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© Jake Verzosa
Jake Verzosa’s documentary projects exude a sense of calmness and wonder which is seldom observed in most photojournalists’ works. These stunning portraits of the women from the Karen tribe are simply breathtaking. Their natural beauty transcends all borders. While the tribe has been photographed extensively by photographers traveling to these isolated villages, this is the first time I’ve seen them photographed like that. No wonder too, as Verzosa works as a freelance fashion/commercial photographer in Manila. However, documentary and portraiture work speak closer to his heart.
See his other works on his website. Also worth checking out is his South East Asian work on ethnicity in the region. Even though we are a region with disparate religions, cultures and beliefs, the way of living often struck me as overtly similar. The pictures totally made me miss hitting the road less traveled, talking to people and trying the most exotic food I can find.
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This Portrait is very interesting indeed… I just keep on looking at the image! So Fascinating..
I just saw this now. Thanks for your interest! Great blog!
Fantastic pictures. We spent a month in Burma for our honeymoon in 2001 a stunningly beautiful country and amazing people – I want to go back!
You’re absolutely right — I have not attended the program, and what I’ve supposed about the community and its cohesiveness is pure speculation on my part. ,
Stunning pictures with great eye contact. I really like the eye contact and the shallow depth of field, I wonder whether this was achieve with small apeture or done in post production.
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wow…..this photo is speechless for me….