2nd place
silver star award
Drew Doggett
united states 
Photo © Drew Doggett
title
Omo: Expressions of a People
There is an emphasis in Omo culture on strength and physicality, as well as youth and beauty. Even at a tender age, these children convey the confidence, self-sustainability and independent spirit that the people of this region have cherished and preserved for centuries.
Instagram: @drewdoggettphotography
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entry description
Ethiopia’s sun-baked Omo Valley, an area recognized by scientists as the cradle of humankind, is home to a rich variety of semi-nomadic tribes. Diverse in many respects but linked by their shared migration paths, these so-called “forgotten people,” as they were once known, lead a way of life that is both colorful and austere. Herdsmen and their families keep cattle as they have for centuries, consuming just enough food to sustain themselves and sometimes enduring months of drought.There is an emphasis in Omo culture on strength and physicality, as well as youth and beauty. Even at a tender age, these children convey the confidence, self-sustainability and independent spirit that the people of this region have cherished and preserved for centuries.
about the photographer
Photographer & filmmaker Drew Doggett tells extraordinary stories of diverse cultures and communities through a fashion-inspired lens. Through both intimate and expansive perspectives, he reveals his subjects in vivid detail to share the world’s beauty. His photographic work can be found in private and public collections globally, notably the Smithsonian African Art Museum (DC), the Mariners’ Museum (VA), and the Four Seasons (HI). Doggett has also received over 100 awards and honors for his images including a distinction from the Royal Photographic Society. In 2020, he was named number one in the US and fourth globally for black and white photography by One Eyeland. His artwork has been featured in many publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Photographer Magazine, Professional Photographer Magazine, and Outside Magazine, and has partnered with brands like Hasselblad and Leica. His short films have received critical attention, notably at the Big Sur International Film Festival and the PBS Online Film Festival.Instagram: @drewdoggettphotography
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