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A body is just that, a body. We all have one, and yet, most of us have insecurities when it comes to how we feel about them. The process of creating these photographs allowed me to become more comfortable with my own body's uniqueness and form. I went from feeling embarrassed at its sight, to feeling empowered, and excited to see different aspects of beauty captured in its presence. My hope with these images is to make the viewer more aware of their own bodies and see that they are beautiful too.

This work also explores the interconnectedness between our bodies and the earth. We come from the earth. For most of human existence, that interconnectedness has been a significant part of our everyday life.  I believe it is important to keep that connection, especially at a time when there are so many things pulling us away. I want to touch on the connection between the body and the earth, but even more so the body connecting with the earth, becoming a part of it and vice versa.