Never really leaving

Never Really Leaving is a photographic series about young women in all their forms, sizes, and ways of being. It is an ongoing project that explores the existence of women, as well as the imposed norms and expectations tied to womanhood. The project examines the boundaries of identity and freedom, and metaphorically visualizes what it means to be a woman. It is an exploratory body of work, leaving room for interpretation and reflection on the extent to which we can shape our own choices and lives.

TEAM CREDITS:

model LISELOTTE DAAMS at Filipa Models
photography MANON DIJKMAN
styling FLOORTJE SARTORIUS
hair and makeup ALICIA STUIFZAND
creative direction and production MANON DIJKMAN

A woman lying on her side in bed, resting her head on a pillow with her arm extended out in front of her, looking thoughtfully.

Back of a woman with hair styled in large hair rollers, wearing a furry coat, standing outdoors in front of a building with siding.

Woman inside a vehicle looking out through a rain-covered window, with a cloudy sky and a house visible outside.

A young woman wearing a white blazer and floral bridal headband with a veil, sitting alone at a dark table in a restaurant or cafe, resting her head on her hand, looking thoughtful.