For this assignment I wanted to focus on individual woman’s biggest insecurities, even myself.
Riley McGuire poses for a portrait in Mount Pleasant Mich. on Nov. 25, 2019. “I overcame trying to fit society’s norm, and I learned to love myself.” Says McGuire.Hannah Helferich poses for a portrait in Williamsburg, Mich. on Nov. 30, 2019. “Growing up it was hard to feel like my own individual, the name “twin” became my identity.” Says Hannah.Laura Helferich poses for a portrait in Williamsburg, Mich. on Nov. 30, 2019. “I always compared myself to my twin sister from a young age. No matter how many times my mom said we literally looked the same, somehow I still installed in my brain she was the prettier of us both.”Lighting Diagram for photos 2-3Alexandra Norton poses for a portrait in Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2019 “After a dangerous motor vehicle accident, I had to re-train myself to walk again and was left with scars all over my legs. Everybody looked at me strange.” Says Norton.Megan Doyle poses for a portrait in Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Dec. 6, 2019. “I always felt like my thighs were something to be ashamed of.” Says Doyle.Brittany Stadtfeld poses for a portrait in Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Dec. 6, 2019. “I have always felt insecure about my stretch marks and hated not being able to wear bikinis.” Says Stadfeld.Lighting Diagram for photos 3-6
Just your typical 27 year old from Traverse City, Mi.
I have my associates in Liberal Arts and Science from Northwestern Michigan College and received my bachelors in Photojournalism at Central Michigan College.
As you may tell, photography is my lifelong passion. Ever since I was a child, there was a camera in my hand. My favorite moments to capture are lives breath taking moments from environmental shots to senior photos.
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Laura Helferich JRN 420 & 422 Photography