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Shifting the NarrativeA natural beauty. Photo credit: www.pexels.com Speaking of Christmas, I spent mine reading one of my new favorites called The Atlas of Beauty. Nonprofessional photographer Mihaela Noroc spent years of her life and most of her savings chasing faces to redefine beauty standards. The result is 500 stunning portraits of women from around the globe each more gorgeous than the next.
As a design student, one of things I'm most impressed by is Noroc's phenomenal use of color. Capturing rich, saturated shades in photo after photo is no easy feat. Even more shockingly, ALL of her pictures feature natural lighting. How could that possibly be? This woman traveled to four corners of the earth, found the prettiest faces possible while making the most of flawless natural lighting. No biggie! Suffice it to say I'm openly obsessed with color and have never been more blown away. Another aspect of her book worth mentioning is what little encouragement she received early on. Noroc talked about developing her skills on her own time and using women in her family as subjects. Despite being told to give up on photography, she pursued it on her own time and slowly forged this project into being. This book was published in 2017 yet I've never heard so much buzz about a single collection. There's something magical about sincere inspiration and creativity refusing rejection. Next there's impact. These pictures most often surround women in their daily lives however different their circumstances. One captures a mother and daughter riding a bike to a movie while another showcases a young mother on her way to give birth. (Yes, really.) There's something about seeing people in their real and vulnerable lives that takes her photos to new heights; you can't help but wonder what happens next. The women themselves also reap the benefits of Noroc's work. One photo describes how the subject became something of a local celebrity after having her picture taken. When the dust settles, that's the power of creative intent. One young girl developing photos overnight in the family bathroom grew up to show women their unique dignity. One by one, she reminded them of their inherent worth. Let her repeated acts of kindness and respect continue to resonate in appreciation of women everywhere.Speaking of Christmas, I spent mine reading one of my new favorites called The Atlas of Beauty. Nonprofessional photographer Mihaela Noroc spent years of her life and most of her savings chasing faces to redefine beauty standards. The result is 500 stunning portraits of women from around the globe each more gorgeous than the next.
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AuthorHi, my name is Martha Oschwald and I'm a content writer focused on design. This page is meant to give you a taste of my writing style and latest musings. Archives
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