Authentic women, photographs with stories

The project of the photographer Jade Beall called You Are Beautiful (You are beautiful) highlights the true beauty of women in photographs that have no retouching, that is, with real models from around the world and that are also accompanied by the stories of their protagonists.

Beall, the photographer behind The Bodies Of Mothers (The bodies of the mothers)now you are looking for financing for your project You Are Beautifulwhich describes HuffPost Women as “a super cool new platform for female photographers from all over the world, where they can contribute unretouched images and inspiring stories of women that promote their self-esteem and empowerment” and that serves as support for women with problems.

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“My body is that of a mother. I may not like every inch and every scar, but I look at it with the clarity of a child’s perspective. This body was a home for each of my four children and has nurtured all of them. Even if it’s just for that, I can’t help but love him.»

“Many women feel alone and unsupported as they deal with changes in their bodies, whether it be pregnancy, postpartum, abortions, eating disorders, depression, weight gain, cancer, or other illnesses or accidents,” she wrote. In her words, “A Beautiful Body Project has been a lifesaver for many women around the world.”

“When I see a photograph of myself, I identify all my flaws: sagging, jowls, eyes close together, cellulite, skin discoloration… and I can go on and on. I can look fabulous and feel fabulous, but when I look at a photograph of that moment I hate what I see.»

“I know that all the things I have achieved have made me who I am today and I should be proud of my flaws. My sagging breasts and stretch marks tell the story of the days of gestation and growth of my five miracles. I try to remind myself of that every day.»

“It’s sad to me how the word ‘beauty’ has been cheapened so much by our culture and now only applies to a certain (and narrow) type of physical appearance. Beauty is not just physical attractiveness, and physical attractiveness varies by culture, time in history, and individual preferences. I tell my children that they are beautiful in the real sense…they are amazing creatures capable of much.”

“When I see other women doing things I don’t understand, I default to judging them. Then I remember my truth and smile inside: your unique way of living, which I do not understand and should not make assumptions about, is an incredible opportunity to expand my capacity to love and understand the human being!”

“The important thing is that I haven’t stopped eating in 49 days. The important thing is that I don’t wake up every morning panicking about what I ate the day before. The important thing is that I can help myself in case of an anxiety attack. The important thing is that my inner monologue is love, with many reminders and framed affirmations. The important thing is that I’m here. That I can write this”.

Taken from The Huffington Post