Marinda Van Zyl : Writing

My collision with purpose

My collision with purpose

A Story by Marinda Van Zyl


A soliloquy on living out your purpose. It can not be avoided, it is to be toiled with, collided with, worn like a cloak, not to be discarded...
Men, you are not entitled to us

Men, you are not entitled to us

A Story by Marinda Van Zyl


This is an article about misogyny; the men who perpetrate it, and the women affected by it.
In defense of capturing memories

In defense of capturing memories

A Story by Marinda Van Zyl


Change is inevitable. Sometimes it comes quickly, but sometimes small changes happen over a long period, it creeps up on you, and when you look back, ..
My Body Battle - A Photo Series

My Body Battle - A Photo Series

A Story by Marinda Van Zyl


In this photo series, I photographed and interviewed different women who each had a complex relationship with food and body image. These are their sto..
Malawi, poverty viewed through a Western lens

Malawi, poverty viewed through a Western lens

A Story by Marinda Van Zyl


This is my account of the poverty in Malawi, the world's poorest nation.
6 Reasons You Keep Settling For Guys Who Treat You Badly.

6 Reasons You Keep Settling For Guys Who Treat You..

A Story by Marinda Van Zyl


Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting the same type of guys, and why you keep settling for someone who treats you badly? This article explore..
Diary of an expectation hangover

Diary of an expectation hangover

A Story by Marinda Van Zyl


An exploration of differing expectations in a friendship that leaves me with more questions than answers.
What it's really like being a professional photographer

What it's really like being a professional photogr..

A Story by Marinda Van Zyl


There are so many misconceptions about what it's like doing photography as a career, I thought it might be a good idea to shed some light on the subje..