REC · Service 03
Professional photography in Kigali, Rwanda
Editorial photography, field documentation, executive portraits, annual-report imagery, campaign photography and organised visual archives.
Based in Kigali, Rwanda, working across Africa.
In short
TrueStory Africa is a professional photography company in Kigali, Rwanda. Our photographers cover documentary, editorial, humanitarian, corporate and headshot work, as well as photojournalism: field visits, annual reports, portraits and photo essays for UN agencies, NGOs and businesses in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and across East Africa. We also license stock photos of Rwanda and East Africa from our own archive. Every identifiable person is photographed with consent.
Clients often ask us for
Field photography for NGO projects and health centres, photo stories for donor reports and newsletters, annual report photography, staff portraits and corporate headshots, hotel and real estate photography, photographing children ethically, with signed consent forms, photojournalism by experienced photojournalists, and photo licensing from our archive: authentic African stock photos of Rwanda and East Africa, showing real people who gave consent, ready to buy and use under a clear, royalty-free licence.
In the field
From our recent work
01 · Who it is for
Built for the people who commission it
- Development programmes in the field
- Schools, health and water projects
- Leaders who need portraits
- Teams building a photo library
02 · What clients can expect
What every client gets
- Clear briefing
- Professional field conduct
- Respect for consent and context
- One consistent look
- Organised file delivery
- Every caption and fact checked
- Files ready to publish
- Subtitles and social formats on request
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Share your dates, location and goals. We will reply within a few hours and send a clear written quote within two working days.
- 01Your brief
- 02A short call
- 03Written quote
No work starts until you approve the quote.
Or email hello@truestoryafrica.com · +250 780 355 911
Trusted by UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO, UNAIDS, ILO, JICA and Rwanda’s Ministry of Health
03 · The TrueStory process
From first conversation to final delivery
- 01
Discover
We study the brief: the audience, the message and where the content will be used.
- 02
Connect
We meet partners and communities and secure consent before we film.
- 03
Create
We photograph, film, interview and write on location.
- 04
Refine
We edit, grade colour, mix sound, write captions and check facts.
- 05
Deliver
Named, organised files delivered on the agreed date, ready for reports, websites and media.
04 · Selected work
See it in practice
- Hafiyawe Positive Parenting Campaign
- Where the work happens
- Case study: UNICEF Rwanda, early childhood development
- Case study: UNICEF Rwanda, education
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05 · Questions
Questions people ask
Can we use the photos in print and online?
Yes. You may use everything we deliver for your own communications, in any medium, with no time limit.
Do you photograph children?
Only with a guardian’s written consent. Children’s identities are protected.
Do you edit or alter photos?
We correct light and colour. We never add, remove or invent anything in a photo presented as real.
How do you deliver the photos?
Edited photos are delivered named, captioned and organised by date and place, ready for reports and websites. For events, a first selection arrives the same day.
Do you take portraits and headshots?
Yes. Executive portraits and team headshots, in your office, on location or at an event.
Do you license stock photos of Rwanda and East Africa?
Yes. We license photos from our own archive of Rwanda and East Africa: people at work, schools, health, agriculture, cities and landscapes. Every identifiable person gave consent. Tell us what you need and we will send a selection with the licence terms.
Can you photograph field visits across East Africa?
Yes. We travel across Africa for field visits and programme documentation. Travel and daily allowances are listed separately in the quote.
Do you write captions?
Yes. Every photo is captioned with names, place and date, checked with you, so it is ready to publish.
How much does a photographer cost in Kigali?
It depends on the scope, the number of days and the locations. Send a short brief and you will receive a clear written quote within two working days. No work starts before you approve it.
How do we book a photographer?
Send your dates and locations through the website, WhatsApp or email. We confirm availability and send a written quote within two working days.
Another question? Ask us on WhatsApp
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Work with us
Ways to work with us
- 01
Fixed-scope projects
A film, photo story, report or campaign with a defined brief, timeline and deliverables.
- 02
Monthly or quarterly retainers
A dedicated storytelling partner for ongoing content, visibility and social media.
- 03
Framework agreements
Call-off support for organisations with recurring documentation needs.
- 04
Event & campaign packages
Conferences, launches and campaigns covered from start to finish, with edited photos shared live, session by session.
- 05
Local production support
Research, locations, crews and logistics for international agencies filming in Rwanda.