BLOG - Matilde Simas Photography

Oct

The State of Documentary and Photojournalism

It’s fascinating how much the field of documentary and photojournalism photography has evolved in recent years. When I reflect on my journey, from photographing survivors of human trafficking to my work with the Limd Kind Foundation, I see how ...

Sep

Premiering WOMAN RISING at the Rhode Island International Film Festival

Premiering WOMAN RISING at the Rhode Island International Film FestivalThis year, I had the immense privilege of premiering my film, WOMAN RISING, at the prestigious Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF). As one of the top film ...

Feb

A Decade of Impact: Celebrating Matilde Simas's Journey in Humanitarian Photography

As we mark the 10th anniversary of her career as a humanitarian photographer, it's a moment to reflect on the profound impact her work has had on the world. Matilde's journey is not just about capturing images; it's about storytelling, ...

Nov

Child Marriage: An International and National Concern

In ancient and medieval times, it was common to give girls away in arranged marriage by the time they hit puberty, or earlier (Laiou, Angeliki, 1993). Unfortunately, this outmoded patriarchal custom is not ...

Oct

Global to Local: Ending Child Marriage

Join Capture Humanity founder Matilde Simas and our partner UNICEF USA on November 10th at 7:30pm for an informative event on the importance of ending child marriage. In addition, Rep Kay Khan will discuss ...

Mar

Trauma Informed Photography

Gladys poses for a portrait in the Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Northern Uganda on February 2020. My work as a photographer is deeply rooted in a trauma-informed approach, shaped by years of documenting the lives of human trafficking ...

Nov

Represent Resilience Art Display

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the US Office for Victims of Crime launched an Art initiative named Reprent Resilenece. I'm proud ...

May

Solo Single Subject exhibition at the Espaço Espelho d'Água

Exhibition Opening, Espaco Espelho d'Agua Gallery, Lisbon, PortugalStarting today, my Dead Vlei Tree photography is part of the Solo Single Subject exhibition at the Espaço Espelho d'Água in Lisbon, Portugal from May 22 through ...

May

COVID-19: Homeschool Students with a special need

The COVID-19 pandemic has given our family a new set of challenges. Keeping our children entertained and educating them while in quarantine is a big job but we are getting through it. We feel closer and thankful for the time ...

Jan

Empowering communities: Women participate in community watch group in rural Philippines

(L) President of the Bantay Komunidad (BK) Community Watch Group Prima T. Baliola sits with BK members during a Ventures For Freedom meeting in Negros Oriental, Dumaguete, Philippines on Sept. 26, 2019. President of the Bantay ...

Jan

Capture Humanity Mentor Program

Capture Humanity is pleased to announce our first mentorship recipient, Noham Abiy, who will be on assignment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for our partner, Limb Kind Foundation. Noham lives in Addis and has been studying photography since childhood. ...

Nov

Matilde Simas Exhibits Faces Behind Atrocity in Paris

Recently, I was invited to showcase a photo from the Faces Behind Atrocity series in Paris as part of an exhibition named Atlas of Humanity. I am proud to be part of this amazing initiative. It's really wonderful to be part of so many other ...

Nov

'In Shadow' Campaign Highlights the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children in the Philippines

In an effort to escape poverty, Filipino children are being lured into the cybersex trade and the consequences can be devastating for them. Cybersex dens live-stream child pornography exploiting children as young as 1 year. Cybersex dens ...

Oct

Faces Behind Atrocity: Stories of Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is globally pervasive, economically motivated, and emotionally overwhelming. The International Labor Organization estimates that there are nearly 50 million victims worldwide, more than half of whom are women and ...

Aug

World Footprints Podcast: Pictures of Humanity

Glad to be a part of World Footprints Podcast: Pictures of Humanity with Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick. Much thanks to Ian and Tonya for a wonderful interview. It was great to talk about how my travel experiences have motivated me to continue ...

Aug

Kindness Brings Hope

In early February 2019, Long Island-based prosthetist and humanitarian Robert Schulman made his fifth humanitarian aid trip to Haiti to engineer and build free prostheses and provide pediatric prosthetic care to children who suffer limb loss. ...

Jul

World Footprints Publication: Sumatra

Happy to see my photographs in World Footprints article about the plight of the Sumatran Orangutan. The article spotlights the work that Nurul Nayla Azmi Dalimunthe, Panut Hadisiswoyo, and the rest of the Orangutan ...

Jul

PX3 Winner:

Excited to be a Px3 Paris Photography Prize winner for “Maasai Custom: FGM” in the professional category Advertising / Annual Reports. The series will be part of the annual PX3 Exhibit and be part of a curated world exhibition ...

Jul

STATE OF THE WORLD Exhibition: PX3

I’m honored and proud to announce my photo series “Maasai Custom: FGM” has been selected by LE PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE DE PARIS (PX3) “State of the World” 2019 Curator, Anna Sansom, to be exhibited at the annual Paris ...

Jun

National Debate Over Whether to Legalize Prostitution in New York

The state of New York recently proposed a bill that would legalize prostitution by eliminating several laws that punish people who buy, sell, and promote sex. Seven New York legislators currently support the ...

Mar

International Color Award Winner

12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER Matilde Simas from the United States in LOS ANGELES on March 9th. Matilde Simas, photographer was presented with the 12th Annual International Color Awards in the category ...

Feb

Haiti's Healthcare: Nicole Grehn

In 2010, an earthquake struck Haiti affecting approximately 3 million people. Roughly 250,000 lives were lost and 300,000 people were injured. While Haiti has struggled with poor health for generations, the health system was further affected by ...

Feb

Opening Reception for Faces Behind Atrocity: Engine

“January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month. Understanding human trafficking is the first step to combating it. Human trafficking is the woman who came to work in the home of a diplomat forced to work for no pay, ...

Jan

Interview with PWB's editor: Jennie Pearson

Last week, I the pleasure of being interviewed by Photographers Without Borders editor, Jennie Pearson for a feature in the PWB Magazine. While I sat down with Jennie to talk about what lead me to document survivors of human trafficking ...

Dec

Rescuing Orangutans in Need Exhibit: Stevens Memorial Library , North Andover, MA

Extremely thankful to the Stevens Memorial Library staff for all the help and North Andover CAM's Susan Martin for a great interview during the opening reception for my photography exhibit, Rescuing Orangutans in Need ...

Oct

International Photography Awards Announces Winners of the 2018 Competition!

The Lucie Foundation is pleased to declare Matilde Simas, has been awarded 1st place in the Event/ Social Cause category + Honorable Mention for Culture and Traditions professional categories. Congratulations to all the International ...

Oct

Social Documentary Network Exhibit at the Bronx Documentary Center

I’m so honoured and proud to have some of my advocacy work featured at the the Social Documentary Network ’s 10th Anniversary celebration this weekend. Moreover I’m thrilled to have ”Growing up Female in ...

Oct

Published feature article for World Footprints: on human trafficking in Kenya

It is with much excitement that Capture Humanity team has joined the World Footprints family in its first feature article about human trafficking in Kenya. It is with great pride to have been a part of telling this important story on ...

Oct

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS: 1st PLACE AND HONOURABLE MENTION!

It is with much excitement that my photo "Growing up Female in Maasai Society" and “A Centuries Old Maasai Custom: Female Genital Mutilation" for Capture Humanity has been awarded 1st place in the Event/ Social Cause category + ...

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