Khadejeh Nikouyeh Gradually Fell in Love with Sports Photojournalism

"I had no excuse and I wanted to make her proud," says North Carolina photojournalist Khadejeh Nikouyeh. Referencing the touching moment she remembered her late mother and signed up for a college photojournalism program, she remembers the sacrifices her parents made for her. The fine art photography program she signed up for 5 years ago didn't fit well with her. A handful of jobs filled her life until she decided to get back to college to honor her mother's desire. That was probably the best dec...