Hi, I’m Emma Mulwa, the founder of VJ Mulwa Photography. My love for photography began with a simple truth, life moves fast, but a photograph can hold on to a moment forever. Over the years, my camera has become more than a tool, it’s my way of honouring stories, emotions, and memories that deserve to live on.

I’ve captured laughter echoing under Namibia’s golden sunsets, the quiet tears of wedding vows, the proud smiles of graduating students, and the delicate beauty of newborn naps. Whether it’s an intimate family portrait surrounded by nature or a grand celebration, I bring the same storytelling passion to every frame.

This passion has taken me on incredible journeys. As lead photographer for the Namibia University of Science and Technology and UNESCO’s project documenting indigenous communities, I’ve learned the power of photography in cultural preservation. My work for the Women in Mining Association’s Breaking Ground feature article showed me the craft of using words to inspire change.

I’ve also stood behind my lens at moments of history where I captured President Hage Geingob’s funeral and first death anniversary, Founding Father Dr. Sam Nujoma’s funeral, and King Philippe of Belgium’s state visit. And yet, some of my most treasured images are of simple, personal moments such as a family reunion, a baby’s first smile, or a couple’s laughter as the wind sweeps through their hair.

Beyond photography, I am a journalist and scriptwriter, with work published in The Namibian and Windhoek Observer. But no matter the project, my heart always returns to what I love most: creating photographs that let you feel the moment all over again.