these photos are the consequence of growing up in a strict baptist christian household, along with 18 years of religious schooling.... I never got to experience the beauty of religion and spirituality, instead I felt its rigidity and rules. The judgement placed upon me, my body, my attempts at self expression through clothing & art,I have so many stories of repression that I could share, but I think instead I'll continue to take photos about it until I am ready to write it out. And in turn, release something beautiful in the wake of repression.