REIMAGINING BEAUTY

Beauty standards shape how we see ourselves and each other - but they are never fixed. Across these projects, I explore what happens when fashion photography expands rather than narrows our definition of beauty.

From challenging conventional body ideals to questioning gendered beauty norms, each project invites viewers to reconsider who belongs in front of the camera - and how beauty changes when more people are included

Beyond Measure

Fashion celebrates progress - but progress isn't always what it seems.

Created for Refinery29, this editorial explored the little-known practice of plus-size models wearing foam padding to create the industry's "ideal" curvy silhouette. Rather than simply illustrating the article, the photographs became part of the investigation, revealing the tension between body positivity and the beauty standards that continue to shape fashion behind the scenes. Selected coverage: New York Times, Bustle, Yahoo Beauty syndication, and other national media. Read the original article here.

Sample Size

Developed with writer Liz Black for You Do You, this editorial explored one of fashion's least visible barriers: the industry's reliance on sample-size clothing. Using high-fashion photography to make an invisible standard visible, the project challenged assumptions about who fashion is designed for - and who is left out of the conversation. Widely shared across national and international media, the project helped bring renewed attention to the fashion industry's reliance on sample sizing and its impact on representation. Coverage included ELLE, TIME/People, Bustle, Yahoo, and Jezebel, extending the conversation well beyond the original editorial.

The Unwritten Rules

Why do we celebrate the hair on our heads while expecting the rest of our body hair to remain invisible?

Published by You Do You, this editorial reimagined body hair as a form of self-expression. By styling, embellishing, and treating body hair with the same creativity typically reserved for hairstyles, the project challenged conventional beauty standards and invited viewers to question why some forms of grooming are celebrated while others are stigmatized.

Breaking the Manicure

Beauty trends often reflect cultural expectations more than personal choice.

Long before painted nails became commonplace for men in popular culture, this You Do You editorial explored what masculinity might look like if beauty wasn't divided by gender. By pairing intricate manicures with traditionally masculine styling, the project questioned why creativity, adornment, and self-expression have historically been reserved for some bodies but not others.