Cali Haug

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“Our Bodies, Ourselves” is part of my ongoing explorations documenting the expressions and perception of beauty, sexual identity, and self-worth within Black and underrepresented communities. For this series I photographed five womxn who have experienced cosmetic procedures for various reasons. In conversation with my sitters I learned their personal reasons for surgical alteration and discovered a depth and complexity that extends well beyond the surface and visual aesthetic of the body. I was struck by the autonomy in these womxn’s decisions to choose how they prefer to exist within larger American society, as well as their individual motivations.

Photographed by @myeshaevongardner on @googlepixel_us for Creator Labs 7

So much love and gratitude to the womxn that trusted me to share and embrace their stories. 

@_gialove_ @jontee.samuels @ari_akav @reallypretti @demiigoddesss

Many thanks to my incredibly talented team! 💜

Styling - @aldotg

Hair - @lurissaingridhair