Mary Ongwen is a Ugandan writer of personal essays and short stories. Her work centers around motherhood and the parenting journey—the experience of assimilation and otherness—a Ugandan in the America. She focuses on the immigrant experience living away from her country of birth and the search for a place to call home.

Mary’s interest in photography was kindled when she first moved to the United States. The camera was a tool through which she captured new experiences. Over the years her photo interests have grown to include Street Photography, Architecture, Landscapes, and Travel photography. “Photos capture moments that take on a life of their own. They outlive us and tell stories from one generation to the next”.

This is a fine art photo called "Shenandoah Valley" by artist Mary Ongwen. The photo features orange, yellow, and green trees with fog rising into the sky.
“Shenandoah Valley” by Mary Ongwen
This is a fine art photo called "Black Bird" by Mary Ongwen. The photo features a black bird flying over a powerline.
“Black Bird” by Mary Ongwen