
Bare: A Photo Exhibition by Solène Le Doze
March 16, 2021
“This project emerged from the will to give back to the women that supported me during a very difficult time in my personal life. This was the first time that I had experienced such a feeling of sisterhood, where women gathered around and supported me, even some that I barely knew. I wanted to give something back by celebrating them, and wondered how best to do that.
Realizing that a lot of them had body image issues, stemming from not having the same body as when they were younger or before they had children or even just comparing themselves to the archetypes of female form that we are confronted with in our everyday lives. I thought doing nude photo sessions could help them see how beautiful they are – inside and out – and boost their self-confidence.
Even though it started from the idea of giving back, it turned out that I unexpectedly benefited from this experience. They placed a feeling of trust in me by sharing such an intimate and vulnerable moment. This deepened my friendship with each of them during these photo sessions. I am very grateful.
Interestingly, they all did these nude sessions with me for different reasons, and used these pictures in different ways. You’ll find some of their testimonies here.
Enjoy!” – Solène
Solène Le Doze is an art and street photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand. With a passion for photography and people, she tries to capture emotions and moods. Her first solo exhibition Bare aims to celebrate women of all shapes and all ages.
Visit her website here.