Staged Portraits, 2nd prize
Mother and Son
Denis Dailleux
Agence VU
Agence VU
08 May, 2013
Cairo, Egypt
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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