Book Description

I have asked several women I know; friends, family, and acquaintances to stand in front of my camera and let me take their portrait. Here's the kicker though -- they have all chosen another women who has either inspired them, given them strength, taught them something valuable, is their hero or icon, et cetera. In each woman's photo, they are using some element, whether it be clothing, make up, hair styling, props, writing things on their bodies with sharpies, whatever they want use to represent that woman. Then because I have to explain damn near everything I do, I have asked them all to write about thos women and themselves. It's meant to symbolize unity but also individuality. It's a connection with each other that we so desperately need right now. We need to cultivate this strong force of women empowerment happening in our society today. Let's keep the movement strong and fierce, like we really all are.The whole concept behind Girl Gang is to inform, inspire, and connect. It started as a way for me to learn more about feminism. Hearing different perspectives about what feminism means and sharing that knowledge with the world. The concept of feminism is greatly askew, so I'll let you know what it means to me.Feminism is truth, equality, freedom, happiness, confidence, and art. It's about ensuring that our world and it's inhabitants are free to be themselves, express themselves, and make their own choices. It's about a timeless act of self-love and acceptance. A new world to some. A world foreign to many. It opened many doors for me when I didn't even see a door in sight. Personally, feminism saved me. It gave me st