Goodgoods products available at festivals
Soon, I will be present at two festivals with my Goodgoods (fairtrade) selection. There will be products from Vietnam (handmade by ethnic minority women) and products from the Indian Thar desert (handmade by village women from remote settlements), as well as unique posters! I will soon show you more products and tell you more about [...]
First poster proof in Mumbai
Today, I got the news that the first poster proof was ready. The first viewers in Mumbai were very positive about the samples. I hope to receive the final posters soon. The Good Earth Company will donate 50% of the proceeds to Duniya Foundation, you can read more and see the other poster designs here [...]
World Portraits: Fair Trade Stock Photography
World Portraits just released a beautiful promotional folder with photos taken by me, by Robin Utrecht and others. In this folder, you can read about Arjuna who was photographed in front of his house where he sold local snacks. His photo was sold through World Portraits and because he received his share, he can now [...]
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Shortlisted in photo competition
My photo was shortlisted in a photo competition by Digital Camera Magazine (UK). The theme of the competition was ‘green’. And that’s exactly what this Bhopa girl from the Indian Thar desert was wearing: bright green. You can see the other beautiful photos here >>> (both winners and shortlisted photos).
Just published: Nedjma’s bookcover
Publisher De Bezige Bij just published Nedjma’s ‘Reis van de Zintuigen‘ in a (cheap) pocket edition. On the cover one of my photos, taken during a popfestival in The Netherlands (‘Mysteryland’).
World Portraits: more publicity
Leeuwarder Courant, June 15, 2010. See full PDF here >>> In the province where I live, Friesland (The Netherlands), I was interviewed in the local language (which I don’t speak, but more or less understand!) about my photography and World Portraits. The radio documentary (in Dutch and Fries) can be heard here >>> Dutch Radio, [...]
Winner!
Yesterday, the jury of the World Portraits Contest made their unanimous decision: I won! The jury was formed by Hollandse Hoogte director Louis Zaal, photographer and NOS TV-news presenter Sacha de Boer, Margriet magazine-chief editor Leontine van den Bos, and TV producer and fair trade entrepreneur Floortje Dessing. Of course, I will tell you more [...]
Burns: 60 children undergo an operation
Apart from being a photographer, I spent a lot of my time to working as volunteer for Duniya Foundation. We have projects in India and Vietnam. Right now, 60 children with severe burns undergo surgery in Lao Cai in North-Vietnam. My photos are used for fundraising purposes. I portray children with ailments. These can be [...]
Papu Painted
My photo of Papu was recently used as a reference for a painting by Scott Simpson. With permission, of course! To see more of his work, check his website >>> left: © Mirjam Letsch right: © Scott Simpson
Starting all over…
After a serious problem with my previous server, I transferred my website and lost all of it’s contents in the process… I took a deep breath, a glass of wine, and am rebuilding the whole website. Please bear with me, I need some time!
