After spinal surgery, my body no longer felt entirely familiar. This self-portrait brings two versions of myself into the same space—not as opposites, but as companions. The butterflies reference transformation, while the subtle surgical scars acknowledge change without defining it. Rather than documenting pain, the image explores acceptance, healing, and the quiet process of learning to inhabit the same body again.
Judit Elek is a Hungarian portrait photographer based in Mexico. Her work focuses on women, identity, maternity, and personal transformation, often using a soft, minimalist visual language. Through carefully directed portraits, she explores vulnerability, strength, and the quiet emotional moments that shape us. Her photography is rooted in elegance and intimacy, creating images that feel timeless, personal, and emotionally honest.