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SaltyGirls
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SaltyGirls: The Women of Cystic Fibrosis
Imagine what it is like growing up as a woman in today’s society, where the media demands perfection, and where body-shaming has become all too prevalent. It’s a constant struggle to maintain this concept of ‘beauty’. Now imagine you have double lung transplant scars, meconium ileus scar, liver and pancreas transplant scars or PICC line and mediport scars. Because CF affects the digestive system, the appearance of being underweight is prevalent, leading to snarky observations of “anorexic”. This is the reality for many women with cystic fibrosis.
Salty Girls challenge this norm, and strive to put an end to body shaming. NO MORE feeling embarrassed or ashamed of their bodies, The Salty Girls have now inspired other women with CF, from literally all around the world. They embrace their body’s scars and all, to inspire women everywhere to do the same. These women truly are the epitome of remarkable strength, enormous resilience, and unique beauty both inside and out. This book is not only about raising awareness for Cystic Fibrosis, but is a call to all women to stand together and be bold and know that they are beautiful.
as an Art Director
makes the difference in my work.
You can learn the core skills as a photographer, but it’s having that great eye that really matters. I was lucky to work with many great photographers, and was smart enough to pay attention. It also taught me how to work with people, how to connect and put my subjects at ease, and how to get the job done! In the 6 years i’ve been photographing seriously, I’ve been fortunate to have much recognition, and hope this leads to more commissioned work, especially political and socially aware portraits.
My book about adults living with Cystic Fibrosis has now been published, and i am beginning work on a second book in this series."
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SaltyGirls: The Women of Cystic Fibrosis
Imagine what it is like growing up as a woman in today’s society, where the media demands perfection, and where body-shaming has become all too prevalent. It’s a constant struggle to maintain this concept of ‘beauty’. Now imagine you have double lung transplant scars, meconium ileus scar, liver and pancreas transplant scars or PICC line and mediport scars. Because CF affects the digestive system, the appearance of being underweight is prevalent, leading to snarky observations of “anorexic”. This is the reality for many women with cystic fibrosis.
Salty Girls challenge this norm, and strive to put an end to body shaming. NO MORE feeling embarrassed or ashamed of their bodies, The Salty Girls have now inspired other women with CF, from literally all around the world. They embrace their body’s scars and all, to inspire women everywhere to do the same. These women truly are the epitome of remarkable strength, enormous resilience, and unique beauty both inside and out. This book is not only about raising awareness for Cystic Fibrosis, but is a call to all women to stand together and be bold and know that they are beautiful.
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"Over 20 yearsas an Art Director
makes the difference in my work.
You can learn the core skills as a photographer, but it’s having that great eye that really matters. I was lucky to work with many great photographers, and was smart enough to pay attention. It also taught me how to work with people, how to connect and put my subjects at ease, and how to get the job done! In the 6 years i’ve been photographing seriously, I’ve been fortunate to have much recognition, and hope this leads to more commissioned work, especially political and socially aware portraits.
My book about adults living with Cystic Fibrosis has now been published, and i am beginning work on a second book in this series."
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