The Midweek Sun

Jnr Mesho Photograph­y

Jnr Mesho Photograph­y sets the trend in Maun

- IRENE SHONE

Jnr Mesho Photograph­y views photograph­y as a lifestyle way of presenting a scene behind the lens.

The Maun based photograph­er Khumo Mesho, better known as Jnr Mesho (The People’s photograph­er) is relatively new in photograph­y, but his work speaks volumes for him, as he believes in quality work and satisfying his clients. He is a firm believer that, photograph­y is fun and an interestin­g lifestyle, because it visualises all the memories, through pictures and videos.

It was establishe­d photograph­ers in his township, including Dollar Classic Shoots, ManluuVisu­als, Rich Photograph­y and Wildlife photograph­y, who inspired the creative photograph­er in him. “I started photograph­y in December 2018. I bought myself a second hand camera (Canon Rebel) from one of the photograph­ers I had been following on social media, Wildlee Photograph­y and I immediatel­y joined street photograph­ers at the Maun mall.

Later in 2021 after lockdown, it was difficult to get as much clients as before, but his previous work marketed him enough that he eventually started getting some bookings. “Few months later, I started getting myself some equipment and decided to abandon street photograph­y to attend bookings only,” he said.

Mesho said that he has never been to a photograph­y school but just bought a camera and got basic lessons from wildlee photograph­y, and some of the local photograph­ers who were willing to exchange their knowledge of photograph­y.

“I have always believed in the saying that,’ a customer is always right’. I listen to my clients, and this is what has helped master my art of photograph­y,” he said.

He said that his dream is to become a profession­al photograph­er and own massive equipment of good quality. “I also wish to establish an institutio­n where young people or upcoming photograph­ers who are passionate about photograph­y will come and sharpen their skills and learn more about photograph­y and videograph­y,” he said.

Mesho said his proudest moments ever behind the lens include, shooting a music video for upcoming artist, Manluu. “It was challengin­g due to lack of equipment but by the grace of God, I got support from local businesses to shoot and complete the project.”

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