Taking us face to face with a people forgotten by the world and modern life, French photographer Frédéric Lagrange's new cultural photography series takes us all the way to the barren eastern Afghanistan region.
Having been used as a historic crossroads for trade and commerce, this dangerous terrain known as the Wakhan Corridor is a mysterious place not frequented by many.
In Lagrange's hauntingly beautiful cultural photography series 'Passage to Wakhan,' the photographer documents a highly volatile region and its local Wakhi people. The warm Wakhi people generously accepted the photographer into their lives and helped him reach his goal of photographing a people so far removed from society and the world as we know it.
This original series shows viewers what life is like in the treacherous Wakhan Corridor and how its people survive the harsh conditions.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Cultural Photography
- There is an opportunity for social impact investing in cultural photography projects that document forgotten and unique communities.
- Remote Area Tourism
- Remote areas and dangerous terrains such as the Wakhan Corridor can become popular destinations for adventure and eco-tourism.
- Indigenous People Awareness
- Indigenous communities such as the Wakhi people can gain awareness and support from social initiatives or marketing campaigns.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- There is a niche market for cultural photography that documents unique and forgotten communities.
- Tourism
- The tourism industry can explore new markets and create experiences in remote and dangerous areas such as the Wakhan Corridor.
- Social Initiatives
- Social initiatives and marketing campaigns for indigenous people can create awareness and support for remote communities such as the Wakhi people.
