As an Albino, the way you are perceived and treated is very dependent on where you live in this world.
In western society the fact that albinism is so rare, people often view it as unique and sometimes even beautiful.
But in some parts of Africa, Albinism is still shrouded in a superstition from the past, where it was believed that the limbs of a person with Albinism would bring prosperity. A horrible thought. But with the ability to share information more easily we see that a new generation takes shape. They revolt against old beliefs and make up their own minds about what is accepted and beautiful.
We should all treasure this kind of unique beauty. That’s the message I want to give through Jeweled.
— Justine Tjallinks
FeatureJeweledA Dutch photographer celebrates the rare beauty of Albinos in this series of stunning portraits.View Images
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Jeweled
A Dutch photographer celebrates the rare beauty of Albinos in this series of stunning portraits.
Jeweled
A Dutch photographer celebrates the rare beauty of Albinos in this series of stunning portraits.
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Announcing the 2018 LensCulture Black & White Photography Award Winners!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of LensCulture’s first ever Black & White Photography Awards! Discover 39 incredible artists who are creating monochrome images across different genres and in diverse cultures worldwide.
Dreams
By reconstructing scenes and settings from her subjects’ dream journals, this photographer transports us into the unsettling dimension of nightmares and reverie.
Experimental Relationship
Pixy Liao started using her boyfriend as a “prop” in her photos, but that evolved into an ongoing 12-year project documenting their unconventional relationship, resulting in some eye-opening images.
Photographing Judy Zhu
Across nearly a decade’s worth of candid imagery, this photographer created a melancholic story of what it means to be a modern woman.
American Bedroom
Travelling through the US one bedroom at a time, Barbara Peacock gives us an intimate glimpse of the American experience.
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