This Is Who I Am
“Our Beauty in All Shapes and Sizes”
Photographer, Rosanne Olson has created a lovely collection of sepia-toned nude portraits and mini essays by women from ages 19 to 95 for This Is Who I Am. The most important aspect of this collection is that the women are of all shapes and sizes. All have varying degrees of self esteem and body image.
Right from the first page my perceptions were tested. I would look at the image and immediately start judging. Then I would read the accompanying essay and realize how far off the mark I really was. As the book progressed, I found myself judging less and enjoying our diversity more.
This is how we are all supposed to be — different. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the photographs and getting to know the subjects. I highly recommend you add a copy to your bookshelf.
While you are at it, stop by Rosanne Olson’s official photography site and show it some love too.
For a similar theme but different style, check out my review of Leonard Nimoy’s Full Body Project.
