It seems like everyone wants to feel represented and looks amazing
but there are a few skin conditions that can affect your life. One of them is Vitiligo.
It’s is a skin condition in which skin loses its
pigment in the form of patches, becoming
white with sharp margins. The long term skin disorder affects nearly 1-3
percent of the population. This skin condition is physically harmless, but it
can cause increased sensitivity to the sun, psychological stress, and social stigma.
Elisabeth Van Aalderen is a photographer with Vitiligo and she
captures people with the same skin condition. She was 25 when she started to
have patches on her skin. After completing her diploma from the Utrecht School
of Arts Elisabeth applied to the photography department of the Fotovakschool in
Amsterdam.
More info: elisabethva.com | Instagram
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"She couldn’t wear her spots with more pride. Such an inspiring woman"
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"I feel so incredibly honored to photograph Sharista and just cant get over how beautiful she is, inside and out. Such a kind soul and a fearless power woman. She inspires so many out there with"
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"Today I photographed Emely for the vitiligo project. She is such a stunning and confident Cape Verdean woman!"
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"She couldn’t wear her spots with more pride. Such an inspiring woman"
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"I had the privilege to photograph my 3rd subject of the vitiligo project Marie Lenander. I feel so honored she traveled to Amsterdam to take part of this. This project is all about body positivity and to celebrate our uniqueness and embracing the vitiligo body and its esthetic.
For me it was also very special to get up close and personal with someone who had the same struggles as me, and as many young woman all over the world who are trying to fit in. Why should you even want to fit in, if you were born to be unique?"
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"Beautiful Emilie in front of my lens. I found here on Instagram, totally embracing her vitiligo body. It moved me. When you both have the same struggles and overcome the same fears, it immediately creates a bond. Vitiligo is such a powerful thing; it makes you stand out, it forces you to embrace your unique beauty. Let’s all celebrate that. —- This project is all about body positivity and to celebrate our uniqueness and embracing the vitiligo body and its esthetic"
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"Beautiful Padminie Gajadhar such a gracious and powerful woman. I am so grateful she let me take her picture"
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"Last week I photographed my 5th subject: Gaby. I feel so honored she took part of this, although she was a little bit nervous. We talked about how to cope with the struggle to accept something you can’t control. Vitiligo can take over our skin, but can’t take over our pride and awesomeness! That’s what’s Gaby all about: an awesome freakin’ woman"
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"Sometimes you meet people who fill your hart with joy. Anna flew in from Budapest to join the shades of pale series. Our vitiligo is so similar, it’s insane. She could be my younger beautiful sister. Thanks Anna for traveling to Amsterdam and making a new friend"
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"When coffee compliments your skin."
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"Beautiful Padminie Gajadhar such a gracious and powerful woman. I am so grateful she let me take her picture"
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"I had the privilege to photograph my first subject of the vitiligo project Natalie. I feel so honored she traveled to Amsterdam to take part of this. This project is all about body positivity and to celebrate our uniqueness and embracing the vitiligo body and it's esthetic.
For me it was also very special to get up close and personal with someone who had the same struggles as me, and as many young woman all over the world who are trying to fit in.
Why should you even want to fit in, if you were born to be unique?"
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"I had the privilege to photograph my 6th subject of the vitiligo project Emilie. I feel so honored she traveled to Amsterdam to take part of this. This project is all about body positivity and to celebrate our uniqueness and embracing the vitiligo body and its esthetic"
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"Sometimes you meet people who fill your hart with joy. Anna flew in from Budapest to join the shades of pale series. Our vitiligo is so similar, it’s insane. She could be my younger beautiful sister. Thanks Anna for traveling to Amsterdam and making a new friend"
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"Such a strong woman. Thank you Anna to take your picture"
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"Beautiful Sara. A biology student with a passion for rowing. I feel so honored she take part of this"
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"Let me start by saying I love my vitiligo skin, and love all the unique girls I had in front of my camera, celebrating their spots. But it doesn’t mean we never struggle.
For me this time of year is when I struggle the most. It is getting warmer, and we expose our skin more on the outside world. I do feel confident in my own skin, but vitiligo is often a life-changing condition that turns your world upside down."
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"Beautiful Maria flew in, all the way from Colorado. Vitiligo to her is “letting go”. Literally we are saying goodbye to our melatonin, but in the bigger sense we are breaking free from our perception of beauty.
This project is to help break the boundaries and encourage others to be their most authentic selves. Beauty can be whatever you want it to be"
