This project centers on the stories of migrants from diverse corners of the globe, each with their own unique and touching “last memory” before leaving their homeland.
These memories — ranging from the last taste of a beloved meal to a final goodbye with family — are captured through intimate portraits and narrative photography, set against the backdrop of New York City, a symbol of migration, diversity, and reinvention.
Through these deeply personal moments, the project explores the shared emotional core of migration: the pull of home, the pain of departure, and the strength required to begin again.
This project centers on the stories of migrants from diverse corners of the globe, each with their own unique and touching “last memory” before leaving their homeland.
These memories — ranging from the last taste of a beloved meal to a final goodbye with family — are captured through intimate portraits and narrative photography, set against the backdrop of New York City, a symbol of migration, diversity, and reinvention.
Through these deeply personal moments, the project explores the shared emotional core of migration: the pull of home, the pain of departure, and the strength required to begin again.
Nathalie Sayago, based in Venezuela & New York City, is a photojournalist and documentary photographer focusing on social and human rights issues.
Her work has been published in The New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Al Jazeera, Canada Broadcasting News, Dennik Slovakia among others.
