FREEDOM from perfection

#ProjectBEAUTY is a nationwide movement that is focused on rediscovering true natural beauty and self acceptance in teen girls. The project started as a small shoot by photographer Thomas Nguyen with his Senior model team in Cincinnati, but it quickly grew as he encouraged other photographers to step forward and deliver a powerful message. To be able to free these girls from the idea of perfection, and empower them to not only feel confident about themselves, but to embrace the ‘flaws’ that make them uniquely beautiful.

All of these girls have a common desire - to figure out who they are, value themselves, and embrace their true inner beauty.