Meet the photographer capturing the optimism of South America’s locals

“In Mexico, there is a well-known saying ‘Si no hay pan, tortillas‘, which translates as ‘make the most of what you’ve got’ — something the locals there are profoundly good at,” Gaby Conn tells HUNGER about her latest photo series. “Travelling through Central and South America, I was struck by the widespread, unwavering sense of positivity and contentedness in the locals I met along the way, and this series seeks to capture both that spirit itself, and the motivations behind it. These photographs will forever be a reminder to me that the sun in the sky is the only disco ball we need, and life really is one great party.”