When it comes to inspiration, Sebastião Salgado is one of the first individuals who comes to mind. He embodies everything I long to be in a photographer, and seems possess so many qualities that I honor in another. I quite honestly fail to express how moved I am by most of the stories and images captured by Salgado. 

Enclosed below is a very small collection of some personal favorites. I hope you enjoy.

Woman and girls, Ecuador, 1982

The Mines of Serra Pelada

Manila slum. Philippines, 1999