Fashion x Photography + Storytelling with The Khmer Collective Founder Denys Meak

Denys Meak is a second generation Khmer American born in Atlanta, Georgia to Cambodian refugees. She describes her family as self-taught artists and makers. 

Her passion for fashion saw her pursue and attain a degree in Fashion Merchandising. Today, she works as a Visual Merchandising Manager for a retail brand, but most in the Cambodian community know her professionally as a photographer, with the Instagram @thekhmercollective. Founded in 2021, The Khmer Collective is a traveling project where she documents the Cambodian diaspora through colorful portraits and storytelling. 

Denys shares her compelling journey from growing up in Atlanta's Cambodian community to navigating identity, education, and artistry. Discover how she uses her photography work to document cultural identity, foster healing, and leave a legacy for future generations.

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Khmer Diaspora Conference March 27-29, 2026 

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