ENTRY DESCRIPTION
The body of work revolves around the Voodoo practices and beliefs in Benin.

Voodoo is based on animism, the idea that all things have a spirit. There are about 100 other divinities, or Voodoos, that represent different things. Voodoo originated in the kingdom of Dahomey, which is now Benin. The word "voodoo" means "soul" or "strength" in the Fon language. Voodoo is more than a belief system, it's a way of life that includes culture, art, music, and medicine. Voodoo priests perform rituals to help people with illness, ward off evil spirits, and achieve success. Initiation into Voodoo can take many years, and only those who are initiated are allowed to enter sacred forests.

AUTHOR
Aga is a documentary photographer based in the USA, and her work focuses mainly on documentary photojournalism, conservation, and exploration of heritage sites, indigenous tribes, and rituals. In addition, she actively supports human rights and conservation efforts.

Aga’s professional journey began with travel and sports photography during the time she lived in Thailand. Muay Thai was one of her many passions, and when she was presented with the opportunity to document Muay Thai fights, she didn’t think twice about it and had the best time of her life doing it. Aga traveled extensively during her life in SE Asia, had many adventures, and met many fascinating people. Eventually, a few years later, her journey took her to Indonesia and South Africa.

Aga’s passion for photography and travel is shared with her love for science, as she spends most of her time trying to cure people and the planet. Aga actively supports human rights movements, environmental protection, and various conservation efforts.

Aga’s assignments involve both freelance work and collaborations with various NGOs. In addition, she aims to portray the people she photographs in the most powerful and meaningful way one can achieve while making a difference in the communities she meets.

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