Mariana Zilbershteyn, Insecurities (PEOPLE 2021)

This shot was captured on the beach, after a swim. No hair, no make up, natural lighting, just the two of us. She hated the photo and it took some convincing to allow me to submit this image. I see natural beauty, but she sees flaws - bad skin, buck teeth, freckles, and a body she is yet to be comfortable with.

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