Faye and Mama Esther – Kiraiyan Katamboi – couldn’t communicate due to speaking different languages, but they connected over pictures of their children and their homes.
It occurred to Faye that despite taking on most of domestic responsibilities, voices like mama Esther were critical in the face of wildlife conversation, yet were rarely heard due to cultural and language barrier. Photography could provide a medium for them to safely express themselves, transcending language barriers, while exploring their own self-determined identities. A partnership ensued shortly after.