/ 2025 / /

The Island of Smiles

On Surin Island, Thailand, material scarcity defines daily life — but the island’s children refuse to be defined by lack. Through wakeful mornings by the sea, imaginative play under the sun, and radiant smiles that light up every corner of their village, they demonstrate that happiness is not something to be found — it is something to create. This series reveals the contrast between a humble environment and the vibrant spirit that thrives within it, reminding us that joy lives not in possessions, but in hearts and communities.

Awards 2024 PX3, Gold award in Portraiture
2024 Global Photography Awards, Silver award in Black&White, Children
2024 New York Photography Awards, Silver award in People, Portrait, Sports, B&W, Smartphone Photography
2025 PX3, Bronze award in Sports/Team Sports
2025 PX3 State of the World, shortlist selected
2025 IPA, 2nd place in Sports-Sport Competitions
2025 IPA, Honorable Mention in Sports-Sport Competitions

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