‘It Was Never Meant to Be Easy’ (2024), part of an ongoing collaboration between Dutch photographer @nickvantiem and The Broke Boys collective. The project follows the boys during their attempt to realise their dream of building a community of like-minded peers, their climb on a steep social ladder, and their quest as they face the responsibilities of leading the next generation into a brighter future. Credits Starring: @originalkaapstaadpantsula @internationalpantsula_ @insertcoinz @simbongile_bino @cole.lukhele @iamslolo @roscosteazy Photography: @nickvantiem Darkroom prints:@aaplabpetersvenson 🖨️ Post-production: @michaelfrahm.postproduction | Milk Studios