Strip Mall

Fast Food Nation

Project 365/206: Retro Ronald McDonald

Project 365/178-185: You Are So Beautiful, Part 2

Everywhere you turn, society can be seen pressuring girls to conform to media types. Billboards and commercials for a variety of weightloss centers and more tanning booths than one would ever need. Girls get it in their heads that they must be a certain way in order to be accepted in this world.

As part of a end-of-year assignment, I photographed different young women from my sorority, each holding a sign she made stating the "flaw" she is insecure about. I then photographed each as a beautiful, proud woman, comfortable in her own skin. You can see other photos from my project here.

I'm particularly proud of the last photo in this series, "Barbie," because the subject's inner beauty shines through in a classic way, despite her self-perceived flaws.

Love Handles

Coy

Thunder Thighs

Glam

Above the Knee

Big Butt

Diva

Barbie

Project 365/171-172: You Are So Beautiful...

My sorority is made up of members who are all completely different in looks and personalities. We are not all size 2, with perfect hair and a golden tan, but that doesn't matter.

I photographed different women, each holding a sign she made stating the "flaw" she is insecure about.

I then photographed each as a beautiful, proud woman, comfortable in her own skin.

We love and respect one another, regardless. We see past each other's "flaws." Every girl brings something different to the table.

Project 365/14: Cutting Corners

Project 365/3: Walk Softly; Carry a Big Stick