I could use some help with a project from fellow florida wls patients!

[LexFl 37]

Hey Ya'll! I'm Allie. I'm 23 years old and a photographer in the Orlando area. I was sleeved in July of 2012 and I could not be happier with that decision. Over the course of the last year and a half I began looking at pictures of myself old and new. What a difference! Of course my physical appearance has changed greatly but what I found is that even more so my confidence began shining through me, so much so that my personality emerged in photos of me and you could tell I was no longer afraid of the world. So I began looking into the before and afters of some friends in my support groups and began to see that as a trend. After seeing the beauty of the transformations for each and every one of them I've decided to start a project. For this project I would like to follow some people on their journey from as early as possible until a year or maybe even further out. I would set up a time every few months to maybe come take a few snapshots and really try to capture them as a person and their journey through the images. I understand its a vulnerable position to be in but I believe this series really has a place in this world. To give us a voice. I don't think shows like my 600 lb life give a good perspective on what its like to undergo these transformations. Its hard emotionally and physically and there is nothing easy about what everyone seems to call the easy way out. I'd like to start locally in florida with this project if i can get any volunteers and then maybe branch out to other states. So i turned to this board to see if maybe anyone was interested in taking part. I'm really looking to tell our story from OUR perspective. I wish I had thought to do this from the beginning of my journey so I could have self portraits and lead by example in this series but unfortunately since I did not and am always behind the camera all i have are a few iPhone snapshots that won't really get me anywhere. So if anyone is interested or has any commentary to add please feel free to reply to this post!! hope to hear from you soon! and thanks for taking the time to read my mini novel

[shirabland 0]

Hi. I'm interested in documenting my sleeve journey. I got sleeved in January.

[LexFl 37]

Hi. I'm interested in documenting my sleeve journey. I got sleeved in January.

Great! Where are you located?

[shirabland 0]

Orlando/west palm beach.

[vhida298 0]

Hey Ya'll! I'm Allie. I'm 23 years old and a photographer in the Orlando area. I was sleeved in July of 2012 and I could not be happier with that decision. Over the course of the last year and a half I began looking at pictures of myself old and new. What a difference! Of course my physical appearance has changed greatly but what I found is that even more so my confidence began shining through me, so much so that my personality emerged in photos of me and you could tell I was no longer afraid of the world. So I began looking into the before and afters of some friends in my support groups and began to see that as a trend. After seeing the beauty of the transformations for each and every one of them I've decided to start a project. For this project I would like to follow some people on their journey from as early as possible until a year or maybe even further out. I would set up a time every few months to maybe come take a few snapshots and really try to capture them as a person and their journey through the images. I understand its a vulnerable position to be in but I believe this series really has a place in this world. To give us a voice. I don't think shows like my 600 lb life give a good perspective on what its like to undergo these transformations. Its hard emotionally and physically and there is nothing easy about what everyone seems to call the easy way out. I'd like to start locally in florida with this project if i can get any volunteers and then maybe branch out to other states. So i turned to this board to see if maybe anyone was interested in taking part. I'm really looking to tell our story from OUR perspective. I wish I had thought to do this from the beginning of my journey so I could have self portraits and lead by example in this series but unfortunately since I did not and am always behind the camera all i have are a few iPhone snapshots that won't really get me anywhere. So if anyone is interested or has any commentary to add please feel free to reply to this post!! hope to hear from you soon! and thanks for taking the time to read my mini novel

I will like to be part too. I'm in Orlando-Kissimmee

[LexFl 37]

Great! Thanks! I am in New York for a family emergency. I will be back on Sunday of this week and will get in contact with you all

[allycatt98 35]

<p>Hey Ya'll! I'm Allie. I'm 23 years old and a photographer in the Orlando area. I was sleeved in July of 2012 and I could not be happier with that decision. Over the course of the last year and a half I began looking at pictures of myself old and new. What a difference! Of course my physical appearance has changed greatly but what I found is that even more so my confidence began shining through me, so much so that my personality emerged in photos of me and you could tell I was no longer afraid of the world. So I began looking into the before and afters of some friends in my support groups and began to see that as a trend. After seeing the beauty of the transformations for each and every one of them I've decided to start a project. For this project I would like to follow some people on their journey from as early as possible until a year or maybe even further out. I would set up a time every few months to maybe come take a few snapshots and really try to capture them as a person and their journey through the images. I understand its a vulnerable position to be in but I believe this series really has a place in this world. To give us a voice. I don't think shows like my 600 lb life give a good perspective on what its like to undergo these transformations. Its hard emotionally and physically and there is nothing easy about what everyone seems to call the easy way out. I'd like to start locally in florida with this project if i can get any volunteers and then maybe branch out to other states. So i turned to this board to see if maybe anyone was interested in taking part. I'm really looking to tell our story from OUR perspective. I wish I had thought to do this from the beginning of my journey so I could have self portraits and lead by example in this series but unfortunately since I did not and am always behind the camera all i have are a few iPhone snapshots that won't really get me anywhere. So if anyone is interested or has any commentary to add please feel free to reply to this post!! hope to hear from you soon! and thanks for taking the time to read my mini novel </p>

Hi Lex!

I didn't even know this board was here! I'm in the Tampa Bay Area. My surgery date isn't until July. I'm definitely interested in documenting my journey.

[newnicole 11]

I'm interested / orlando area

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I will be supportive! Hello everyone!