Self Love Club Expo

on the 8th of September 2022, at ParkLake Shopping Center, we showcased over 200 portraits and perfectly imperfect details of courageous people who believe that there is more to life than what society has given us to believe perfection is.

opening photos by Mircea Ciuca

Two women standing in front of a photo display board at an indoor event. One woman is wearing a long pink dress and glasses, smiling with her arm crossed. The other woman is wearing a long beige dress, glasses, and sneakers, holding a wine glass. The
A couple embraces in front of a display of fashion photographs at an indoor shopping mall.
A woman and a young child posing near a photo display in a shopping mall.
Two women looking at a display of photographs in an indoor public space, possibly an art gallery or photo exhibit, with the women smiling and engaged.
Three women are talking and smiling in an indoor setting, with large portraits of women hanging in the background.
Three women are talking and smiling at an indoor art exhibit or gallery. One woman has dark hair and glasses, and is wearing a white t-shirt. The other two women have light-colored hair, one with a white t-shirt and the other with a colorful, pattern
A woman with a young child looking at a photo display inside a shopping mall.
Two young women looking at a display of printed photographs of various people at an indoor event or exhibit, with one woman holding a wallet.
Three women are talking in a public indoor space with a large screen above and posters on the wall. One woman is smiling and wearing glasses, while the others are listening.
People standing in an airport terminal, looking at a smartphone, with a baby in a stroller nearby, and large photographs and displays visible in the background.
A woman with short hair and a black blazer stands in an art gallery, looking at a photo display board with black and white photographs of various people, some smiling and some in close-up shots.
Two women standing and smiling at an indoor event, with photo displays behind them. One woman is wearing a pink dress and glasses, and the other is wearing a cream sleeveless dress with glasses and a smartwatch.
Two women smiling and talking at an exhibition booth with photos and text on display boards behind them.
People taking photos of a woman in a colorful dress with red high heels using a smartphone at a shopping mall, with some children and other shoppers in the background.
Three women are having a conversation inside a shopping mall, with one woman holding a drink and talking to the other two. In the background, there is a display of photographs and a store entrance.
A group of people, including two children, posing for a photo in front of a collage of portrait photographs of various people at an indoor location, possibly a shopping mall or event space.
Two women dressed in colorful geometric patterned coats and red high heels are looking at themselves in a mirror inside a shopping mall. They are surrounded by onlookers, including a young girl with a white shirt and a boy sitting on the floor.
A group of people, including a woman with glasses and two children, pose for a photo in front of a photo display board at an indoor location, likely a mall. One child is holding a yellow bag. A person is crouched down taking their picture. The backgr
Two women taking a selfie in an indoor art gallery, one wearing a red dress and the other in a sleeveless beige top, with photos displayed on boards in the background.
Two women in an art gallery taking a selfie, smiling, with display panels of photographs in the background.
A group of people taking a photo in front of a display board with various portraits of women and a pregnancy photo. The group includes a woman crouching while taking the picture, a woman in a patterned dress holding two children, and a young boy with
Group of people at an indoor event, engaged in conversation and using phones, with promotional images in the background.
Three people standing indoors, two women and one man, each looking at their smartphones. The woman on the left has glasses, a dark green outfit, and a colorful bag. The man in the middle has a beard, checkered shirt, a backpack, and is engaged with h
Two young boys sitting on the floor in a shopping mall, one eating a snack and the other holding a drink, while people walk by in the background.
Three people in an indoor shopping mall looking at their smartphones, with a woman in the background holding a bag, and advertising posters hanging from the ceiling.
Three people looking at their smartphones in an indoor public space, with large posters of skin conditions hanging in the background.
Group of people at an indoor event, with a woman in the center talking on a phone and wearing a patterned skirt and striped shirt, surrounded by others who are engaged in conversation.
Two women are engaged in conversation at an art exhibit with photo displays in the background. One woman holds a glass of champagne, and the other crosses her arms.
Two young adults looking at a display of portrait photographs in a shopping mall.
A man with glasses and a white polo shirt standing next to a stroller with a young girl inside in a shopping mall.
Two young boys sitting on a colorful, speckled floor near a wooden wall, one with a paper hat, holding a watermelon-shaped toy, with shoes and legs of standing people in the background.
Two young boys sitting on the green and white tiled floor of a shopping mall. The boy in the red shirt is looking up and holding a small toy, while the other boy wearing a cap is drinking from a cup with a straw.
Two young people, a woman and a man, stand in front of a display board with photographs inside a shopping mall. The woman wears a blue and white striped shirt and white pants; the man wears a light purple shirt and has a backpack. In the background,
Three people engaged in a conversation in an indoor shopping area, with a display of photographs in the background and a sign that says "Ted's Coffee".
Two people looking at photographic portraits displayed on a board in a mall with other shoppers in the background.
People waiting and walking in a shopping mall, with a tall palm tree in a planter at the center and various storefronts and a cinema sign in the background.
A young man with a backpack looking at photographs on an exhibit board at an outdoor art gallery.
Three people engaged in conversation inside a shopping mall, with a display of photographs behind them and a sign that reads 'Ted's Coffee Co.' in the background.
People looking at a display board showing various portraits of women, a man, hands on a stomach, and a person with a nose piercing.
Two young boys sitting on the floor of a shopping mall, smiling and playing together near a large indoor plant. One boy wears a red shirt with graphic print and a small toy, the other wears a dark green shirt with shorts and a light green cap, holdin
Two young boys sitting on the floor, smiling and playing with a paper bag and toy, in a busy indoor public space with adults standing around and a large plant behind them.
Four people (one man and three women) shopping in a mall, standing and looking at a display or store window with bright smiles and casual clothing.
Two women happy and smiling, one with black hair and glasses in a beige dress holding a drink, and the other with pink hair in a black shirt and orange pants, standing close together in a public indoor space with displays and other people in the back
Two women embracing and smiling, one holding a glass of champagne, in a lively indoor setting with people walking and various displays in the background.
Three women standing together indoors, smiling at the camera, with a photo display in the background.
Two women standing close together and smiling at an indoor event. The woman on the left has black hair, glasses, and is wearing a cream-colored dress. The woman on the right has short, blonde hair, and is wearing a black shirt with white text and a b
Two women speaking in front of a display of portrait photographs at an indoor gallery or exhibition.
Group of four people looking at a display board of photographs at an art exhibit or gallery.
Four women standing together indoors, smiling, with a display poster in the background.
Group of women in a shopping mall taking a selfie, with a woman in a beige dress holding a glass of champagne, a woman with curly blonde hair in a blue dress, another woman with glasses in a black outfit, a woman in a pink dress pushing a stroller wi
Four women standing together indoors, smiling at the camera. Behind them, there is a photo display board with multiple images. The women are dressed casually, with one carrying a colorful backpack.
A wooden tray filled with black and white stickers featuring heart designs and handwritten-style text, placed on a dark surface, with a blurred background.
Two women hugging in a shopping mall, one holding a glass of champagne, behind a photo display board with multiple portrait photos.
Two women are standing and looking at photography display in a shopping mall.
Two women are having a conversation in a public indoor space, possibly a shopping mall or exhibition. One woman is wearing glasses and a beige dress, holding a glass of champagne. The other woman has short reddish hair, is wearing a black t-shirt wit
Two women engaging in conversation at a social event, with a group of people in the background in a brightly lit room.
A wooden tray filled with heart-shaped stickers featuring a wireframe heart design. In the background, blurred figures are visible in a busy indoor setting.
Two women posing next to a photo display in a shopping mall, with mall stores in the background.
People looking at and pointing to a display of portrait photographs in a shopping mall.
Group of people at a photo exhibition in a mall, posing next to a display of portrait photographs.
Two women standing together, smiling and posing at an indoor event, next to a photo display board with various images of women, clothing, and accessories.
Two women are having a conversation at an indoor art exhibition, with informational posters and other visitors in the background.
Three women and two children engaged in conversation inside a coffee shop with the sign TED'S COFFEE CO. in the background, and photos and displays around them.
Two women smiling and holding glasses of champagne at an art exhibit titled 'Self Love Club' by Ioana Dodan, with photographs and description panels in the background.
Two women standing in front of a photo display at an indoor event, holding glasses of wine, smiling at the camera.
Two women standing together at an indoor event, smiling and posing for the camera, with a photo display board showing various images of women behind them.
Four people, including a baby, celebrating with champagne glasses at an indoor event with photo displays in the background.
Two women at an event, one holding a champagne glass, smiling, standing in front of a display with photographs and text about a project called 'Self Love Club' by Ioana Dodan.
Two women are talking at an event, one holding a wine glass and the other with a phone in hand, surrounded by photo displays.
Two women smiling and talking at an art or photo exhibition, with other visitors and display boards in the background.
Two women standing next to a display board with multiple photographs, one woman in a black polka dot dress holding a champagne glass and the other in a beige dress with glasses holding a glass, inside a shopping mall.
A young woman with light skin, wavy brown hair, wearing a black polka dot dress, holding a glass of champagne, standing in front of a photo display at a shopping mall.
Two women are standing next to a photo display board with multiple photos of a woman. One is pointing to a photo with a makeup expression, and the other is smiling. The photo display is in a public indoor space with people in the background.
A smiling woman in a black polka dot dress holding a glass of champagne at an indoor event with photo displays in the background.
Three women at a photography event, smiling and holding glasses of wine, standing in front of a display board with various portrait photos.
Two women standing inside a mall, smiling and posing for a photo in front of a photo display board with various images of women.
Two women standing inside a mall, smiling and posing for a photo. One woman wears a beige dress and sneakers, holding a glass of wine. The other woman wears a black polka dot dress with a high slit. They are standing next to a display board with mult
A woman standing in front of a display board with various portrait photographs in an indoor public space, possibly an art gallery or photo exhibition.
A woman and a young girl look at photographs and models on display in a shopping mall.
A woman in a black polka dot dress with a front slit holding a glass of champagne, standing in front of a collage of portrait photos at an indoor location like a shopping mall.
Three women standing in front of a collage of portrait photographs, holding glasses of champagne and smiling at an indoor event.
Group of people talking and interacting in a shopping mall, with some holding cups.
Three women having a conversation inside a store, with a young boy in the background looking at a toy. Sale sign visible in the background.
A woman with dark hair wearing a red floral dress and a red bag is viewing a display board of photographs in a public space that appears to be an airport or mall.
A young man with a backpack viewing a display board of portrait photographs at an indoor event.
A woman and a girl are looking at a display of photographs in a shopping mall. The display shows various portraits of women, including some close-up shots of body parts and full-body images. The mall has a colorful patterned floor and stores in the b
Two women, one in patterned clothing and another in a plain T-shirt, are closely looking at something out of the frame in what appears to be a public indoor space, possibly a shopping mall or gallery.
Two women standing close together, taking a selfie with a smartphone at an indoor event, with a photo display in the background.
People viewing an art exhibit with photos and text panels in a gallery environment.
A woman with blonde hair in a braid and wearing beige pants and a white patterned shirt looks at a display of photographs in a shopping mall.
People viewing an art exhibition with photographs and informational posters on display.
Two people looking at a display board with multiple photographs of people, in a shopping mall.
Group of people at a photoshoot or exhibition, looking at large display boards with pictures of individuals, inside a well-lit indoor space with a sale sign in the background.
Two women are looking at photographs displayed on an art exhibition wall. The woman on the left wears a colorful, patterned raincoat and holds a smartphone, while the younger woman on the right, wearing a white t-shirt and jeans, smiles and holds a s
A man with glasses and a backpack looking at a photo display board with various pictures of women and one man.
A woman with a maroon backpack looks at a display of portrait photos in a shopping mall. A man takes photos of the display in the background.
A man taking a photo of a photo display board in a mall near a Gloria Jean's Coffees shop.
Two women smiling and posing together at an indoor art gallery or exhibition, with photos displayed on panels in the background. One woman has dark hair, wearing glasses, and a white dress with a smartwatch, holding a glass of champagne. The other wo
A woman is looking at a photo display in a mall while another woman with a stroller and a baby looks on. The display features various portrait photographs of women.
A man with glasses, wearing an orange shirt and black pants, stands in an indoor space looking at a display board filled with photos of women in various outfits and poses. Several other people are in the background, some bending down, near the entran
Two people looking at a display of photographs at an art exhibition or gallery, holding drinks.
People viewing a photography exhibit at a mall, with photos of models on display panels and a 'Park Lake' sign in the background.
Two young adults at an art gallery looking at photographs displayed on boards, with one pointing at a photo.
A man with dark hair, glasses, and a beard wearing an orange shirt is looking at an information board at an indoor event. The board displays a profile picture and text about Ioana Dodan's project, 'Self Love Club,' with a black background and white a
Man with glasses and an orange jacket reading a poster at an exhibition space.
Two women looking at a photo display in an indoor public space, with a woman in colorful clothes and a stroller visible in the background. A coffee shop sign is in the background.
A man and woman standing in front of a photo display in an indoor shopping area or gallery, looking at portrait photographs of women. The display features multiple photos, including a woman in a red dress, a woman with her hand on her chin, and vario
Three women looking at a photo display board outside Ted's Coffee Co.
Two women looking at a photo display with various photos of people in an indoor gallery or event space.
Three women standing together indoors at an event, smiling at the camera, with one holding a glass of wine.
Three women and a girl standing together at an indoor event, smiling at the camera. The background shows display boards with photographs and a busy shopping area.
Two women smiling at an indoor art exhibit, standing close together with displays of portrait photographs in the background, one holding a glass of champagne.
Two women engaging in a conversation at an indoor event, with a display of portrait photos behind them.
Three women posing together at an indoor event or gathering, smiling at the camera. The woman in the middle wears a colorful abstract-patterned outfit, the woman on the right has long dark hair, glasses, and a beige dress, holding a glass of champagn
People viewing a photo display board in a public space, with large overhead photographs of people's faces and bodies hanging above.
A family scene at a mall featuring two women, a man, and three children. One woman holds a young girl, and the middle child stands near a stroller with a seated toddler. The man is gesturing with his hand, and the woman is talking, holding a phone. T
Two men are talking in front of a display board of photographs of models in a shopping mall.
Three women look at a vertical display of portrait photographs at an art exhibit or event inside a coffee shop with a sign reading "Ted's Coffee Co." in the background.
A group of people standing around a display board in an indoor public space, looking at photos and reading information.
People viewing photography displayed on an exhibit board at an art gallery or exhibition.
A man and woman looking at a display of avatar photos in a shopping mall.
People viewing photographic artwork and a poster in an indoor gallery or exhibition space with large glass windows and a green floor.
Three people engaged in a conversation inside a shopping mall, with a display of photographs in the background.
People looking at a display board of photographs and information inside a modern building with large glass windows, ceiling lights, and a few potted plants.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a sleeveless purple top and black wide-leg pants, is looking at a display of photos in a public indoor space. The display features multiple photos of diverse people, some showing close-ups of faces, others showin
A woman with curly hair wearing a polka dot skirt and denim jacket is looking at a photo display board with three children and a woman. One girl has long dark hair and is wearing a light blue top and shorts, another child is in a black shirt, and a s
An adult woman with curly hair wearing a denim jacket and polka dot skirt, along with two children, a girl and a boy, looking at a display of photos of women at an indoor location, possibly an art gallery or photo exhibit.
A woman with a striped shirt and a backpack looking at a display of photographs in a shopping mall.
Two women are looking at a display of portrait photographs arranged in a grid in an indoor shopping mall or public space.
Two people look at photography displayed on a panel in an art gallery or photo exhibition; there are other visitors in the background.
A man and a woman are having a conversation at an art exhibition inside a shopping mall. The woman is holding a glass of wine, and there are photo displays on a partition nearby.
A woman looking at a photo display board in a shopping mall. The board has photos of various people, some smiling, some with gestures. There is a large illuminated advertisement for Siebel Jewelry and a red sale banner in the background.
A woman in a red shirt and black pants looking at a photo display board featuring various portrait photographs at an indoor event.
Two women talking at an art exhibit, one holding a glass of champagne, with photographs of women displayed on a panel behind them.
Two people, a woman and a man, looking at a photo display board in a public space, with a background of a cafe or restaurant.
Two women are smiling and gesturing while talking, one holding a champagne flute, in an indoor setting with display boards and other people in the background.
People viewing photo displays in a shopping mall gallery.
Women and children in an indoor shopping mall, with one woman leaning over a stroller to talk to a young boy, while another woman stands nearby. A small child is sitting in the stroller, eating a snack, and the background shows a food cart and variou
A woman wearing a striped shirt and black pants is looking at photos of women on a display board in a shopping mall.
Two women shopping for headshots or portraits in an indoor mall or plaza, looking at a display of photographs.
A woman in a red shirt and black leggings looking at a display board with multiple portrait photos inside a shopping mall, with Gloria Jean's coffee shop in the background.
People viewing a photo display at a shopping mall with a sign that reads 'TEILOR' in the background.
Three people talking and smiling inside a shopping mall, with a photo display in the background showing various portrait photographs.
A woman and a young girl are kneeling on the floor in a shopping mall, looking at a digital scale. The woman appears to be explaining something to the girl. In the background, there are other shoppers and a photo display stand with images of various
A woman kneeling next to a young girl in a red skirt at an indoor shopping mall, with a display of photos in the background.
A woman with brown hair, wearing a striped shirt, black pants, and white sneakers, stands in an airport or shopping mall, holding a coffee cup and looking at a photo display board.
A woman kneeling on the floor with a young girl in a red skirt, engaging in a conversation. The woman has a backpack and some books beside her. In the background, there are people near a display of photos, and the setting appears to be an indoor publ
Two people looking at a photo display board featuring various portraits and close-up images of women and objects in a public space.
A man and woman talking at a photography exhibit, framed photos of models on display in a large, open indoor space.
A man and woman are talking in an art gallery or photo exhibition, holding glasses of wine. The background shows other visitors and display panels with photographs.
A group of three people, two women and one man, talking and smiling inside a store. The woman with black hair has her back to the camera, while the woman with brown hair is facing forward and smiling at the woman with black hair. The man has glasses
A woman crouching down to speak with a young girl in a shopping mall. The girl is wearing a red skirt and white shoes. There are people in the background and a display board with photos.
A woman smiling and holding a glass of champagne looking at an exhibit board with information about a project called 'Self Love Club' by Ioana Dodan.
Two women are having a conversation in front of a photo display at an indoor event. One woman is holding a glass of champagne and a smartphone, while the other has her hands clasped. Several people are visible in the background.
Two people, a woman and a man, are viewing a display of photographs of women and people with different skin tones and hair colors in a shopping mall.
Three young women are viewing art or photographs displayed on a black display board at an indoor art exhibition or event.
A poster advertising the
Two people are viewing a photography exhibition display with multiple photographs and explanatory text panels in a modern indoor space with large glass windows.
A woman with a dark ponytail wearing a white t-shirt and jeans looks at a display of photos in a busy indoor public space, possibly an airport or mall.
Group of children and adults at shopping mall, with one child in a stroller eating a snack, and others smiling and interacting.
A woman holding a young child in a yellow outfit and a blue shirt, standing behind a stroller with a young boy eating a large pretzel inside, in a shopping mall with store signs and other shoppers in the background.
Two young people, a man with glasses and a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, stand in front of a display board with photographs, engaging in an art exhibition or photo showcase inside a modern building with large glass windows. The man carries a
An indoor space with hanging banners featuring close-up images of hands and skin. A sign on a black display has a photo of a woman with glasses and text about a project called "Self Love Club" by Ioana Dodan. In the background, a illuminated sign rea
People viewing fashion and portrait photographs displayed in an exhibition at a shopping mall.
Two people, a woman and a man, are looking at a display board of photographs of women in a shopping mall or retail space. The photographs include portraits and close-ups of women's faces and legs.
Photographs and information about Ioana Dodan and her Self Love Club project displayed on a board
Display board with photographs of women and text, inside a modern shopping mall or exhibition center, with people talking in the background.
A young man with a backpack looks at a photo display in an indoor gallery or exhibit, holding a smartphone and smiling.
Reflective standing mirror with a circular sticker that says, "Count memories not calories," in a busy indoor space with people and plants.
A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a black T-shirt with yellow text, standing in a shopping mall, in front of an art exhibit or photography display.
A woman holding a glass of champagne in front of an information board about the project 'Self Love Club' by Ioana Dodan at an indoor event.
Two women are taking a selfie together in a shopping mall, standing in front of photo displays with pictures of people. One woman is wearing a yellow top and green skirt, and the other is wearing a beige dress. There is a man in the background drinki
A woman in black clothing is looking at photographs on a display board in a public indoor space, possibly a mall or art gallery.
A young man with a backpack and a phone looking at a display of photographs of women and tattoos in an indoor setting that resembles an airport or gallery.
A woman in a black dress is looking at a photo display board in a shopping mall. The display has various portrait photos of different people. Other shoppers, including children and adults, walk past in the background.
A woman browsing a photo display in a shopping mall, with a store and other shoppers in the background.
A mirror with a sticker that says "Count Memories Not Calories" and a hashtag #SelfLoveClubFab, reflecting a person wearing a yellow top and green skirt, walking past a display of photographs.
Two young women with glasses look at a display of arranged photographs of people at an indoor venue.
A woman in a yellow top and green skirt looks at a photo display board while holding a smartphone in a shopping mall. The display board features multiple portraits of people with various expressions and poses.
A young woman and a young man are looking at a photo display in an indoor public space, possibly an airport or shopping mall. The woman is wearing a gray T-shirt with patriotic print and ripped jeans, and the man is wearing a black T-shirt and shorts
Group of four people looking at a photo display board inside a shopping mall.
A man and a woman having a conversation at an airport, both holding glasses of champagne. The woman has long black hair, glasses, and is wearing a cream-colored dress. The man has short hair, glasses, a beard, and is dressed in a white polo shirt. Th
Two people looking at photos of models on a display in a shopping mall.
Display board with various portraits of people and one image showing hands forming a heart shape on a person's abdomen, while a blurred woman looks at the display in the background.
A man and woman looking at a photo display in an indoor shopping mall, both holding glasses of champagne.
A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a colorful floral blouse and black pants, stands in front of a photo display board at an art gallery or exhibition. She is holding a pink phone and looking at the camera. The display board shows various
A woman with blonde hair squatting and looking at an exhibition board in a shopping mall. The board displays portraits and text about Ioana Dodan and a project called 'Self Love Club.' In the background, there are people walking and a large illuminat
A woman with long hair wearing a yellow top, green skirt, and sandals is looking at a display of photographs of women in fashionable clothes at an indoor location.
Three people having a conversation in front of a display board with various photographs of women and men, inside a shopping mall.
Two young people look at a photo display of portraits in a mall or shopping center.
A man in a white shirt and denim shorts stands in front of a mirror, looking at his reflection in a busy indoor setting. The mirror is surrounded by plants, and there are other people and displays in the background.
A woman in a black t-shirt, white pants, and black sandals is taking a photo with her phone at a display of fashion photographs in a shopping mall.
Three people standing and talking at an event, holding glasses of champagne, with a photo display board behind them.
Two women are talking and holding glasses of champagne at an art exhibition or gallery. One woman is wearing a yellow top and a colorful necklace, while the other is dressed in a beige dress with glasses. Photos are displayed on a large panel in the
A man and a woman are having a conversation at an indoor event space, with display boards and images of people in the background.
A woman with brown hair wearing a beige jacket, blue jeans, beige sneakers, and carrying a black backpack, stands in front of a photo display at an indoor location, viewing the displayed photos.
People socializing at an art gallery or event, holding drinks and engaging in conversation.
A woman in beige jacket and jeans offers a snack to a man in a blue t-shirt at a photo display in a shopping mall.
A woman with gray hair looking at displayed photographs at an indoor exhibit, carrying a cloth bag with the words 'Save and Love Your Planet' on it.
A man and a woman are talking in front of a photo display board in a shopping mall. The woman has a backpack and is holding a tray of food.
A couple, a man in a blue shirt and a woman with a black backpack, are looking at a display of photographs at an indoor event or exhibition, with other people in the background.