When photographer Yulia Taits posted her hypnotizing photo series that capture the beauty of Albino people, it inspired us to look further and find more people with Albinism.
As you may already know, Albinism is a rare condition which results in the absence of pigment in hair, eyes, and skin. However, it's not only the appearance, though, the Albinos often suffer from vision problems and sometimes even blindness. These issues can lead to isolation, making the works of artists like Yulia even more important. "Their unique beauty hypnotizes me," - says Yulia and we couldn't agree more.
Humans with Albinism often face some difficulties being ridiculed and discriminated. In some African regions, albino women might even be associated with witchcraft. And though many famous artists and models suffer from this condition, the International Albinism Awareness Day, celebrated on June 13th, adds much-needed attention to this cause.
Scroll down to see Yulia's photos, perfectly depicting Albino people beauty and the next time you think about what is albinism, this may pop into your head.
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Ava Clarke
Contrast
His head down is part of the contrast...this is not about pride, nor should it be.
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Our project is called " we are all the same " - you can find it on YouTube . By ANKOMDREAMS
My daughters Albino and she's beautiful... all of these ppl are gorgeous!!
This photo is mesmerizing and powerful it gives out more then one message
Curiosity
Diandra Forrest
I think she's one of the most beautiful women i've seen. All these pictures have an almost jarringly serene feel to them
Albino Boy
Sanele Junior Xaba
Albino Boy
Thando Hopa
Albino Girl
They are not old enough to give permission to include there name or not
Beauty Of Albino Girl
Kissed By The Moon
This looks so mesmerizing, as if an angel is guiding me through my path <3
Albino Girl Bonn
Albino Man
This "Albino Man" is called Sasha Moloko, and I just adore him so much. <3 He's gorgeous.
The World’s Biggest Albino Family
That grandpa reminds me of heihachi mishima from tekken. Sorry if i offended!
Albino Girl By The Sea
Pure Beauty Of Albino Kids
Ruby Vizcarra
Snow White Beauty
Russell
Albino Children In Tanzania
Nathan
Fabiane
Albino Girl
Albino Ballerina
Kennedy And Kleber
Brian Garcia
Albino Man
I have albinism and I think this is amazing. being a kid people bully you but when you get older people want to have white hair.
My 10y son has it we had to pull him out of school due to bullying. But I think he is beautiful!
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I appreciated that also yet couldn't help but notice that terms such as "beauty" or "pure" were ascribed to only certain ethnicities. Not to say this was intentional but noticeable.
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Their eyelashes are particularly fascinating to me. Overall, very gorgeous, each and every person who participated in this :)
That is interesting, because so called normal people come up to me daily and tell me I need to wear makeup to be pretty. The are specifically talking about eye makeup which I can't wear because it burns the s**t out of my eyes. Not that I want to wear it because it is not my responsibility to paint my face normal to make other people feel more comfortable.
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Each and every picture is beautiful but looking at African culture in this beauty is kind of unique. NO. THIS DOESN'T INclude racism... but what i say is we have different features and body shape and complexion as our mother nature gives us. But when you are used to see one culture in particular color and then you see them in totally opposite one...it seems like Magic....just like you see Irish girl in dark complexions.
I appreciate everything positive about this article, especially that it goes hand in hand with raising awareness. However, I think using words like 'otherworldly' and 'mesmerising' does more harm than good. Especially given the aforementioned historical connotations. At the end of the day, a person with albinism is just that... a person. Raising awareness is important, but it also has to be done in the right way. Otherwise, it simply contributes to further alienating people.
My son has albinism doctor's thought that he was going to have problems when he started school like being bullied not able to make friends. He has proving them wrong my son plays football, excel at wrestling. I don't treat him any different from the rest of my kids. What I think that helped him the most was you can do whatever you want to do and you whatever you want to be in this world.
The photographer is an artist. Pics are mesmerizing, and true art. Models are shown to their best advantage....but I see pain in many of their eyes. What put that pain there?
Just a note from someone who has a condition called albinism. The word albino is used constantly against us as a slur or to make us feel broken. People walk up to me on the street lean forward crinkle up their noses and ask me, "are YOU and ALBINO? First of all there is no reason for you to ask me that question based on my history, to me you are asking if I am some kind of freak. When I was born in the 60's the doctor who diagnosed me told my parents that I would never amount to anything more than a freak in a freak show. My parents figured if they just swept it under the carpet and raised me "normal" then I wouldn't have all the prejudice and bullying. That was an interesting tactic and didn't save me from any of it. I just couldn't understand why people were so mean to me, and why I was treated like a second class citizen. Even my teacher's bullied me and mocked me in front of the other students. The term albino is a label that has some serious connotations to me and others like me.
i really want to be albino its just beautiful and they world should respect them and u alana
These are all beautiful people but a trait of all Albinos is that they all have blond eye brows!!
My daughter is Albino and she's beautiful... all of these ppl are beautiful.
stunningly beautiful and really fantastic photography with that touch of whimsical artistry.
They are beautiful and etheral. Like mists and fairys. Peaceful, stunning.
For example Kalash Criminel is very beautiful albino. He he.. https://youtu.be/mL-fMdo87F8
My mind showing off Gerard from game series "The Witcher" when i see #2
Many of the people depicted here have albinism rather than are true albino. Technically, there is a difference between the two. One is limited pigment and the other is lack of pigmentation. I have albinism but am not albino. I don't know that the difference is so important to the post, though, as all of these people show some level of little to no pigmentation.
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I ADORE albinos! Hope I can have the chance to shoot with one someday :)
I have albinism and I think this is amazing. being a kid people bully you but when you get older people want to have white hair.
My 10y son has it we had to pull him out of school due to bullying. But I think he is beautiful!
Load More Replies... I appreciated that also yet couldn't help but notice that terms such as "beauty" or "pure" were ascribed to only certain ethnicities. Not to say this was intentional but noticeable.
Load More Replies... Their eyelashes are particularly fascinating to me. Overall, very gorgeous, each and every person who participated in this :)
That is interesting, because so called normal people come up to me daily and tell me I need to wear makeup to be pretty. The are specifically talking about eye makeup which I can't wear because it burns the s**t out of my eyes. Not that I want to wear it because it is not my responsibility to paint my face normal to make other people feel more comfortable.
Load More Replies... Each and every picture is beautiful but looking at African culture in this beauty is kind of unique. NO. THIS DOESN'T INclude racism... but what i say is we have different features and body shape and complexion as our mother nature gives us. But when you are used to see one culture in particular color and then you see them in totally opposite one...it seems like Magic....just like you see Irish girl in dark complexions.
I appreciate everything positive about this article, especially that it goes hand in hand with raising awareness. However, I think using words like 'otherworldly' and 'mesmerising' does more harm than good. Especially given the aforementioned historical connotations. At the end of the day, a person with albinism is just that... a person. Raising awareness is important, but it also has to be done in the right way. Otherwise, it simply contributes to further alienating people.
My son has albinism doctor's thought that he was going to have problems when he started school like being bullied not able to make friends. He has proving them wrong my son plays football, excel at wrestling. I don't treat him any different from the rest of my kids. What I think that helped him the most was you can do whatever you want to do and you whatever you want to be in this world.
The photographer is an artist. Pics are mesmerizing, and true art. Models are shown to their best advantage....but I see pain in many of their eyes. What put that pain there?
Just a note from someone who has a condition called albinism. The word albino is used constantly against us as a slur or to make us feel broken. People walk up to me on the street lean forward crinkle up their noses and ask me, "are YOU and ALBINO? First of all there is no reason for you to ask me that question based on my history, to me you are asking if I am some kind of freak. When I was born in the 60's the doctor who diagnosed me told my parents that I would never amount to anything more than a freak in a freak show. My parents figured if they just swept it under the carpet and raised me "normal" then I wouldn't have all the prejudice and bullying. That was an interesting tactic and didn't save me from any of it. I just couldn't understand why people were so mean to me, and why I was treated like a second class citizen. Even my teacher's bullied me and mocked me in front of the other students. The term albino is a label that has some serious connotations to me and others like me.
i really want to be albino its just beautiful and they world should respect them and u alana
These are all beautiful people but a trait of all Albinos is that they all have blond eye brows!!
My daughter is Albino and she's beautiful... all of these ppl are beautiful.
stunningly beautiful and really fantastic photography with that touch of whimsical artistry.
They are beautiful and etheral. Like mists and fairys. Peaceful, stunning.
For example Kalash Criminel is very beautiful albino. He he.. https://youtu.be/mL-fMdo87F8
My mind showing off Gerard from game series "The Witcher" when i see #2
Many of the people depicted here have albinism rather than are true albino. Technically, there is a difference between the two. One is limited pigment and the other is lack of pigmentation. I have albinism but am not albino. I don't know that the difference is so important to the post, though, as all of these people show some level of little to no pigmentation.
Load More Replies... I ADORE albinos! Hope I can have the chance to shoot with one someday :)
