Brendan Skinner, Faces of Nepal (PEOPLE 2025)

When I set out to trek to Everest Base Camp, I thought most of my photos would be of the towering mountains and the incredible landscapes I was immersed in. But when I returned, it wasn’t just the scenery that stayed with me — it was the people. The faces I saw along the way left a deeper impression than I expected. There was something about their presence, their way of being, that stayed with me long after the trek ended. These images are a reflection of that feeling — moments and expressions I’ll never forget.

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