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I've been spending time on the beach lately, just me and my thoughts. I'm still trying to figure out who I am, you know? I mean, people tell you that growing up is supposed to be a journey of self-discovery, but honestly, it's just as confusing as everyone makes it sound.
But you know what's not confusing? Beauty standards in society. It's like they're always telling us we need to conform to this certain mold of beauty and if we don't fit into that category then we must be somehow broken or incomplete. I mean, I'm not saying we shouldn't try to find what makes us feel beautiful inside and out, but why does it have to be so rigid? Can't we just appreciate each other for who we are without all the pressure?
I guess that's where my art comes in. I've always been drawn to photography as a way to express myself and tell stories through images. Lately, I've been working on this project called "Initiation." It's about empowering women and bringing them into their own light - literally. I create these settings where they're surrounded by symbols of growth, disco lights (because who doesn't love disco?!), and of course, a black man next to each one of them. My goal is to show the world that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and backgrounds. We're not just pretty faces; we're multidimensional beings with so much to offer this world.
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