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Documentary photographer Laura El-Tantawy explains, "From India to the Middle East, women have traditionally adorned the veil, a sheer fabric to cover their hair and sometimes their face. While some wear it for purely traditional purposes, others will don it as a rite of passage when a girl grows from childhood to adulthood, as do women in Muslim cultures."
This ongoing documentary project about women living with the veil is the subject of her photo reportage Unveiling Women Behind Veils, now appearing on Gaia Photos. Comprised of 52 photojournalists from around the globe, each photographer shares Gaia's united mission of promoting quality and diversity in documentary photography worldwide.
Ms. El-Tantawy says, "The aim of this body of work is not to show the veil as a symbol of repression, but to “unveil” a portrayal of women that will reflect on their dignity and strong character while staying true to their femininity."
ABOUT LAURA EL-TANTAWY
UK born Laura El-Tantawy's photography bestrides the subtle distinctions between documentary and fine art photography. Her photos are inspired by her vision and a pesky persistence to see the world through a vibrant palette of color.
Raised in Egypt, Laura El-Tantawy's personal projects have taken her through Egypt as well as Saudi Arabia, Iran, India, Thailand, Senegal and the Gambia, France, Italy and England.
Her photography has appeared in several print and online publications including; Saudi Aramco World, Harpers, National Geographic, Thailand: 9 Days in the Kingdom, Bangkok 101, Burn Magazine, Eleanor Magazine and F-Stop.
Laura El-Tantawy divides her time between London, UK, and Cairo, Egypt.
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Documentary photographer Laura El-Tantawy explains, "From India to the Middle East, women have traditionally adorned the veil, a sheer fabric to cover their hair and sometimes their face. While some wear it for purely traditional purposes, others will don it as a rite of passage when a girl grows from childhood to adulthood, as do women in Muslim cultures."
This ongoing documentary project about women living with the veil is the subject of her photo reportage Unveiling Women Behind Veils, now appearing on Gaia Photos. Comprised of 52 photojournalists from around the globe, each photographer shares Gaia's united mission of promoting quality and diversity in documentary photography worldwide.
Ms. El-Tantawy says, "The aim of this body of work is not to show the veil as a symbol of repression, but to “unveil” a portrayal of women that will reflect on their dignity and strong character while staying true to their femininity."
ABOUT LAURA EL-TANTAWY
UK born Laura El-Tantawy's photography bestrides the subtle distinctions between documentary and fine art photography. Her photos are inspired by her vision and a pesky persistence to see the world through a vibrant palette of color.
Raised in Egypt, Laura El-Tantawy's personal projects have taken her through Egypt as well as Saudi Arabia, Iran, India, Thailand, Senegal and the Gambia, France, Italy and England.
Her photography has appeared in several print and online publications including; Saudi Aramco World, Harpers, National Geographic, Thailand: 9 Days in the Kingdom, Bangkok 101, Burn Magazine, Eleanor Magazine and F-Stop.
Laura El-Tantawy divides her time between London, UK, and Cairo, Egypt.
Please Visit Us and visit Laura El-Tantawy's website.
You can also search for assignment photographers at Gaia Photos, a place to explore and discover the issues facing the diverse population and locations of our world, both near and far.
Please subscribe to our new features page to keep track of new stories too!
NEW FACEBOOK FAN PAGE
Gaia Photos has a new Facebook Fan Page. If you're using Facebook, sign up to get new features served on your Facebook wall automatically.
You can also Follow Me On Twitter
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
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