There is a distinct kind of intimacy that binds close female relationships ― whether between sisters, lovers, or friends. There’s a warmth that reveals itself through a lexicon of gestures tender and unspoken ― a hand-hold, a back massage, or a bedtime cuddle. When photographer Nydia Blas began mentoring young women in 2013, she was moved by the physical manifestations of their feelings toward one another, revealed in small yet tangible signals. She decided to capture them on film. “I was inspired by their friendships,” Blas explained to The Huffington Post, “the way they supported each other, cared for each other, and celebrated their differences. I wanted this work to explore that. In the images, there is a physical closeness that often takes place between pairs, whether it be an embrace or leaning on one another.”

 

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