Chester Higgins

Chester Higgins Jr. is an American photographer best known for his decades-long documentation of African and African American life, culture, and spirituality. His work, often described as soulful and deeply humanistic, explores the African diaspora and the spiritual connections between Africans and African Americans. A staff photographer for The New York Times for over 30 years, Higgins has published numerous acclaimed books including 'Elder Grace' and 'Feeling the Spirit.'