Rebekah Ryan, Echoes of Loss (PEOPLE 2025)

Captured during a powerful pole performance, this image features Lou Lou’s heartfelt tribute in remembrance of a loved one, following the recent loss of a family member. Her piece conveyed a poignant moment of reflection, honouring personal grief while embodying the resilience found through artistic expression in the face of sorrow. Shooting during a live show came with its challenges—especially the low and ever-changing stage lighting—but I was drawn to the emotion of the moment above all.

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