Portrait Photography

Yasmin was not a typical Syrian refugee. Her appearance, demeanor, and overall aura set her apart, breaking glass ceilings in ways that went beyond her actions. After enduring prolonged torture, she somehow managed to escape prison and seek refuge in Turkey. During our conversations, she spoke of the countless things that had shattered within her during those dark times, pieces she believed could never be put back together. Her brother had died under torture in that same prison.

Now, through the foundation she established, Yasmin continues to break barriers by helping refugee women from Syria access psychological support and find employment opportunities. It was this strength, resilience, and defiance of stereotypes that inspired me to photograph her in this way.

Nat Geo C. photographer,
Photography lecturer, lawyer &
Former skydiver
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It's absolutely heartbreaking what some people ensure during their lifetime and I have so much respect for their drive to continue being involved and helping others. Powerful photo Dilek!

Multidisciplinary Artist |  /medium Synthesizing Nature, Tech & the Human Experience
https://linktr.ee/manuwilliams

It was dear. all their stories touched my herat so much

This is my aim, this is the aim of my genre dear.

So nice to see you bringing these into the public eye.