Behind the Portrait

Plus Size Pregnant Women Don't Exist in Media

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In this episode we cover:

  1. How Erin, hairstylist and mother of a 2 year old son, dealt with the changes of pregnancy and how it affected her.
  • She mentions that pregnancy is a different experience for plus size women and acknowledges the lack of media and entertainment coverage.
  • Erin discusses confidence and how it ebbs and flows. Despite taking about 5 years to build her confidence, she still has bad days and that is okay. She mentions how a sense of self and daily factors like clothing can change overall confidence. She advises others to be mindful of what they like and don't like to begin building confidence.
  • Erin often dressed in pinup and did photoshoots before her son and quickly stopped during pregnancy. Getting back into pin up is helping her find that confidence.
  • David and Erin discuss how photoshoots can be transformational for an individual. She mentions that just because you may not like a particular photo, does not make it bad. What is good is constantly being redefined and others may find a beauty that you are not offering yourself.
  • Erin finishes the podcast by offering 2 great tips for posing in photos. She says the the photos should not feel comfortable and to know what you like.
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    Behind the PortraitBy David Suh