The American photographer Kaitlyn Smith won first prize in the Contemporary Issues category of the Weird Press Photo Contest with her series "Not My Life". The series documents the lives of three women who were forced into prostitution.

Kaitlyn Smith's "Not My Life" is a powerful series that documents the lives of three women who were forced into prostitution. The series offers a rare and intimate look at the realities of sex trafficking, and highlights the strength and resilience of the women who have survived it.

The series was shot over the course of two years, and features interviews with the women as they share their stories of survival. "Not My Life" is a moving and important work that sheds light on a dark reality.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Smith on this well-deserved award.

The Weird Press Photo Contest is one of the most prestigious photography competitions in the world. The Contemporary Issues category recognizes photographers who have captured stories that shed light on important social and political issues.