginner’s Guide to Documentary Photography A Practical Guide for Upcoming Photographers Documentary photography is powerful. It’s emotional, honest, human, and, at its best, it can shift perspectives and inspire change. After my last article went out, I received a flood of messages from upcoming photographers asking the same question: “How do I start in ...
How Documentary Photography Drives Social Change in Africa
How Documentary Photography Drives Social Change in Africa Hi, my name is Billy Miaron, an award-winning documentary photographer and filmmaker from Kenya. Simply put, a documentary photographer is a visual journalist. My job is to create visual evidence that sparks action and demands a response. Have you ever been scrolling through your phone when one ...
My Film wins Best Documentary Award
I am beyond thrilled to share that my documentary, The Braves of Naning’oi, has won the Best Documentary Film Award at the Varsity Film Expo 2024! This prestigious recognition celebrates not only the hard work and dedication poured into this project but also the incredible stories of courage and resilience that inspired it. Braves of …
Kahawa 1893: Empowering Women & Girls Through Coffee
In 2023, Kahawa 1893 sold more than $3 million worth of coffee. Earlier this year, I had the incredible opportunity to join Margaret Nyamumbo, the founder of Kahawa 1893, in Kisii, Kenya. This experience not only deepened my understanding of the coffee industry but also gave me a firsthand look at Margaret’s unwavering commitment to …
Climate Change, Child Marriages & FGM
Climate Change, Early Marriages, and FGM: A Vicious Cycle of Poverty in Maasai Communities Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. The devastating impacts of climate change are being felt in many corners of the world, but for indigenous communities like the Maasai in Kenya, it’s an existential crisis. Beyond the …