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It doesn't matter
what clothes I put on,
how much make up I wear,
what color my hair is,
the size of my waist--
no matter what
I'll never be beautiful.
for any and every girl who has ever felt this way.
actually, any person in general. the feeling of hollow caused by this is...
photographer/model/editing: me
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but remember:
only you can define yourself.
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Comments: 112
it's truuuue ^o^
(thank you! 
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You are so good at portraying emotions and thoughts. Another amazing work.
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oh wow, that is probably one of the greatest compliments I've received about my photography..and since it's something I really strive for (capturing thoughts and emotions), this pretty much makes my day forever.
thank you very, very, VERY much!
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thank you very much,
and, if you've the time and notion, I'm really quite intrigued about the "love/hate" response you mentioned; please do expound
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I love it because of the raw emotion that you have captured, I hate it because of how real that emotion is and how it feels. Even in a crowded room you can have that feeling of destitution, hopelessness, feeling like you have given everything and it's not enough and on and on and on.
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then I'm happy in a bittersweet way
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...yes... but! I'm very glad the pain is so apparent and palpable in this photo
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well done for dipicting the sadness and emotion so naturally.
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I love the concept! Well done I can feel the emotion within the shot!
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thank you so much! I'm really happy to hear that, as I was hoping to transmit as much emotion as possible through this photo
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^_^ Have you by chance seen my artwork?
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that I have not yet; I'll give it a go ^^
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hope you dont mind that i wanted to use this for a video/book teaser im making, all credits will be given of course
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Don't mind at all! But I am of course curious, so I'd love to see when you're done.
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This is heartbreaking and yet astonishingly beautiful. The message here is profound -- I think any girl or woman can relate to this.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, your compliments make me so happy <3
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wow...this is truly amazing.
I also saw your "Corset." and "The Magazines Say..." pictures, too, and I love how much effort and detail went into them, as well as this...
This truly spoke out to me...
Please continue with your art.
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Thank you so, so much! It really encourages me to receive compliments like these
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So sad..... I can relate to this
Love your photos though~
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This is gorgeous. I love the chaos; it reminds me of this: [link]
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Thank you so much!
I like being compared to Amanda Palmer; I think she's quite awesome
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Try not to laugh, but as soon as I saw this pic, my eyes went watery. It make me wonder if I really should do exercise. Because I'm a walking stick-girl, and yet my tummy pops out...kinda makes me look like I'm pregnant. But I really don't want to be perfect....
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I could never laugh at that response, but I'm glad my work spoke to you.
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That's what an artist always should aim for. ^w^ And yes I will make exercise, but ONLY to build up my tummy. The rest will be left for food. True I will never be like a model or such, I think it will be more interesting to be just an average girl, and if someones get to see my "perfection" under all my non-perfect physic I'll be more than happy. ^_^ I saved your picture on my fav. to never forget this. Thanks again!
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Wow, I'm really flattered that my work had such an impact, thanks! I'm glad you liked it
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This speaks volumes to me. I think part of the pressure to be that perfect image is the sense of being alone; it's so much harder to try and get there when you're surrounded by beautiful people. That's how it is for me, anyway. But then is it society inflicting these pressures or are the strength of worries multiplied in our own minds...? I'm not sure. But I feel this image and I'm grateful to you for sharing it.
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Hmm, I suppose it's open to interpretation, that topic. But in any case, I'm glad my image successfully translated the emotion and I'm happy you enjoyed it =]
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Almost made me cry with how powerful it is. Great job!
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thank you so much!
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The other photos in your series are beautiful. But this one actually bring tears to my eyes because of its truth. I always thought that I would never be like those girls in the magazines. I'm spiraling down the yellow brick road of anorexia.
Cheers to not being alone in this poblem.
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