Documentary Photography 

PORTRAITS OF RESCUED AND REHABILITATED ANIMALS

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This documentary series was photographed at Elephant Nature Park, founded by Lek Chailert, as part of her lifelong commitment to animal rescue, rehabilitation, and protection.

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Through intimate portraits, the work focuses on rescued elephants and animals who have survived abuse, exploitation, and captivity linked to logging, tourism, circuses, and street begging.
Shot with a respectful documentary approach, the images aim to restore dignity, presence, and individuality to animals often reduced to symbols, revealing their resilience and quiet strength within a protected natural environment.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

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