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The Boys of Volta series by Jeremy Snell is a portrayal of the people and environment surrounding Lake Volta, Ghana. A book of images is published by Setanta, with 10% of profits donated to the NGO International Justice Mission
‘Beyond the documentary photos of fisher boys working on the lake, I found myself captivated by the faces and eyes of the kids who lived nearby,’ says Snell. ‘Through portraiture, I hoped to convey the beauty in simple moments. The lake had a strong mood and emotional energy’
Amid all the magic and beauty of the lake, there remains a starker reality. Thousands of children work in its massive fishing industry