Stripped Free
"Hustle them before they hustle you." -Anonymous Always aware of the negative stereotypes associated with women working in adult entertainment, I intended to visually disprove popular myths and arguments concerning strippers. The only person who can say that stripping is not degrading, is a stripper herself. Having spent many hours in several strip clubs across New Jersey and receiving full access to the facilities, I built strong relationships with women who represented the epitome of female empowerment. By monetizing flirting and dancing, they gained independence through the ability to provide for themselves and their children. In order to overcome adversity, these women push society's boundaries by showcasing their bodies in a way that most of us would not dare to.