Articles by Maheder Haileselassie Tadese

Maheder is a freelance photographer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. People and changes being a main inspiration to most of her documentary work, Maheder mainly focuses on telling stories, documenting changes and giving voices to what she considers to be voiceless in her community. Photo Exhibitions she has participated in include Morning Star Mall, Addis Ababa (October, 2014), “Photojournalists in Conflict”, World Press Freedom Day Celebrations in Finland, Helsinki (May, 2016) and the most recent one, “In Quest for” Goethe- Institute, Addis Ababa Ethiopia (August25 - Sep 30, 2016). In addition, she will also be presenting her works at the fourth edition of Addis Foto Fest which will take place from December 12th – 21st, 2016 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Moreover, in April 2015, Maheder was among the top 10 honorable mention of women Professional artists after participating in the art competition announced by the USA embassy in Addis Ababa. She is currently working on personal projects involving documentary Photography works.