
“As a woman, I apologise for calling you stunning before strong, I called you beautiful before brave. The beauty of your eyes lie in the vision you hold. The strength of your faith creates life...You are unique not for the way you look, but for the way you challenge, influence, nurture and stand strong.”
The above quote is as stated by Pooja Kochar for her initiative PhotoblogHER which, through art, addresses the importance of a positive body image. “Women by nature empathise and grow stronger by supporting each other, we have to learn to love ourselves as much as we love others,” she says. In her visual narrative, titled Shakti, she showcases the bravery and strength of women in their daily lives. The project, on which she has worked for six months, is a collection of beautiful tales of women from all walks of life, each with their own struggles. “It has been very overwhelming for me as a photographer, every time a woman shared her vulnerability and fears, Shakti grew stronger,” she says.
Run
Shakti
Power
Fire Fighters
Challenge Destiny
Birth
Waiting For Monsoon
Virginity Is Their Curse
Follow the initiative on Youtube and you can visit the official website to know more about PhotoblogHER.
Words: Sara Hussain Compiled by Raj Rege