Byron Smith traces a transformative journey from local newspapers to global conflict zones, revealing how each photograph is a deliberate act of choosing what to see, what to reveal, and what profound human story lies beneath the surface. Through a series of powerful images spanning from New York City to Brazil, Greece, Mosul, Sudan and Ukraine, Smith deconstructs the art of visual storytelling—demonstrating how a photographer’s focal point is not just about technical precision, but about bearing witness, challenging perspectives, and creating a deeper, more nuanced understanding of our interconnected human experience.