By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Photographer Lee Eun-joo captures the love and affection of 43 distinguished couples that she considers ``exemplary husbands and wives" in her photo exhibition ``Profiles in Love."
This exhibition shows photographs of couples who have stayed married for years, some as long as half a century. With current divorce rates at a staggering 47%, such longstanding couples are somewhat of a rarity in today's Korean society.
``In view of the rising divorce rate among the young generation, I wanted to show the image of couples who are on their beautiful journey as 'a whole one,'" Lee said.
The exhibition contrasts the couples' past and the present. Photographs of the newlyweds with their young, hopeful faces are shown alongside their current photos, with their wrinkles and graying hair revealing the inevitable marks of passing years. Lee, who took the photos in the comfort of the couples' homes, presents them in the warmest light. The photos are accompanied by short writings; some couples write letters to each other, while others reflect on their past and renew their promises for the future.