Exactly a year ago, I visited my motherland of Lagos, Nigeria, the birthplace of both my parents, for the first time. Lagos in Focus is a photography series celebrating the city's vibrant streets and rich culture, while honoring the resilient, beautiful people who make it truly unique. Conclusion: When I spoke with locals to understand their hopes and perspectives, they revealed that while daily life is an ongoing struggle, they remain optimistic that meaningful change will e

Street portraiture is a style of photography that blends the spontaneous, candid nature of street photography with the focused, intentional subject capture of a portrait. Spot a subject - sometimes I see someone with a fascinating look, character, or unique style that catches my eye. A subject might also be found in an interesting location. My predominant interest is people, so I see someone and there is an internal reaction I take note. What was it I noticed? Why did the per