×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Return of photography in CBD in the age of smartphones

A photographer in the streets of Nairobi photographs a client on Sunday afternoon.[Denis Kibuchi, Standard]

Nairobi's central business district (CBD) streets are inundated with photographers, mostly young men on a Sunday afternoon. They spot expensive cameras and "small umbrellas to control lighting." They locate sites with iconic buildings in the background.

What's reviving photography in the age of smartphones?

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in