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Kintsugi: This traditional Japanese repair method celebrates each artifact’s unique history by emphasizing its fractures and breaks instead of hiding or disguising them. It often makes the repaired piece even more beautiful than the original, revitalizing it with new life.
But what if we thought of ourselves in the very same way? That our scars and marks only go to highlight our beauty and uniqueness? It was this thought that became the inspiration for the latest shoot from Specialist Talent Agency - Zebedee Management.
Off the back of our successful #EveryBodyBeautiful campaign from last year, founders myself - Zoe Proctor - and Laura Johnson wanted to explore this beautiful tradition, and the parallels it has between people’s perception of beauty.
This stunning set of images showcases just some of the female talent currently signed to Zebedee. The sense of strength through vulnerability is breathtaking and prompts the viewer to question what is beauty and where can it be found?
This project was photographed by the wonderful Murat Ozkasim and used the models from Zebedee Management the only agency in the UK to represent people of all ages with a disability, difference or additional needs.
We had a wonderful day and a fantastic team of makeup artists on board to create the golden goddesses.
More info: zebedeemanagement.co.uk
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
Nancy
Final score:
148points
Tigerpacingthecage 3 years ago
She looks great! I really like how her confidence give her that glow.
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#2
Kathleen
Final score:
144points
Jo Choto 7 years ago
This girl has no scars. She is flawless. I am unable to think of her as "broken" or "damaged" because she has Down Syndrome. She is just a beautiful young woman, period.
Dilly Millandry 7 years ago
I don't disagree but the post heading does include diversity as well. Perhaps broader than we anticipated?
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🥔SaltyPotato🥔 3 years ago
I could never wear something like that. I'm too insecure. She is very beautiful.
#3
Amy
Final score:
140points
Honesty Olishia 7 years ago
Oh wow I just noticed that she only has one hand. The way the gold fades up her arm looks really cool.
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Holly Marchant 6 years ago
I love how they put the gold on where the disability is, showing just how much they've went through in their lives. They are strong show us their beauty like the amazing ladies they are!
White Wolf 3 years ago
That girl is straightaway a model with thise blue eyes and overall looks. Beautiful.
#4
Vicky
Final score:
127points
#5
Monique
Final score:
123points
#6
Jade
Final score:
117points
Luna Firemoon 7 years ago
Again, the golden tears are amazing. They really complete it. Because she is standing there like a warrior, but you can these tears leaking.
Kim Lorton 7 years ago
Nothing to be sad about....scars, and diversity, help tell the stories of our lives!
#7
Shani
Final score:
112points
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Gorgeous portrait. I love the golden mehndi designs on her hands.
#8
Sophie
Final score:
109points
Sophie Walton 7 years ago
No i was not shot in the chest haha. My scar is from having 5 open heart surgeries. Being on oxygen machines & a feeding tube & operations & numerous cardiac catheters due to being born with a serious heart condition.
citcat 7 years ago
wow, you look stunning in the picture it's one of my favourites
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#9
April
Final score:
104points
sunnyrei82 7 years ago
She's so cute! she reminds me of my sister. That same innocent look in her eyes.
#10
Lisa
Final score:
103points
Strawberry Pizza 3 years ago
Just curious - does anyone know what that is on her armpit? Seen it before somewhere & would like to know what it's called
David Cate 3 years ago (edited)
I'm a x2 kidney transplant recipient and have the smiley-scars on my abdomen and a FISTULA placed in my left arm for when I was on kidney dialysis. It's the 15 guage needle access point.
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Richard Willis 3 years ago
My wife has a similar scar, up the other way (called a ‘rooftop’ scar) which has been opened six times. When she got to five years survival, (now 18), she had a zipper pull tattooed on one end.
#11
Chantelle
Final score:
99points
#12
Georgina
Final score:
97points
Davo gifman 3 years ago (edited)
You wear glitter once; an it will be forever on a daily basis 😆 jk.
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Jennifer Dibble 3 years ago
I'm guessing it's to do with her head, since they use the glitter to highlight the disability. Maybe a scar or head injury or something like that.
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Kitcat0828 3 years ago
This a great shot that shows not all disabilities are easily visible or visible at all.
#13
Chloe
Final score:
97points
Birdgirl45 7 years ago
She's gorgeous!! What's on her stomach? Does it have to do with type 1 diabetes? I'm curious
celinesamnoy 7 years ago
It looks like a feeding tube of some sort, some illnesses makes it hard to digest foods or swallow, so these tubes (if it is what it looks like) gives nutrition from the tube and straight to the stomach without it having to go the long way.
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#14
Bethan
Final score:
96points
#15
Madisson
Final score:
90points
Willow 7 years ago
Not in a mean way, just wondering what disability she has.
Load More Replies... Zadeea Graham 6 years ago
I think, from what I can see, is that she had a heart surgery. I have had one myself when I was six months old
Mac 3 years ago
I really can’t tell what her disability is. I thought maybe it could be her eyes? She has really beautiful eyes but I think there’s cold eyeshadow on her eyelids so maybe she’s blind?
#16
Cara
Final score:
84points
🥔SaltyPotato🥔 3 years ago
Do they put glitter on their imperfections? I can't see what's wrong.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I think it may go to show that some disabilities are what we call "invisible".
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#17
Tess
Final score:
81points
Daniella Campbell 7 years ago
She is a beauty blogger, I forgot her name but she does amazing makeup and can barely use her hands
#18
Katy
Final score:
70points
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Oh my goodness, she looks like a younger version of my mum!
#19
Kintsugi Shoot - Finding The Treasure In Life’s Scars
Final score:
36points
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SnoopyCereal 7 years ago (edited)
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say this: these women are not flawless. They aren't perfect. I've been seeing a lot of comments about how these women are perfect, but that just isn't the case. They have flaws, just like you and I have flaws. Their imperfections don't make them any less beautiful, in fact more so. Our flaws are what give us true beauty, and we should celebrate that. Don't erase their flaws, because without them, we wouldn't be who we are today. All these women are so, so gorgeous and yes, they're flawed. We're all imperfect, and that's okay.
Phil Bowerman 7 years ago
I love this but isn't it time we stopped celebrating differences and seeing these women in mainstream modeling? Would have been nice if, within the original concept, there were some males.
Nicole Normand 3 years ago
When my father had his bypass surgeries, out of curiosity I asked to see his scars (because I have many myself). My breath was taken away - it looked like he just had an autopsy, like a cross on his whole front.
Load More Replies... Ben Smith 7 years ago
I think you mean "a human." We are all amazing, wonderful and beautiful.
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Alessandra Ricotta 7 years ago
I don't know why, but they're so stunning and unique. They've impressed me a lot. Awesome work!
Fiona Toms-Yarnton 7 years ago
These women are beautiful, fierce warriors, no doubt about it. But why is it only women who are considered less than beautiful if they have scars or other physical "imperfections"? .
Ella Gillies 7 years ago
These posts make me so happy... Differences should be celebrated... The dictionary definition of normal doesn't apply to reality, after all.
SnoopyCereal 7 years ago (edited)
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say this: these women are not flawless. They aren't perfect. I've been seeing a lot of comments about how these women are perfect, but that just isn't the case. They have flaws, just like you and I have flaws. Their imperfections don't make them any less beautiful, in fact more so. Our flaws are what give us true beauty, and we should celebrate that. Don't erase their flaws, because without them, we wouldn't be who we are today. All these women are so, so gorgeous and yes, they're flawed. We're all imperfect, and that's okay.
Phil Bowerman 7 years ago
I love this but isn't it time we stopped celebrating differences and seeing these women in mainstream modeling? Would have been nice if, within the original concept, there were some males.
Nicole Normand 3 years ago
When my father had his bypass surgeries, out of curiosity I asked to see his scars (because I have many myself). My breath was taken away - it looked like he just had an autopsy, like a cross on his whole front.
Load More Replies... Ben Smith 7 years ago
I think you mean "a human." We are all amazing, wonderful and beautiful.
Load More Replies... Alessandra Ricotta 7 years ago
I don't know why, but they're so stunning and unique. They've impressed me a lot. Awesome work!
Fiona Toms-Yarnton 7 years ago
These women are beautiful, fierce warriors, no doubt about it. But why is it only women who are considered less than beautiful if they have scars or other physical "imperfections"? .
Ella Gillies 7 years ago
These posts make me so happy... Differences should be celebrated... The dictionary definition of normal doesn't apply to reality, after all.
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