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ð ðð¢ð¬ð¢ð§ð ðððð« ð¢ð§ ðð¥ðšððð¥ ðð¡ðšððšð ð«ðð©ð¡ð²
At just 17 years old, Kenyan photographer Rohan Shah has made waves on the international photography stage, winning three prestigious awards and positioning himself as one of Africaâs most promising young talents. His recent accolades include:
⢠Runner-Up in the 2024 Nature InFocus Photography Awards
⢠TPOTY (Travel Photographer of the Year) Peopleâs Choice Award in 2023
⢠Runner-Up in the Under-14 category of the Young Travel Photographer of the Year in 2022
His recognition in these global competitions highlights the potential of young African creatives and their ability to compete on a world stage.
ð ðð®ð¥ðð¢ððððððð ððð¥ðð§ð ððð²ðšð§ð ðð¡ð ððð§ð¬
Rohan is not just an accomplished photographer. His interests and talents span multiple disciplines, including sports, music, and community service.
A Passionate Athlete: He is an active player in Kenyaâs Under-18 Rugby Team, demonstrating his commitment to both arts and athletics.
A Gifted Musician: Rohan plays the piano and the tutu, showcasing his artistic depth beyond visual storytelling.
A Leader in Philanthropy: In November 2024, he organized âMara Melodies,â a charity music concert, which raised funds to support schools in the Maasai Mara region. The event successfully financed:
⢠A fully stocked library for underprivileged schools
⢠Essential furniture supplies for local educational institutions
His efforts underline the importance of using art and talent to give back to the community, a philosophy deeply embedded in his approach to life.
ððð¥ðð§ðð¢ð§ð ððððððŠð¢ðð¬, ðð«ðððð¢ð¯ð¢ðð², ðð§ð ððð¬ð¬ð¢ðšð§ ððšð« ððšð§ð¬ðð«ð¯ððð¢ðšð§
Despite his demanding schedule, Rohan has managed to balance his academic commitments, sports, photography, and musicâa feat requiring remarkable time management and dedication.
His future aspirations include pursuing a career in engineering and sports, but he remains deeply committed to wildlife conservation. Through his photography, he hopes to:
Raise awareness about Africaâs rich biodiversity and the importance of conservation
Showcase the beauty of Kenyaâs landscapes and wildlife to the world
Promote sustainable tourism and environmental protection
ð ðð«ð¢ð ð¡ð ð ð®ðð®ð«ð ððšð« ððð§ð²ðð§ ðð§ð ððð«ð¢ððð§ ðð¡ðšððšð ð«ðð©ð¡ð²
Rohanâs journey highlights the potential of young African creatives in fields traditionally dominated by Western artists. His success serves as an inspiration to young photographers across Africa, proving that with passion, dedication, and support, they too can achieve international recognition.
His mother has emphasized the familyâs commitment to supporting other aspiring young Kenyan artists, ensuring that more youth have access to opportunities in the creative industry.
ðð¡ðð«ð ððš ððð ðð¢ð¬ ððšð«ð€?
For those interested in exploring Rohanâs work, his photography can be found on:
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ð ððšð¥ð ððšððð¥ ððšð« ðð¡ð ððð±ð ððð§ðð«ððð¢ðšð§
Rohan Shah is more than a photographerâhe is a symbol of perseverance, creativity, and social responsibility. As he continues to build his portfolio and impact lives, he stands as a beacon of hope for Kenyaâs artistic future.
ðð¡ððâð¬ ððð±ð?
With his talent and determination, the world will surely hear more about Rohan Shah in the coming years. Will he expand his influence in conservation photography? Will he revolutionize how young Africans engage in the global creative scene? Only time will tell.
ðð§ð ðð¡ð¢ð§ð ð¢ð¬ ððð«ððð¢ð§: ððð§ð²ð ð¡ðð¬ ð ð§ðð° ð¬ððð« ðšð§ ðð¡ð ð«ð¢ð¬ð.
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