Old friends of the Ma ethnic group (Photo: Réhahn)
Friendship (Photo: Réhahn)

While travelling through Vietnam, he observed that many people conceal their smile with their hand, as a mark of modesty or politeness. Réhahn's “Hidden Smile” collection explores the intriguing power of expression.

An indigo smile (Photo: Réhahn)

Réhahn’s series of fine art portraits entitled "Hidden Smile" attempts to see the smile through a different lens. The subjects of the photographs cover their mouths to create a frame for their eyes. They allow the viewer to get a deeper glimpse of the emotion present on their faces.

An iconic smile of the Mong (Photo: Réhahn)
(Photo: Réhahn)
A Mong Hoa woman (Photo: Réhahn)
Although her smile is covered with her hand, people can still feel the joy in her eyes. (Photo: Réhahn)
(Photo: Réhahn)
(Photo: Réhahn)
(Photo: Réhahn)
"I believe smiles open doors," Réhahn said. (Photo: Réhahn)