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Philipp Schmieja
The Baron's wife
Maman Brigitte is the wife of Baron Samedi, the famous figure in Haitian Vodou who’s in charge of death. She’s bold, loud, and sometimes downright shocking in the way she talks, but she’s not chaos; she’s the line you don’t cross. She’s not cruelty; she’s the consequences that follow.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
2026Honorable Mention
Portrait
Non Professional
The Baron's wife
Maman Brigitte is the wife of Baron Samedi, the famous figure in Haitian Vodou who’s in charge of death. She’s bold, loud, and sometimes downright shocking in the way she talks, but she’s not chaos; she’s the line you don’t cross. She’s not cruelty; she’s the consequences that follow.
About Artist
Philipp Schmieja
Self-taught photographer and passionate traveler. I discovered my passion for photography during traveling African countries. I had developed a fascination for tribes. This has been underpinned by my passion for photography. Tribal people are those who have unique customs. They often have a symbiotic bond with the environments in which they live. I am using photography as a medium to capture candid moments as well as community spirit and portraits. And in that moment, through my lens, I am seeking to portray the soul of the places by blending intimate people photography with striking imagery of cultural heritage.
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