Through the lens of Ivorians

Photographer

Philipp Schmieja

Category

Editorial Photography - Travel

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2026

Country / Region:

Germany

That series is a tribute to the lifes of people I met during my travels in Ivory Coast. Looking at life through the lens of a camera has helped enlighten my awareness of the world around me. I notice little things and details in my everyday activities that I may not have noticed if it weren’t for my interest in photography. A lens can distort vision. There are many dimensions and shades of life and everyone has their own reality.

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