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Unwavering Grace

This series honors the fierce resilience of women who shoulder the unfair burden of survival alone. Amidst backbreaking labor and deep exhaustion, they remain exemplary mothers—keeping their children close and breastfeeding in the harshest environments. They are the backbone of hope.

Awards

Black & White Photo Contest

2026

Gold

Photojournalism

Non Professional

Unwavering Grace

This series honors the fierce resilience of women who shoulder the unfair burden of survival alone. Amidst backbreaking labor and deep exhaustion, they remain exemplary mothers—keeping their children close and breastfeeding in the harshest environments. They are the backbone of hope.

About Artist

João Coelho

Human condition has always fascinated me and its study has been a main driver in my work. More than an aesthetic purpose, I intend my photography to arouse feelings, emotions, and convey messages, by telling stories that depict suffering or joy, despair or mutual help, strength or disappointment, or simply resilience in the face of adversity and uncertainty about the future

João Coelho

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Photojournalism

Location

Angola

Interview

João Coelho - 2024 Black & White Photo Contest | 2nd Place Winner | Non-Professional

Interview

João Coelho - 2024 Black & White Photo Contest |  2nd Place Winner | Non-Professional
Honorable Mention
Emilie Favier

Emilie Favier

Photojournalism

Nominee
Saulo Augusto Jr

Saulo Augusto Jr

Photojournalism

Nominee
João Coelho

João Coelho

Photojournalism

Honorable Mention

JN

Jen Ng

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