Heritage Written in Skin

Photographer

Paul Bride

Category

Black & White Photography - Portrait

Company

Paul Bride Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2026

Country / Region:

Canada

In the remote Omo Valley of Ethiopia, scarification and branding remains deeply woven into the identity and beauty traditions of the Bodi Tribe women. Each mark carries a story, symbols of strength and heritage. There was no hesitation getting her in front of my camera she was proud and honoured. The powerful presence of a culture that continues to wear its history directly on the skin.