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'Never judge a book by it's cover'
These portraits are a deep dive into the idea that appearances can be deceiving, and that there's more to each person and story than meets the eye. For the photo series, I invited nine remarkable individuals to open up about their insecurities. The heart of this project was to capture their ongoing insecurities and lay them bare for the world to see.
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Let's start by delving into the captivating photo series, where you'll witness stories that go beyond the surface, revealing the essence of 'Never Judge a Book by its Cover.
"I feel like as a man, you are not allowed to show your emotions too much."
Mikolo Schlanger
"My insecurity sometimes makes it hard to engage in daily activities."
Casey Ferguson
I often feel dissatisfied or unattractive when I see pictures of myself from the previous day."
Jacquie Cornwell
"My parents consistently set high standards for high grades and other expectations for school"
Daniel Jelski
"In our society, there's an expectation to be thin, and if you're not, you might face shaming for it."
Abigail Simenton
"A friend once compared my appearance to a hammerhead shark, and that comment has stayed with me ever since."
Chloe Bernier
"I experience dysphoria when encountering things that don't align with my gender identity."
CK
"It probably came from my mom; she doesn't really like emotions. Growing up, crying wasn't encouraged."
Morgan Picards-Spriggs
"Everybody around me seemed to be getting curves, but I felt like I completely missed the memo."
Emmy Toebes, 23
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