For Valentine’s Day this year, we asked you—our dear readers, subscribers, and followers— how you celebrate and capture love in your everyday lives. From grand gestures to small, meaningful moments, intimate exchanges, and simple acts of kindness, we received over 100 submissions, all as unique as the other in their respective portrayal of care, affection, and warmth.
Reminding us that love isn’t a one-size-fits-all matter, and that instead, it can translate itself in a myriad of ways, below, we compiled a list of our favorite entries, from candid phone shots to posed pictures, that convey the spirit of the world’s dedicated day for romance.
@Clement Guermeur
“Diyarbakır, Türkiye, 2024. Sun-drenched afternoons: warm light, cold air, and a floating heart for the road.”
@sarahsamya_
“Moments on board, May 2024. SOS Méditerranée”
@veehdi
“A picture I took in Djerba, Tunisia, more specifically in Sidi Yati. This image embodies love, spirituality, and the city’s purity.”
@eyesofnasser
“Portrait of Nayra (rapper): This image stands out by showcasing a unique blend of contemporary and traditional elements. Set against an ornate floor, Nayra is dressed in a black outfit with white lace details. The portrait highlights the innovative hype surrounding face tattoos, merged with traditional Moroccan/Amazigh henna designs. Bold lines reminiscent of tattoos intersect with intricate henna patterns on her face and hands, seamlessly combining these artistic styles. Nayra’s pose—hands raised—emphasizes the detailed art. This composition integrates modern hip-hop aesthetics with classic Moroccan artistry, presenting a striking and avant-garde representation of Nayra’s artistic identity. This portrait is a valuable addition to any portfolio focused on contemporary cultural expressions and innovative artistic fusions.”
@hannahrosselin
“2018. On the port of Istanbul, a final glance before departure. The wind carries words left unspoken, and the bars between them trace the obstacles of a farewell. She holds a bouquet, a memory frozen in time, while the water behind them whispers of new horizons. The boats may leave, but love remains anchored somewhere between yesterday and tomorrow.”
@baselhaasan
“Did you hug your daughter today ? Cairo 2018.”
@monicaabadir
“Two kitty cats snuggle up in the Cairo sun.”
@rahafshihada
@hcorpo
“We were on our honeymoon in Oran Algeria when we spotted these two lovers.”
@badrsmh
@yousseifsyd
“The world seems vast from up here, but with Mama’s hand reaching up with food, I know I’m safe. This photo was taken in Cairo/Egypt, capture the simple act of love and care that transcends words.”
@sohabanjar
@ayarai.jpeg
“‘In The Quiet’, Mykonos, Greece. Love, to me, is found in the quiet. In those unspoken moments when time slows down. This image captures the intimacy of simply being together, where words fade and the world softens. It’s the comfort of knowing you are not alone.”
