The portraits I have submitted represent photographic work I have commenced in Tajikistan in March 2022. Tajikistan is a difficult place to work, but relatively easy and pleasant to live and get in touch with people. If you approach people respectfully and openly, most are happy to chat and have their portraits taken. In the portraits, I try to capture people of different walks of life, age groups and regions in the country and tell their story as I saw them.