Services
On October 4, 2024, Soumaïla Bora, a 39-year-old cotton farmer from Pokoundougou, Côte d’Ivoire, proudly poses with his freshly harvested cotton. This photo, captured for Aid By Trade Foundation, highlights sustainable and equitable cotton farming practices in West Africa.
I am Miléquêm Diarassouba from Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. I am Photojournalist West Africa and a dedicated filmmaker and storyteller with over 9 years of experience. I specialize in field missions and international travel, capturing impactful stories across Côte d’Ivoire, Africa, and globally for organizations like UNICEF, USAID, and Gavi. My work spans diverse subjects—health, gender-based violence, education, sustainability, and artisanal mining—through photography, videography, and human interest storytelling. I create content for photo exhibitions, books, and campaigns, while also offering branding, training, editing, and consulting services. As a committed team member, I’m fully invested in your project’s success, helping build trust between organizations, partners, donors, communities, and the public with authentic narratives. I’m fully available to collaborate—contact me, and we can immediately discuss the services you need to bring your vision to life!
Core Services
Field Missions & Global Travel
• I conduct field missions in Côte d’Ivoire and West Africa, documenting projects on topics like health, education, and sustainability in challenging environments.
Photography & Human Interest Stories
• Professional photojournalism or documentary photography paired with human interest stories, highlighting personal journeys and community impact through compelling photography. Explore my work here.
• Powerful portrait photography that captures the essence and strength of individuals, ideal for campaigns, exhibitions, or storytelling projects
• Custom image banks tailored for campaigns, reports, or communications.
• Fine art photography for exhibitions, photo books, and cultural projects.
• Cultural documentation and archival projects to preserve traditions and community stories.
• Live reporting and real-time content creation for events, field missions, or urgent campaigns.
• Event coverage and reporting through high-quality photos, from conferences to community initiatives.
Miléquêm Diarassouba, Photojournalist West Africa, at UNICEF Côte d'Ivoire Communication Office in Abidjan, 13 October 2022
Videography & Testimonials
• Production of documentaries, video testimonials, institutional films, and global campaign videos with framing, editing, and narration.
• Video editing to craft compelling stories for advocacy, donor reports, or public engagement.
• Post-production consulting to refine and curate visual content for campaigns, exhibitions, or reports.
• Short films for artistic, educational, or promotional purposes.
Storytelling & Branding
• Narrative development and branding to create visual stories that align with your mission and resonate with audiences.
• Multimedia packages for advocacy, combining photography, video, and stories for impactful campaigns.
• Consulting on visual storytelling strategies to engage audiences and meet campaign goals.
Training & Capacity Building
• Workshops on photography, videography, editing, and storytelling for youth and professionals, using smartphones or pro equipment.
Miléquêm Diarassouba, Photojournalist West Africa, Training Photography for Communication Service Members at Université Nangui ABROGOUA, Abidjan, 30 January 2024 – Book Your Workshop in Côte d'Ivoire!
Miléquêm Diarassouba, Photojournalist West Africa, Guiding a Woman in Photography Training at Université Nangui ABROGOUA, Abidjan, 30 January 2024 – Contact Me for Training in Côte d'Ivoire!
Photography Workshop by Miléquêm Diarassouba, Photojournalist West Africa, for Communication Service Members at Université Nangui ABROGOUA, Abidjan, 30 January 2024 – Elevate Your Skills in West Africa!
Why Choose Me?
My work has proven its impact, strengthening trust between organizations, partners, donors, communities, and the public through authentic storytelling. I’m not just a photographer—I’m a fully engaged partner invested in your mission, ready to collaborate immediately.
Miléquêm Diarassouba, Photojournalist West Africa, at Aïda Muluneh Exhibition, LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery, Abidjan, 12 September 2024 – Trust My Expertise for Your Story!
Call to Action
Ready to elevate your project with powerful visuals and stories? I’m fully available—contact me today, and we can immediately discuss your needs! Contact me