The thought behind this piece was about Menarche, or a girl's first period. I got mine at age 11, it was a rubicon, and for a long time, this once a month ritual involved feeling awkward, dirty, and alone.
Today I am much mroe open about it. And I wanted to show the lighter side to menstruation, so that maybe some scared 11 year old girl out there would feel a little better.
The model was a friend of mine named McKayla. It was shot with a Nikon FA and Kodak film.
8 responses
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Tiago Morena said (16 Jul 2007):
Great work, great concept. It´s a theme that people often avoid talking about, but I think it´s important. Very creative shot.
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christy lynn said (20 Jul 2007):
If I were an 11 yr old girl I think this image would scare the heck out me.
Very different concept though. Looks well planned out, executed nicely, and captured very effectively. -
Kim Smith said (11 Aug 2007):
i think it's a really great idea, though it does scare me a little bit- but i think it's great! really well shot! great job!
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leslie ghent gave props (16 Oct 2007):
Can I say badass pic on here???? Oh well it is!
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mean MR mustard gave props (19 Nov 2008):
so funny! love it!
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Marco Martinez gave props (19 May 2009):
This is great. Great concept and thought behind the capture.
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Paul Lavallee gave props (20 May 2009):
i love the creativity of all your images
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Elise Kihntopf gave props (9 Jul 2009):
stunningly Beautiful!!
