Middle eastern women

From maintaining unibrows to foundation matching.

All over the world, there are different dress codes and etiquette for different occasions. One would dress in a formal outfit for a wedding, but wear comfortable and casual clothing for shopping, travelling or attending a sporting event. All cultures have specific rules and regulations for people visiting religious places and participating in religious ceremonies.

Three friends from Cardiff, Wales, who have all shared this experience - Arwa, Deba, and Sally - decided to approach this topic by exploring and embracing middle eastern beauty first through portraits of Deba in a series of intimate photos called "My Culture" and next with a studio project called "MENA-hood"...