This project invites you to step into the world of weddings in Algeria, where women play a central role from the first preparations to the final celebrations. Mothers, aunts, sisters, and friends come together to organize, support the bride, and preserve traditions with care and dedication. Their presence fills the celebration with emotion, solidarity, and energy.
Beyond the rituals, these moments reflect a transmission between generations and a delicate balance between tradition and modernity. Through their commitment and unity, women shape Algerian weddings into powerful and unforgettable collective experiences.
Wafaa Soltane is a photographer based in Oran, Algeria. Her work focuses primarily on documentary projects that explore memory, intimacy, and social dynamics. She began her photography practice in 2016 as a self-taught photographer, and later pursued several training courses and mentorship programs, with a particular focus on documentary photography. Her practice is especially driven by an interest in personal narratives and their connections to collective history.
Tsawwar is an ongoing visual series in Daftar that explores the stories behind a photograph, taken in the region or by an Arab photographer, written in their own words.
