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\u00a0 A Young Photographer Captures Ethiopia\u2019s Changing Landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n

At just 24, Amanuel Tilahun has built his life around a camera lens. His journey into photography began eight years ago, armed with nothing more than a cell phone his parents had bought him.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat phone became my first camera\u2014and my teacher,\u201d he said, recalling the early days when he spent hours photographing everyday scenes around Addis Ababa. Each shot, he added, trained his eye to notice light, texture, and emotion\u2014the subtle details that would later define his work.<\/p>\n

In 2021, Amanuel joined Board Cellphone (BC), a local collective that helped shape his creative direction and refine his technical skills. \u201cThe experience exposed me to new ways of seeing,\u201d he said. \u201cIt helped me understand my own potential as a photographer.\u201d<\/p>\n

His time with BC opened new doors, including participation in major public showcases such as the Tecno Ethiopia Photo Exhibition. The exhibition became a turning point in his career, allowing him to share his interpretation of Ethiopia\u2019s people and landscapes with a wider audience.<\/p>\n

The show followed a photography trip organized by BC and Tecno Mobile, taking participants through Harar, Dire Dawa, Kududo Mountain, and back to Addis Ababa. Over the course of the journey, Amanuel captured more than 40 images that highlighted the country\u2019s dramatic landscapes, vibrant traditions, and the daily rhythms of its communities.<\/p>\n

Two of his photographs stood out for their emotional depth and composition. One depicted wild horses galloping across the plateau of Kududo Mountain, with fellow photographers racing behind them\u2014a fleeting, cinematic moment. Another framed the colorful streets of Harar, layered with meaning that, in Amanuel\u2019s words, \u201cgoes beyond the visible scene.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Amanuel, the exhibition was not just a showcase\u2014it was an affirmation. His work, seen by more than 5,000 visitors, invited audiences to experience Ethiopia through his lens. \u201cMy images tell stories of faces and movements that words cannot express,\u201d he told The Reporter<\/em>. \u201cIt was also a chance to show the quality of my craft.\u201d<\/p>\n

That spirit of creative exploration continued this year. On October 11, 2025, Tecno Ethiopia, in partnership with BC, hosted the Camon 40 Series Promotion and Photo Exhibition at the Addis International Convention Centre. Featuring more than 250 photographs captured with Tecno\u2019s latest camera innovation, the exhibition blended technology and artistry in one space.<\/p>\n

The event brought together established and emerging photographers\u2014including Amanuel\u2014whose works reflected scenes from across Ethiopia. Visitors of all ages wandered through the exhibit, discovering stories told in light and color. For the organizers, the event was more than a celebration of photography; it was a bridge between technology and creativity, giving young visual storytellers the tools to reimagine how Ethiopia is seen.<\/p>\n

For Henok Solomon, public relations manager at Tecno Ethiopia, the Camon 40 Photo Exhibition was more than a product showcase\u2014it was a celebration of creativity through technology.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe exhibition marked a milestone in the collaboration between innovation and art,\u201d Henok said. \u201cIt served as a platform to promote photographic work created through mobile technology, while also celebrating Ethiopia\u2019s visual diversity through the eyes of its photographers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Organized in partnership with Board Cellphone\u2019s photography team, the exhibition was designed to encourage exploration\u2014both artistic and geographic. \u201cWe wanted the public to see their country through local photographers\u2019 perspectives,\u201d Henok said. \u201cBy sending the team to different regions and letting them capture images with their phones, we hoped to inspire others to travel and appreciate the beauty around them.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event marked the second edition of the exhibition open to the general public in Addis Ababa. The first was held a year ago with the program showcasing around 80 photographs taken in Arba Minch and Awassa, highlighting the landscapes and communities of Ethiopia\u2019s southern regions.<\/p>\n

The broader goal, he explained, is to spark public curiosity about Ethiopia\u2019s cultural and natural diversity while demonstrating the capabilities of Tecno\u2019s Camon camera series. The recent exhibition featured the work of more than 20 photographers who completed a week-long photo tour through various regions, taking about 10 days in total to capture their images.<\/p>\n

Beyond this particular collaboration, the team continues to document life across Ethiopia. \u201cRecently, they traveled to the Gurage region during the Meskel holiday to capture local traditions and celebrations,\u201d Henok noted. These tours, he added, are part of an ongoing effort to tell diverse stories through photography.<\/p>\n

Encouraged by strong public engagement, Henok said they plan to organize more exhibitions in the coming years. \u201cThe response has been overwhelmingly positive,\u201d he said. \u201cThis year\u2019s turnout was significantly higher than last year\u2019s, with many visitors coming specifically to view the photographs.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Amanuel, the exhibition also signaled a personal milestone. Looking ahead, he hopes to continue developing his craft as a full-time photographer and to reach wider audiences through his work. \u201cMy goal is to become a well-known photographer and to hold my own exhibitions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Every photograph, he believes, is a fragment of a larger story\u2014one that connects people to the landscapes and communities around them. For young photographers like Amanuel, exhibitions such as the Camon 40 Photo Exhibition offer more than visibility; they provide a space to exchange ideas, refine technique, and explore how everyday scenes can become art.<\/p>\n

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