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I Show My Poor Relationship With Junk Food And My Own Body Image (10 pics)
I’m a photographer from the Toronto area in Ontario, Canada. For the past few years, I’ve been shooting strange self-portraits for fun and to learn new techniques. They’ve all culminated in a self-portrait photo series I call DiscomfortFood.
DiscomfortFood is about my body, my self-image, and my mental health through the lens of junk food. Specifically, the junk food that I personally abuse. For me, that is pizza, pasta, potatoes, popcorn, Pepsi, pie. Carbs and sugar, ice cream, burgers, and salted fries!
Since beginning this project I have actually developed a much happier and healthier relationship with food. I have lost approx 60lbs in the past few years, all through dietary changes and leaving behind a lot of unhealthy food that are the subjects of some of the images below.
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Sugar
From DiscomfortFood. It was really hot in the studio that day, and when I was done the sugar had melted into a glaze.
Glazed sour
When I conceived the DiscomfortFood series, this image was one of the most important ones in the whole series. Sour Cream Glazed doughnuts are my 2nd favorite type.
Two beef patties
Double-cheeseburgers are my kryptonite.
Honey crullers
Honey crullers are my absolute most favorite.
Double chocolate dip
From DiscomfortFood. So many doughnut flavors!
I am the nightmare that children think of
Shot before I conceived of the DiscomfortFood series, this image laid the groundwork for the ones that would follow.
Salt
So salty.
DiscomfortFood
This image is the thesis image in the entire series. The goal is to explore weight, food, self-image, mental health through this series.
Flowery self-portrait
The cowl is actually a kitchen curtain.
Glitter
This image is from 3 years ago and I am still finding glitter all over my house.
Since beginning this project I have actually developed a much happier and healthier relationship with food. I have lost approx 60lbs in the past few years, and I would like to thank some of my photography for helping me process things.
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Lou Wow 6 years ago
Yeah he's actually adorable. I think big guys are rather manly and very appealing.
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KLL 6 years ago
You are very photogenic and brave for photographing something you have a less than happy relationship with. You are a handsome and beautiful individual and I applaud your efforts to make the changes you want. Let your wins keep guiding you on your goals and remember that no matter where you're at you are awesome and handsome and you can accomplish anything.
Chris_the_Creative 6 years ago
The food photos are actually really good and an interesting concept. The color and composition is neat and the subject matter tells a story. Good Job.
Bri Nicole 6 years ago
The salt and fruit loops ones are absolutely fantastic. They could be in any gallery. Very well done. And what an awesome project. I wish you the best of luck with gaining your health back. You got this! I hope to see more from you.
Lou Wow 6 years ago
Yeah he's actually adorable. I think big guys are rather manly and very appealing.
Load More Replies... KLL 6 years ago
You are very photogenic and brave for photographing something you have a less than happy relationship with. You are a handsome and beautiful individual and I applaud your efforts to make the changes you want. Let your wins keep guiding you on your goals and remember that no matter where you're at you are awesome and handsome and you can accomplish anything.
Chris_the_Creative 6 years ago
The food photos are actually really good and an interesting concept. The color and composition is neat and the subject matter tells a story. Good Job.
Bri Nicole 6 years ago
The salt and fruit loops ones are absolutely fantastic. They could be in any gallery. Very well done. And what an awesome project. I wish you the best of luck with gaining your health back. You got this! I hope to see more from you.
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