A one-woman show: an interview with Marie Yolande St. Fleur

Article Abstract:

Marie Yolande St. Fleur is the only female Haitian photojournalist. She focuses on real life and the suffering of poverty, and includes politics in her photography. Photography is not totally accepted in Haiti, with no magazines to sell to, difficulty in obtaining film and a public afraid of cameras. She hopes that Haitians will recognize photography's importance and cultivate it by copyright protection and developing a national school.

News photographers, Photojournalists

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Haitian studio photography: a hidden world of images

Article Abstract:

Photography studios are common in Haiti, and the public use them to create images of decency instead of the poverty and misery that outsiders consider as the dominant reality. The portrait style consists of formal posing often in full length, and originated in the 19th century. The Haitians retain their dignity in their portraits while 'Looking for the Life' of a good life.

Dark rooms (Photography), Photography studios

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Maruch Santiz Gomez

Article Abstract:

Photography can preserve the images of indigenous people who retain their traditional style of dress. Photographs, like writing, can help people remember traditional beliefs and ways of life. Some people who have had contact with traditional communities can understand a belief from a photograph, but many need explanations of the pictures.

Social aspects, Works, Indigenous peoples, Belief and doubt

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