body image
Body Talk From my early teenage years, until this very moment, I have always heard women describe themselves. From adolescent gossip in locker rooms and lunchrooms to overhearing fitting room conversation to a mother’s “I’ll never look the same.” I’ve never been the super model type, and as much as I love the
models I get to work with in every photo shoot, we can’t all be 6 feet tall and 130 pounds. And I’m okay with that. After watch- ing every anti-bully talk show and seeing more air brushed photos than I’d like, for years I’ve wanted to reach out and grab every person’s hand and say, “It’s okay, you’re real, the way you look isn’t a mistake and it never will be.” The only way I saw fit to do that, is to have a raw, untouched photo shoot; to share real women with real issues with the world. I hope that someone flipping through these pages can not only re- late, but see what these women struggle with and say, “That’s me — that’s exactly me.” I am honored to have the opportunity and platform to present to you women just like you. Women who, like myself, have humps, bumps, lumps, curves, discoloration, insecurities and many things in between. But let me tell you about my new friends: These same women also have smiles brighter than I’ve ever seen, confidence that is unmatched by any super model and style that is so unique to
each of their personalities. I felt overjoyed that I got the opportunity to meet and speak with each of these ladies, and I am filled with gratitude to share their stories with you. My favorite quality that this world possesses is that each person is different. I love how every person is created uniquely and it is something that should definitely be celebrated.
by calli green ^
photography tiffany n. cody, smashglam; assistant photographer, d’karia bascom styling calli green fashion vintage vogue apparel makeup shelice sheppard, aisha simon; assistant makeup artist le’christal thomas hair rosemary garcia, ashley hazelwood, mitsu sato hair academy models kendra beagle, tiffany cody, sheyvette dinkins, shauntel fisher, angela fulton, j.c. meeks, cheryl richardson
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