A World in Pictures

British photojournalist, Joan Wakelin, died on September 23 aged 75. Wakelin is best known for her images of Sri Lankan boat-people, Australian Aboriginal and NZ Maori communities; the latter with which she had a special connection. She lectured on the photography of NZ people and landscapes as a guest of the government in the 1980’s and 90’s.

Joan Wakelin: 21 April 1928 – 23 September 2003