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InspirationSitting alone in a stark, four-walled office was suffocating my spirit. I longed to explore the world, to seek truth through my lens. I craved the stories of people from all walks of life, capturing the beauty of the ordinary and the extraordinary, even in places where fear keeps most at bay. So, I packed my heart into my suitcase and found my security behind the camera. With every climb and every click, I set out to document this planet.Now, years into this journey, I share my life with you. Each day, I wake up within the frame of an award-winning photograph, my images serving as my way of bearing witness to the world.
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Bio
Nerriza Ballee’s journey behind the lens is more than a profession—it’s a calling. As a second-generation photographer, she has explored many paths in life, but photography has always been her true north. Since 2005, she has worked as a freelance documentary photographer and photojournalist, chasing stories across more than 30 countries—from the most remote villages to the world’s busiest cities.
Her passion for capturing untold narratives has led her into the heart of conflict zones, bustling metropolises, and secluded communities. Through her lens, she has witnessed the resilience of soldiers, the traditions of remote tribes, the quiet determination of office workers, the glamour of runway models, and the struggles of refugees, tea planters, monks, and flood victims.
Her work has been featured in renowned publications, exhibited at London Fashion Week, and showcased on platforms such as BBC, CNN, and galleries in Indonesia.
Today, Nerriza is dedicating herself to projects that shine a light on lost and forgotten cultures, using her photography to give a voice to those often overlooked. With every frame, she hopes to leave a lasting impact—bringing recognition, dignity, and awareness to the people and places that the world too often forgets.
Her passion for capturing untold narratives has led her into the heart of conflict zones, bustling metropolises, and secluded communities. Through her lens, she has witnessed the resilience of soldiers, the traditions of remote tribes, the quiet determination of office workers, the glamour of runway models, and the struggles of refugees, tea planters, monks, and flood victims.
Her work has been featured in renowned publications, exhibited at London Fashion Week, and showcased on platforms such as BBC, CNN, and galleries in Indonesia.
Today, Nerriza is dedicating herself to projects that shine a light on lost and forgotten cultures, using her photography to give a voice to those often overlooked. With every frame, she hopes to leave a lasting impact—bringing recognition, dignity, and awareness to the people and places that the world too often forgets.
