INSIGHTS

Essays, reflections, and guides on photography, cultural documentation, and diaspora storytelling.

  • Where The Jebena Crosses Borders (2025)

    Reflection on the bonds between Eritrean, Ethiopian, and Sudanese communities—honoring Sudan's role as refuge, the shared ritual of coffee, and the urgent crisis facing Sudan today. Part of The HABESHA Project.

  • The HABESHA Project - Episode 3 & 4 Breakdown | Substack (2025)

    Week 2 of a 7-week series analyzing oral history in The HABESHA Project. Exploring participant stories, and the challenges of documenting diaspora identity.

  • Photodom | Aislin Magazine (2024)

    Profile of Photodom, the Black-owned film photography lab and community hub in Brooklyn.

  • Solo in Tokyo & Kyoto | Exposure (2024)

    A visual journey through Japan during a solo birthday trip. Documenting moments of cultural encounter and the experience of navigating unfamiliar spaces through photography.

  • 2001 Magazine | One Day Seyoum (2021)

    As Associate Editor, I wrote about the Eritrean Movement for Human Rights and Democracy, and its role in shaping diaspora political consciousness and organizing.

  • Reflections on the documentary ‘Escaping Eritrea’ (2021)

    Essay responding to the 2021 PBS documentary released 30 years after Eritrean Independence and 20 years following the shutdown of the free press.

  • How To Keep Your Film Fresh and Your Negatives Preserved | Photodom (2021)

    Practical guide for analog photographers on storing film stock and preserving negatives.

  • The Easiest Point and Shoot For Beginners: The Nikon One Touch | Photodom (2021)

    Beginner-friendly guide to the Nikon One Touch point-and-shoot camera detailing accessibility, ease of use, and why it's an ideal entry point for film photography.