Northern Togo – Art photographs the Kotocoli fire-eaters during a ceremonial event. Eating fire is a longtime trademark of this tribe, and is used to strike fear in rival tribes.
Canon 5D, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens, f/5 at 1/8 second

Northern Togo – A high ISO allowed Art just enough shutter speed to capture this nighttime portrait of a Kotocoli fire-eater in a trance.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 24-70mm lens, f/2.8 at 1/15

Southern Togo – The traditional brightly-colored and intricately patterned cloth of the West African people is highlighted in this portrait of a Glidji village priest sitting at a shrine.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 16-35mm, f/4 at 1/25 second

Ganvie Lake Village, Benin – The daily life of the Tofinu people transpires along the Ganvie Lake in Benin. A polarizer helps to retain the depth of the green and blue hues.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, polarizer, Canon EF 70-200mm, f/4 at 1/160 second

Northern Togo – A Tamberma child in proudly presents his puppy for this candid portrait.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 16-35mm, f/8 at 1/200 second

Northern Togo – Traditional headgear and a pipe help to place this portrait in Togo. By framing the Tamberma woman's face in the darkened area of the doorway, Art simplified the composition and removed distracting lines.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 16-35mm, f/8 at 1/200 second

Lebe Village, Togo – A Ewe dancer and his shadow are captured and held by a fast shutter speed.
Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 70-200mm, f/6.3 at 1/2000 second