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Gallery: The Cambodians

Introduction

The Cambodians Portrait Series

The Cambodians portrait series is an ongoing black and white documentary style portrait portfolio by Todd Black at Light and More, exploring the faces, stories and working lives of the Khmer people through intimate monochrome portraiture.

From landmine deminers and Buddhist monks to market vendors, café workers and Khmer New Year celebrants, each portrait in The Cambodians series seeks to honour the dignity, joy and complexity of everyday Cambodian life. These are not tourist photographs — they are documents of real encounters, real people and real moments, captured with honesty and deep respect for their subjects.

Shot entirely in black and white, the series uses the absence of colour to strip away distraction and focus attention on what matters most — the humanity behind each face.

The Cambodians is an evolving body of work. New portraits are added regularly.

The Portraits

A black and white street portrait from the series The Cambodians by Todd Black featuring a Khmer Woman Vendor Counting money at the Kep Crab Market.
A black and white street portrait of a smiling woman at Wat Kandal, titled Khmer Woman Devotee Portrait, from the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white street portrait of a smiling young Khmer woman in Battambang, from the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white Khmer mother daughter portrait from the series The Cambodians by Todd Black, showing a smiling young woman holding her young child who wears a white dress and traditional face powder.
A black and white street portrait of a Khmer lady vendor Kep resting, from the series The Cambodians by photographer Todd Black.
A black and white young English student portrait leaning against a wall in Phnom Penh, from The Cambodians series by Todd Black.
A black and white street portrait of a young father holding infant while wearing a motorcycle helmet in Battambang, from the series The Cambodians by Todd Black.
A black and white Muslim crab vendor portrait from the series The Cambodians by photographer Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white wavy brim sunhat portrait of a smiling Cambodian beach vendor, from the series The Cambodians by photographer Todd Black.
A black and white portrait of a young Cambodian female construction worker in a hard hat, hijab, and safety vest, looking directly at the camera — from The Cambodians series by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a Cambodian elder performing the sampeah prayer greeting gesture, hands pressed together at her lips, from The Cambodians series — a Cambodian elder prayer gesture portrait by Todd Black at Light and More.
A solemn black and white photograph of Don Chi funeral procession, from The Cambodians series by Todd Black at Light and More, showing Buddhist women carrying a woven basket during a funeral ceremony.
A black and white Cambodian construction worker portrait from The Cambodians series, showing a young man in a camouflage hat holding a tool overhead, photographed by Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white Cambodian novice nun meditation portrait of a young woman in white robes seated on a temple floor, from The Cambodians series by photographer Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white elderly Khmer woman portrait showing an aged woman with a warm, direct gaze, wearing a floral blouse and checked shawl, from The Cambodians series by photographer Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white street portrait of a smiling Khmer woman, captured in an urban Cambodian setting, from The Cambodians series by photographer Todd Black at Light and More.
A black-and-white street portrait of a joyful Cambodian man portrait smiling openly, from The Cambodians series by photographer Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white street portrait of a Cambodian tattooed man with Sak Yant sacred markings, smiling gently against a concrete wall — from The Cambodians series by photographer Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white close-up portrait of a Woman at Sampov Mountain Temple, from The Cambodians series by photographer Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white overhead portrait of a Cambodian woman seated on ancient stone temple steps, hands pressed together in supplication — a Cambodian beggar temple supplication — from The Cambodians series by photographer Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white street portrait of a smiling young Khmer vendor at Angkor Wat, from The Cambodians series by Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white street portrait of a young Cambodian mother cradling an infant on a bamboo train platform, from The Cambodians series by photographer Todd Black at Light and More; Cambodian Mother and Child at the Bamboo Train.
A square-format black and white street portrait of a Cambodian woman in a turtleneck on a city pavement, embodying Cambodian recycler portrait resilience — from The Cambodians series by Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white street portrait of a Cambodian man cradling an infant on a city street, from The Cambodians series by Todd Black at Light and More.
A black and white Cambodian construction worker portrait from The Cambodians series, the subject laughing openly while leaning on stacked building materials, photographed by Todd Black at Light and More.
A young Cambodian girl washing vegetables pauses to smile at the camera in this black and white street portrait from The Cambodians series by Todd Black at Light and More.
A monochrome street portrait tilted Smiling Spa Worker from The Cambodians series, showing a spa worker in a cartoon-printed shirt and bucket hat, photographed by Todd Black at Light and More.
Khmer Bank Employee Portrait - A black and white street portrait of a young woman in a professional uniform from the series The Cambodians by Todd Black.
A black and white composite street portrait of two Cambodian women — one holding a sickle, one a smartphone — in front of an ATM, from the series The Cambodians by photographer Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a Cambodian bank employee in a black blazer and lanyard, smiling warmly at an outdoor work station beneath a canopy. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a Cambodian woman in Nike sportswear standing confidently in a city park with her hand on her hip, smiling over her shoulder. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white portrait of a Cambodian man covered in Sak Yant sacred tattoos seated cross-legged before an elaborate home altar with bronze deity figures and monk portraits. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white portrait of a Cambodian woman seated before a domestic altar crowded with traditional Khmer deity figures and offerings. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a Cambodian tuk tuk driver leaning against a wooden post, eyes nearly closed in laughter, wearing a checkered shirt and prayer bead bracelet. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white portrait of a tattooed Cambodian Buddhist monk seated cross-legged on a temple floor in saffron robes, smiling gently at the camera. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a young Khmer boy grinning broadly in a Paris Saint-Germain football shirt, standing against a weathered wall. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of three young Khmer men in a colonial-style covered walkway, the central figure in a Dior bucket hat smiling confidently at the camera. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of three Khmer males — a laughing teenager and two young boys — sitting on stone steps in front of a wooden door. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a young Khmer man on a bicycle glancing back over his shoulder in a park, with a young boy cycling in the background. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a shirtless young Khmer man with bleached hair and chest tattoo, smiling confidently during Khmer New Year celebrations. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a Khmer man covered in traditional New Year powder, wearing mirrored sunglasses and paint-stained work clothes, leaning against a scaffolding pole. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a young Khmer woman smiling over her bicycle handlebars wearing a tweed jacket and cap during Khmer New Year. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a laughing young Khmer woman in a houndstooth Chanel jacket, arms raised joyfully during Khmer New Year celebrations. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a young Khmer woman vendor standing among bagged produce in a market during Khmer New Year celebrations. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a young Khmer man with bleached hair wearing a patterned Dior shirt, leaning forward and smiling in a street setting. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of three young Khmer boys in streetwear, two wearing face masks, standing closely together in a crowd. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white portrait of three young Khmer men in traditional white shirts, one smiling broadly from behind while two sit in the foreground with contrasting expressions. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white portrait of a Cambodian woman sitting cross-legged in a hammock, laughing openly, wearing a white shirt in a rural wooden dwelling. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a young Khmer man smiling upward with a towel around his neck and a crossbody bag, set against a softly blurred park background. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white portrait of Morm Mean, a Cambodian landmine deminer, smiling warmly at the camera in his MAE uniform beside an iron gate. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a young Khmer woman standing behind a café counter wearing a Khmer Coffee apron, hands clasped, smiling gently at the camera. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait of a young Khmer woman wearing a Ralph Lauren track jacket with white racing stripes, smiling softly at the camera in a café setting. From the series The Cambodians by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait from Cambodia showing a young worker titled The Cambodians: Young Khmer Coffee Vendor by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait from Cambodia showing a young worker titled The Cambodians: Young Khmer Host by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait from Cambodia showing a worker making preparations for Khmer New Year titled The Cambodians: Young Khmer Hostess by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait from Cambodia showing a worker making preparations for Khmer New Year titled The Cambodians: Worker - Khmer New Year #3 by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait from Cambodia showing a worker making preparations for Khmer New Year titled The Cambodians: Worker - Khmer New Year #2 by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait from Cambodia showing a worker making preparations for Khmer New Year titled The Cambodians: Worker - Khmer New Year by Todd Black at Light and More.
Black and white street portrait from Cambodia showing a young lady with a flower in her hair titled The Cambodians: Portrait of a Young Lady by Todd Black at Light and More.
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