I’m an Aussie girl and have been living and working in Uganda for the past fifteen years. Apart from my “regular” day job, I’m also a freelance photographer.
I arrived in Uganda in August 2000 with my husband, after an eight-month overland journey that began in London in December 1999. Travelling by 4x4, we crossed continents and borders, and it was during this journey that I realised the importance of documenting the people and places we encountered — through both photography and writing.
Soon after we reached Uganda, we volunteered to help build a school in Gulu, in the north. When the project was completed, we made the decision to stay — for the foreseeable future — and make Kampala our home, a city that remains one of the best places to visit in Uganda for its creative energy and cultural spirit.
Through travel and documentary photography, my goal is simple: to share the beauty I’ve seen, especially here in Uganda, with others. Along the way, I’ve picked up countless Uganda travel tips — insights that come from living here, not just passing through — and I see every image as a visual gift for those who may never get to experience these places in person, but who can still feel their magic through an image.
You can see more of Clare's photography on her website here and her Facebook page here.
written by
Clare Wise de Wet
updated 06.11.2020
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