The idea of a salesmen photo series may not sound like the most enticing of subjects, but when it’s taken in a Nairobi slum, it becomes really intriguing and entertaining—considering some of the things being sold.
These candid door-to-door portraits of salesmen were captured by photographer Filippo Romano. Wanting to document the salesmen of Africa, Romano’s fascinating salesmen photo series ‘Nomadic Sellers’ was mostly shot in eastern Nairobi, in a slum called Mathare. With a population of 600,000 people in such a tiny space, the job of these salesmen is tough and hectic.
Selling things like medicine, Chinese lampshades, pesticides, SIM cards and mobile phones, the series in powerful because it shows the needs of humans around the world.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Door-to-door Salesmen Photography
- Capturing the candid portraits of door-to-door salesmen in various regions presents an opportunity for documentary-style photography.
- Nomadic Selling
- Nomadic selling, practiced by those in rural areas, provides an opportunity for businesses to reach distant customer bases.
- Documenting Street Life
- Documenting the day-to-day lives of people in different regions can create captivating and intriguing photo series.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Exploration of captivating industries, lifestyles, and regions through photography presents opportunities for documentary-style photojournalism.
- Retail
- Businesses could take advantage of the nomadic selling business model to tap into distant customer bases.
- Travel/tourism
- Documenting street life, culture, and way of life in various regions can attract tourists to visit and experience local communities.
