Enisa: the journey of an Albanian photographer who discovered new selves in the quietness of Lancashire life

Voices of Lancashire

In this episode, Enisa, a woman from Tirana (Albania) who arrived in Skelmersdale through a family reunion in 2020, talks about the importance of personal interests and hobbies in helping with the integration process when we move to a new place. A portrait photographer in Tirana, Enisa learnt about and connected with the local society through her camera. If you want to see her work, check her Instagram page.

In this chat we discuss about:

[00:02]: Skelmersdale in the eyes of an immigrant

[00:04]: First time emigrant: volunteering to learn about the local society and create a social network

[00:08]: A photographer’s life: Tirana VS Skem

[00:10]: The importance of hobbies in a migrant life

[00:11]: Spontaneity: Albania VS Britain

[00:12]: The power of shared hobbies in bridging the gap between cultures

[00:14]: Live news: a new job opportunity for Enisa!

[00:16]: Learning about British culture through photographic projects

[00:18]: Dealing with old and new identities

[00:20]: Browsing antique shops: the different values of objects

[00:23]: The decision to come to Lancashire: job and life opportunity

[00:25]: Preconceptions, expectations, and reality

[00:28]: Being an Albanian in Britain

[00:31]: We are all immigrants, but we are perceived in different ways

[00:32]: Feelings of belonging

[00:34]: Returning home?