Addis Aemero

Though trained as an agricultural economist, Ethiopian female photographer Addis has had a long and enchanting affair with photography from a very young age. Highly influenced by both her mother and grandfather, who were photographers, Addis began her life with photography in her mother’s studio where she used to help her develop analog photos. Her mother’s studio acted as a hands-on introduction to commercial photography. However, things didn’t take off until she met her grandfather, a person that greatly influenced her decision to fully pursue photography. Addis grew up comprehending that photography has the power to preserve the past and the present to the future.