Staged Portraits, 2nd prize
Mother and Son
Denis Dailleux
Agence VU
Agence VU
20 May, 2013
Cairo, Egypt
Mahmoud and his mother.
Egyptian bodybuilders pose with their mothers. In Egypt, perfecting one’s physique is a popular pursuit, and can be a source of family pride.
Denis Dailleux
Denis Dailleux was born in 1958 in Angers, France. He has published a series of photography books all portraying Egypt, Cairo and his impressions of the revolution. His photograp...
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