Through the Ice

Photographer

Laurie Swope

Category

People Photography - Portrait

Company

Laurie Swope Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2024

Country / Region:

United States

I began photographing portraits of my fellow cold water enthusiasts In January of 2024. What always surprised me the most about the photographs were the expressions of peace and joy on my subjects' faces while plunging in the coldest of water. I recognize their joy. There are physical benefits to cold water immersion which naturally elevate mood-such as the rush of endorphins- but there is also a great freedom in doing what you didn't think was possible. The expansion of possibility is liberating.