Remembrance is a collection comprised of 12 unique images inspired by Día de Los Muertos. The importance of this series of photographs lies in the impact that the current Covid-19 pandemic has had on cultures globally and in the way each culture has approached mortality and grief. People all over the world have lost a multitude of loved ones over the past 2 years and have mourned the losses very differently. The concept behind this series of photographs is to showcase how the Mexican culture approaches mortality and manages to turn sorrow and grief into a celebration of the circle of life.

Moros y Cristianos celebrated is mainly in the southern Valencian Community commemorating the battles, combats, and fights between the Moors (Muslims) and Christians during a period known as Reconquista in the 8th - 15th century. The festival showcases the capture of the city by the Moors and the subsequent Christian reconquest. The festival usually lasts for several days, featuring parades with pompous costumes loosely inspired by Medieval fashion, as portrayed through my photographs.

“ONE MUST REMEMBER THAT IT IS FORBIDDEN FOR A MAN TO DRESS AS A WOMAN IN ISLAM.”

Past the prostitutes lurking on the corners opposite the Grand Millennium Hotel, down a dark alleyway, away from the hustle and bustle of the main street of Bukit Bintang, is where one will find the safe haven of the BlueBoy Discotheque. Down the rabbit hole and into the world of wonderland... Welcome to one of the very few places in the capital of Malaysia where one from the LGBT community can come to embrace their freedom of expression and seek solace. The eccentric behaviour is shunned upon in the eyes of Islam and the Syariah “Sharia” Law. If caught, punishments can include high fines, imprisonment and public caning. A moment of silence for all of those who have suffered at the hands of abuse and violence due to their sexual orientation. The BlueBoy Discotheque has been holding its ground and has been standing strong for 40 years.

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Hill tribes are often overlooked in our society as minorities, when they are truly the ones who have kept the tradition alive for all these centuries, making them wiser than the rest of us. They have maintained their traditional ways of life for generations. I wanted to grasp this concept by capturing and portraying the people of the Karen hill tribes of Northern Thailand in their natural state of mind along with their customs and traditions that still remain a major part of their daily life. Each individual in that village had unique characteristics about them along with ages ranging from newborns to the elderly and wise which intrigued me greatly. It was as though they each told a different story, but as a whole remained similar within their community. I had a grand opportunity to photograph these people and live amongst them for a week.

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Beneath the zest of oranges and lemons lies one of the world's greatest festivals, La Fête du Citron (Lemon Festival), which is a unique event in the world, attracting 240,000 visitors every year - a number which is constantly rising. Come and discover the processions of floats, gardens of lights and the exhibition of giant designs. Experience the fantasy world and move to the rhythm of a simply unforgettable event. More than 300 professionals work on the project and 145 tons of citrus fruits are used.

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The innocence and purity of an underprivileged child’s laughter brings joy and warmth to those who have succumbed their existence. Their glee reminds us and teaches us to be happy with what we have and see how wonderful life actually is. The smile is a universal language recognised all over the world, throughout all cultures. It opens people's hearts and forgoes prejudices, fears and judgements as it allows for a personal approach to an otherwise overwhelming loaded topic.

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The International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) is the foremost aerospace, defence and security exhibition of Latin America. Due to its long and successful career, today it is globally recognized as the leading event in the region. Held only once every 2 years, FIDAE 2022 was the first time the event was held in over 4 years (FIDAE 2018 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic).

Mission: “To plan, organize and execute biennially an exhibition of international level, oriented to promote the development of the aerospace industry, defence and security, with the purpose of giving opportunities of technological and commercial exchange to the organizations that participate, and to generate a greater aeronautical conscience on the part of the national community”.

Vision: “To be the leading aerospace, defence and security fair in the Americas, adapting to a changing market and providing an excellent service to exhibitors, visitors and citizens”.

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