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Ishimwe Hervé Magnifique is an inquisitive media professional with 5+ years of experience in photography and cinematography, creating award-winning documentary work and visual storytelling that supports social change. He is known for capturing authentic, high-impact narratives across education, healthcare, gender equality, conservation, and community resilience. He collaborates with local and international production partners and organizations, combining strong oral and written communication with the ability to work independently or in a team. His photography aims to raise awareness of social issues, inspire empathy, and celebrate resilience—while driving meaningful, positive outcomes for the communities he documents.…Ishimwe Hervé Magnifique is an inquisitive media professional with 5+ years of experience in photography and cinematography, creating award-winning documentary work and visual storytelling that supports social change. He is known for capturing authentic, high-impact narratives across education, healthcare, gender equality, conservation, and community resilience. He collaborates with local and international production partners and organizations, combining strong oral and written communication with the ability to work independently or in a team. His photography aims to raise awareness of social issues, inspire empathy, and celebrate resilience—while driving meaningful, positive outcomes for the communities he documents.

ISHIMWE Hervé Magnifique

Documentary Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Photographer, +4

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Ishimwe Hervé Magnifique is an inquisitive media professional with 5+ years of experience in photography and cinematography, creating award-winning documentary work and visual storytelling that supports social change. He is known for capturing authentic, high-impact narratives across education, healthcare, gender equality, conservation, and community resilience. He collaborates with local and international production partners and organizations, combining strong oral and written communication with the ability to work independently or in a team. His photography aims to raise awareness of social issues, inspire empathy, and celebrate resilience—while driving meaningful, positive outcomes for the communities he documents.…Ishimwe Hervé Magnifique is an inquisitive media professional with 5+ years of experience in photography and cinematography, creating award-winning documentary work and visual storytelling that supports social change. He is known for capturing authentic, high-impact narratives across education, healthcare, gender equality, conservation, and community resilience. He collaborates with local and international production partners and organizations, combining strong oral and written communication with the ability to work independently or in a team. His photography aims to raise awareness of social issues, inspire empathy, and celebrate resilience—while driving meaningful, positive outcomes for the communities he documents.

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Ishimwe Hervé Magnifique is an inquisitive media professional with 5+ years of experience in photography and cinematography, creating award-winning documentary work and visual storytelling that supports social change. He is known for capturing authentic, high-impact narratives across education, healthcare, gender equality, conservation, and community resilience.

He collaborates with local and international production partners and organizations, combining strong oral and written communication with the ability to work independently or in a team. His photography aims to raise awareness of social issues, inspire empathy, and celebrate resilience—while driving meaningful, positive outcomes for the communities he documents.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Kinyarwanda

Fluent

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Swahili

Advanced

Work Experience

Documentary Photographer at Nomad Footprints Films (Camel Caravan) - Home Planet Fund

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Collaborated with Nomad Footprints Films to cover the Ewaso Ng’iro Camel Caravan for Home Planet Fund, producing high-quality photography capturing the conservation, peace, coexistence, and resilience themes of the annual journey.

Cinematographer, Teaching Assistantships Project (TAP) Assistant at Inspire Educate and Empower Rwanda (IEE Rwanda)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Documented the impact of the Teaching Assistantships Project in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, creating authentic visual stories on how teaching assistants strengthened learning environments and supported teachers to improve educational outcomes across Rwanda.

Documentary Photographer at KidsOR & KFHR (King Faisal Hospital Rwanda)

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Documented the launch of a new pediatric surgical theater at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda, capturing milestone moments and the transformative impact of the project.

Documentary Photographer at Kabaka Production (Restoring Hope in Nyamasheke) - UNICEF

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Collaborated with Kabaka Production to document restoring water supply systems in Nyamasheke for UNICEF, capturing key moments and the impact of the project supported by the Government of Japan.

Documentary Photographer at Nomad Footprints Films (ICI Project) - Impact Kenya

January 1, 2024 - Present

Contributed high-quality photography for the ICI project, helping tell impactful stories through documentary visual coverage.

Documentary Photographer at Living Goods (Data Driven Healthcare Project)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Documented the life of a community health worker delivering essential services to her community, supporting a healthcare-focused documentary initiative by Video Consortium through Skoll Foundation.

Documentary Photographer at Namati (When Women Lead Project)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Photographed and supported a project highlighting how the Community Land Act affected women’s social and economic status in Northern Kenya, including increased leadership and reduced gender-based violence.

Founder and Director of Photography and Videography at Imagery Visuals Ltd

December 1, 2022 - Present

Leads photography and videography services through Imagery Visuals Ltd, providing documentary and visual storytelling support for projects and partners.

Documentary Photographer at Nia Tero Foundation (Reciprocity Project) - Nomad Footprints Films

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Contributed photography to the documentary “The Return,” supported by Nia Tero Foundation. The documentary was featured at approximately 10 international film festivals and won multiple awards, including a People’s Choice Short Documentary Award.

Trainer at Rise Up Media

October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Provided professional training covering graphic design in Adobe Photoshop, as well as photography and photo editing using Photoshop and Lightroom.

Media Officer and Photographer / Trainer at Etincelles FC

June 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021

Provided professional training including graphic design (Adobe Photoshop) and photography/photo editing using Photoshop and Lightroom.

Trainer at CCPGL

June 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020

Provided professional training on graphic design in Adobe Photoshop and photography/photo editing using Photoshop and Lightroom.