Photographer and film-maker Harry Hook's documentary 'Photographing Africa' details his travels around the African continent to capture photographs of remote tribal communities.
Hook grew up in Sudan and Kenya, and over the past four decades, has carved a prolific career out of documenting life in Africa.
The central storyline in the documentary concerns Hook's search to find five Samburu tribal women whom he photographed nearly 30 years ago. Curious about how their lives may have changed with the times -- and eager to give them a copy of his photographs of them -- Hook decides to try and track them down.
It's no easy task however, as the women belong to a semi-nomadic tribe in Samuburuland, a region that is roughly the size of New Jersey state.
The documentary will air on BBC Four.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Tribal Anthropology
- There is an opportunity to create documentaries showcasing the life and evolution of tribal cultures around the world.
- Photography Innovation
- Developing new methods and technology for capturing high-quality photos in remote locations is a lucrative industry opportunity.
- Remote Communication
- Innovative communication tools can help bridge the gap between tribal communities and the rest of the world in a meaningful way.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Film and Documentary Production
- Developing documentaries that showcase remote tribes and their lifestyles can be a profitable niche market.
- Photography and Camera Equipment Manufacturing
- Developing equipment that can withstand the rugged demands of remote tribal photography would be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Global Communications and Connectivity Providers
- Developing communication tools to allow remote tribes to connect with the rest of the world would be a highly impactful and disruptive innovation.
