Documentary

Mothers of a Nation: Jinja, Uganda

Ansley West Documentary Fine Art Photography - Mothers of a Nation Series

Mothers of a Nation is about a group of empowered Ugandan women living with HIV and their fight for survival through sustainable farming methods.  These photographs are in conjunction with a short film I shot on 16MM. Narrated by Florence, a 55 year old woman that has been living with the virus for over 13 years, the film weaves together 16MM footage of the women living and working as their stories of betrayal and suffering unfold…more

Cowboy Culture: Pinedale, Wyoming

Ansley West Documentary Fine Art Photography - Cowboy Culture: Pinedale, Wyoming Series

The photographs are about a small ranching community, which is experiencing a natural gas boom. Wyoming is the third largest contributor of natural gas behind Alaska and Texas.  Sublette County has been a ranching community since the late 1800s when most of the resident’s great grandfathers settled the land…more

Candler Park: Atlanta, Georgia

Ansley West Documentary Fine Art Photography - Candler Park: Atlanta, Georgia Series

I have been a silent observer of Candler Park and Lake Claire over the past few months. I was hesitating on moving back to Atlanta, but this neighborhood has really made me enjoy my decision with its small town charm in the middle of the city. I set out every day on foot, with my camera in hand, as a traveler through my own neighborhood…more

Dominican Republic

Ansley West Documentary Fine Art Photography - Dominican Republic Series

The photographs are of the town of Los Claveles, Altamira in the Cibao Region of the Dominican Republic where I visited a friend in the United States Peace Corps.  She lived with the Lendof/Rodriguez Family and was an Agroforestry Volunteer…more

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