In the Spring of 2014, I traveled to Ethiopia for the first time. I have always loved the history of Ethiopia, and viewed it more as a home going, then a vacation. Ethiopia is known as the cradle of mankind, and is extremely rich in culture, and I wanted to immerse myself in it. I never thought that by immersing myself so deeply in Ethiopian culture, that I would learn so much about myself. It was one of the most spiritual and emotionally satisfying experiences that I have ever had in my lifetime. The portraits you see here, were made out of pride, respect, and my desire to portray these beautiful people in a dignified fashion.