Smiles of old ethnic minority people

Old friends of the Ma ethnic group (Photo: Réhahn)

Friendship (Photo: Réhahn) While travelling through Vietnam, he observed that many people conceal their smile with their hand, as a mark of modesty or politeness. Réhahn's “Hidden Smile” collection explores the intriguing power of expression.

An indigo smile (Photo: Réhahn) Réhahn’s series of fine art portraits entitled "Hidden Smile" attempts to see the smile through a different lens. The subjects of the photographs cover their mouths to create a frame for their eyes. They allow the viewer to get a deeper glimpse of the emotion present on their faces.

An iconic smile of the Mong (Photo: Réhahn)

(Photo: Réhahn)

A Mong Hoa woman (Photo: Réhahn)

Although her smile is covered with her hand, people can still feel the joy in her eyes. (Photo: Réhahn)

(Photo: Réhahn)

"I believe smiles open doors," Réhahn said. (Photo: Réhahn)

Smiles of old ethnic minority people

11-10-2023 12:44

(VOVWORLD) - French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle has a big collection of heart-stoppingly beautiful images during his journeys to remote villages of Vietnam’s northern mountains. Several of his photos feature old people of various ethnic groups, whose hairs have turned gray and faces are full of crow's feet, only the smiles remain forever.