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Kiss my Religion

The series explores love, identity, and faith by portraying couples in traditional religious attire engaging in acts of intimacy. This collection juxtaposes cultural symbols with universal themes of love, challenging perceptions of faith, gender, and romance through tender, evocative portraits.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2024

Discovery of the Year

Culture

Non Professional

Silver

Portrait

Non Professional

Kiss my Religion

The series explores love, identity, and faith by portraying couples in traditional religious attire engaging in acts of intimacy. This collection juxtaposes cultural symbols with universal themes of love, challenging perceptions of faith, gender, and romance through tender, evocative portraits.

About Artist

Onni Ilmari

Onni Ilmari is an emerging Finnish photographer with a keen eye for exploring the social and societal dynamics through his lens. Born and raised in the serene landscapes of Scandinavia, Onni's journey into photography began as a personal quest to document the human condition and the diverse ways in which people interact within their environments. Despite being new to the professional photography scene, Onni has developed a distinctive style that blends elements of surrealism with poignant narrative photography. His work investigates the subtleties of human interactions, capturing the unspoken tensions and harmonies that define communal living and individual identities. His latest series, "Wings of Coexistence," skillfully illustrates the symbolic and literal interactions between humans and their surroundings, using the metaphor of birds to comment on themes of cohabitation and cultural coexistence. This series serves as a commentary on how we navigate our shared spaces and the impact of our presence on each other. Onni's photography is not just visually compelling but also intellectually stimulating, encouraging viewers to reflect on deeper social issues such as community, identity, and the invisible barriers that separate us. As Onni continues to hone his craft, he is becoming increasingly recognized for his ability to capture compelling stories that challenge our perceptions and provoke thoughtful discussion. With a passion for capturing the complexities of societal interactions, Onni Ilmari is on a path to making significant contributions to the field of narrative photography. He is eager to engage with a global audience and share his insights on the nuances of human relationships through the powerful medium of photography.

Onni Ilmari

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Portrait, Travel

Location

Germany

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