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Monday 13 May 2019

Through the eyes of

Photography is a fascinating art. The photographer takes
you into her or his world and makes you look at a certain
topic through her or his eyes. The reflection of emotions
that counted for that moment touch your senses and
many times a picture tells a story without speaking. Aruba
has talented photographers, young, eager, creative
and each with their own, particular style. Aruba Today
presents to you three of these amazing personalities and
a sip of their work.
Jonathan Petit

By Anuar Habibe. Picture was taken in the district of Rancho in Oranjestad and is part of the
series ‘Life on the streets’.

Anuar Habibe

Anuar Habibe is a stoked about culture. Besides his photography he is the founder of
Culturaruba, a platform for culture and art. Seven years ago he dived into the world of
photography and was even more passionate about this art of expression after reading
books related to photography. “I actually learned more than how to take pictures. Vi-
sual design, laws of perceptual organization and the theory of colors as well as their in-
fluence on emotions.” His style is –in his own words- story telling, documentary and street
photography. “Those are all related to each other, I capture life moments, life that is
happening now while I am working, walking, feeling and moving. My pictures are con-
nected to psychology and sociology. They are about people and their behaviors, our
society and life.” To summarize you could say that he shows you ‘Art in everyday life’. “I
show what I feel and often people tell me their interpretation which is a big compliment
to me as that means it touched them.” - www.instagram.com/anhabibe

Michael-Anthony Fowler

A multitalented photogra-
pher as Michael-Anthony
Fowler shoots weddings and
families, but also made an
impressive series of drug/al-
cohol addicts in the streets
of Aruba. He has a creative
mind with always a social
twist. His style is very natural
and pure.
“I have been working as a
wedding, couple & fam-
By Jonathan Petit ily photographer for 2 years
now, but this year I changed
The jolly, always polite Jonathan Petit is a seen photog- my style and focus to a more
rapher on the island. He seems to be everywhere and he natural and environmental
is a flexible person to work with. “I am 24 years old and feel. Tourists in general wish
a wedding & fashion photographer based on the island to see and feel Aruba in By Michael-Anthony Fowler
of Aruba. My style is very much concept driven as I work their pictures and that often
closely with my clients to understand their vision and help means sunset, beach and
them find unique locations that reflect their sentiments. happiness. My shoots consists of posed and more natural pictures. When I shoot I en-
Working on a small island never limited my creativity.” - courage my clients to be as silly and playful as possible as these turn into the best can-
www.instagram.com/callmepetit did shots in my opinion.” - www.instagram.com/mfowler_photography