Voodoo is a religion that seeks guidance "from the spirits of those who have come before us." The word means "spirit" in the Fon language of the African Kingdom of Dahomey (now Bénin), Voodoo's birthplace. In a Voodoo ceremony, the priest invokes the gods to manifest themselves and offer advice or prophecies concerning love, health, family, finance…Contact is made with the deities through rhythmic dances. In this image, initiated devotees sing and dance to communicate with a deity called DAN, representing prosperity.
France Leclerc, born in Quebec, Canada, is an independent photographer who currently lives in Chicago. Her early career was in academia, but she decided to make a change to pursue her true passion for photography. The most prominent themes of her work are culture (especially disappearing ones), gender, and social inequality. She likes to describe her work as “life photography”, though her approach is a mix between documentary and street photography.
Awards 2023 LensCulture Photography Festival, Third Place
2022 Miami Street Photography Festival, Third Place
2021 PX3 Gold Medal Street Photography Category
2021 PX3 Bronze Medal Press Category
2021 PX3 State of the World, Shortlisted
2021 Portrait of Humanity, Finalist
2021 IPA Award People and Lifestyle, Honorable Mention
2021 Siena International Photo Award, Journeys, and Adventure, Honorable Mention
