KAREN HABERBERG
Namibian quiver Tree

These fascinating trees found in Namibia are named Quiver trees because the San people traditionally used its branches to make quivers to carry their bow and arrows. Some are 200-300 years old and have medicinal uses as well. This tree is associated with a long history of folklore, for instance it will bring good luck to those who nurture a tree and if dug up you will find diamonds.

Author
I am an NYC based photographer and published author specializing in portraiture and the documentation of the human condition.

Throughout my career, I have been drawn to unearthing with my lens, an authentic glimpse into a person’s way of life, their natural way of being. My intuition and ability to connect with my subjects comes from a sense of my own vulnerability, my allowing myself to be seen, as I am. I think it naturally draws my subjects to me as I hold space for them to best reveal their truest version of themselves.

I have a deep professional experience working in specialized healthcare in intimate settings. My passion for storytelling with visual documenting resulted in my first book, An Ordinary Day: Children with rare genetic diseases and a further book that captured people living with epilepsy.

My photographs have been showcased at galleries and my work has been featured in numerous publications. I teach and lecture at various institutions as well.

Website
karenhaberberg.com

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