A visual essay by Nick Glimenakis
Portraits of Haiti
A vision by Nick Glimenakis
I traveled to Haiti for the first time in October 2013 with a medical relief team and brought a camera to document the experience. I've returned twice since, each time adding to a personal collection of photographs of the life and people of southwest Haiti. With every visit, my goals and responsibility as a photographer changed. I've seen many facets of the country, all very different from one another: the urban landscapes of Port-au-Prince showcase the lively, vibrant life of Haitian culture; the portraits from the rural countryside represent a certain pride, innocence, and joy. Together, they illustrate a hopeful perspective of a country in constant recovery.
Photography and words by Nick Glimenakis
Edited by Bis Turnor & Simone Rossi
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Nick Glimenakis
Photographer
Nick Glimenakis (b. 1987) is an American photographer based in New York City. A native of New Hampshire, he studied Outdoor Education in Colorado before pursuing a career in photography. A storyteller at heart, Glimenakis hopes to continue exploring how he can provide a platform to engender voiceless communities. His work descends from a photojournalistic foundation and draws from nostalgia, mood, and the everyday. He reads 'Into the Wild' every winter and loves the ocean.
@nickglimenakis
