Photos of my Sister: the camera's impact on girlhood and development
How photographing my sister when we were young introduced her to a world of insecurities. I didn't understand the power a camera could have on self-perception. We are adults now and I can't help but wonder if she deals with the consequences of our interactions between the camera.​ I cannot help but wonder what damage I caused.


Photoshoots became a huge part of our relationship.
Sometimes we'd get along but most of the time it would end in a fight. I was very critical. I aspired to get the right image.
I cannot help but wonder what damage I caused.
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To my little sister, I am sorry I made you perceive yourself at a crucial time in development. I am sorry I critiqued you. I am sorry for the damage I have unknowingly caused.
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If I could do it all over again I wouldn't critique her.
If I could do it all over again, I would be gentle.
I would be uplifting.
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If I could do it all over again I would take back what I said.
If I could do it all over again I would be a better sister.
If I could do it all over again.
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If I could do it all over again.



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I am ashamed of the way I made her think her body was not right.
I am ashamed of the way I explored photoshop to change it.
I am ashamed of the day she found an altered image.
What could she have felt?
What damage did I cause?











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