“Soundness and mend” is one of many English phrases derived from the Latin phrase “mens sana in corpore sano” (”a healthy mind in a healthy body”). The state of mental well being is the partner to the health of our delicate bodies and both need to live in harmony, even in a small way, for us to feel whole.
Read MoreThe best thing about photography is the ability to capture a feeling, idea or image you saw in your head and have it come alive through another medium, so that others may see it and hopefully, have some emotion evoked by viewing it.
Read More“Photography gave me something to do and allowed me to be creative in a way that was more tangible than digital design. I’ve always had an extremely vivid imagination, so the progression to video from photo felt natural and necessary. It’s always been about storytelling.”
Read More“Social media is a huge part of the industry. Most of my jobs have actually come from people I’ve met on Instagram and from agencies viewing my page. You see bloggers, influencers, photographers dominating the creative industry in fashion and photography. Having a great number of followers and a large audience can take you far into the industry, but I do think that there is an expiry date.”
Read More“I would always say, “I should do that.. One day, I’m gonna do that.” but I wasn’t noticing many African American women pursuing lifestyle photography so for a while it kind of prevented me from doing so.”
Read More"I don’t care how you read the story I present you, and perhaps you don’t even care what I wrote it about. All I care is that you do read it, question it, come to your own conclusion, then question it again."
Read More"To create, you have to work with the unexpected. It means that light and dust have the potential to become your best asset; use it wisely."
Read MoreAnkle is a project based in Montreal. Inspired by workwear, I handpick vintage goods based on quality of material, functionality and durability. My thought-process behind every vintage find is based on the same grounds: the quality of materials, the durability of the piece and the functionality of its design. I want women to feel comfortable in something that is both practical and long-lasting; thus, the merging of workwear and womenswear.
Read More"I’ve always liked taking photos. I remember in elementary school I would always be the one with the camera, always be the one taking photos at recess and bringing a camera to parties, making all the Facebook albums and editing everyone’s profile pictures. I think something small like that stemmed into what I’m doing now. I really like the idea of capturing moments, I always want to remember everything, and when I tell a story I want to have a visual beside it.
Read MoreThis series speaks to overcoming the guilt associated with the female body and celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and visibility, while empowering women. To rewrite our bodies’ narrative is to renounce the all too familiar self-contempt, allowing room for acceptance and embracing our ever changing bodies.
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