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Zooming into the life of a freelance photographer

Mercy Nguyo of Learcy Photography (Photo courtesy, Thomas Mwangi)

Mercy Nguyo has a personality bigger than life. And going by the stories of her life in primary and high schools, she has always been boisterous. Nothing dims her enthusiasm, not even the narration of her transition from employment to self-employment.

“I have learned to respect my money,” she says. “I was used to swiping.”

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