Julia Lynne Curley, Hard Yakka (PEOPLE & PORTRAIT 2025)

This shot was taken in the Sapa Market, Vietnam. Different ethnic groups of ladies travel many kilometers each day from neighbouring villages - mostly on foot - to sell their wares in the market, or on the street, to locals and tourists alike. I took one look at her face and thought - the same thought has crossed my mind at work too, girl.

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