I may not be skinny, have blue eyes or straight blonde hair.. but im ok with that.

This is wonderful Excelent Work!

great image and comments,,,,we are constantly being pushed by the “media” of what women should be,,, whether it be a super mum, skinny model,,,,,,ect… I have had over 10 knee operations, and have the scars to prove it,,, I feel like if I go out, I need to cover my legs,, as I see them as being ugly,, ect. It is only when I am in the company of people that I am close to, do I ever wear a dress or skirt that shows my knees…. well done on this,,, it is very powerful and we all need to get the message out, that not all women are a size 0 or a super model!!! Love this, well done

This is a wonderful shot, and you are a beautiful young lady just as you are. I’m glad to see you embrace your own beauty. Always love yourself first. Excellent.

eautiful women are beautiful period. This one looks to be a lovely woman – to heck with hollywood and their starving femmes :)

great photo :) excellent message too, i totally agree :)

Great shot and great sentiment – well done!

well thats deep…i like youre message and the picture too…nice dress also, your shoes are snazzy too haha

Very powerful image, the selective color choices you made really accentuate the point!

you shouldnt have to worry about those things, your a beautiful person!

beautifully done and a very attractive shot. Well done

Beautiful work. Good for you for recognizing true beauty

you’re gorgeous :)

Love your post production work on this image! Well done! :D

This is wondeful. Love the selective desat and the message that goes along with the portrait.. Just beautiful

Great image. I really like the post work you’ve done on this one.
The Hollywood beauty ideal is unrealistic and just plane gross.

i don’t know what you’re worrying about – you’re gorgeous! you look strong and healthy which is always sexy. love the selective colouring with the dress :)

amazing shot, love the baby blue with the black and white

I love the blue hues in this…the colour isolation is perfect for this scene. Great job!

You are absolutley gorgeous… great image!

Stunning Image! You said it all here Girl!! Well Done!

Fab work and very well presented !

Beautiful. Nothing else describes it better. Love the comments that come with it. Very Very True

Im glad you can accept yourself for who you are. You are beautiful the way you are anyway so it doesnt really matter.

I love this! I don’t think you’re fat or ugly…you’re very pretty!!! Love how you did the colours! Excellent work =)
I do agree with you though, about that media thing…I wish they’d stop it!

wow such a powerful image. Love the message that you are coveying to women!! You are beautiful!

fantastic shot with a fantastic purpose.. keep it up!

A powerful image, with a powerful message.

Great job.

Its a beautiful shot – love the work you’ve done on this and the message behind it, its so true. And girl you are beautiful the way you are so walk in every confidence!

wow….simply awesome shot…...very creative blend of grey & blue tones making a dramatic expression on the pic reflecting your passionate photogenic skills…...keep it up.

Nice pose and isolated colour.

Indeed you look amazing, but my opinion shouldn’t matter =P

The Selective Colouring is Great here!

RE: your title – you look great. Dont worry about stereotypes. You are extremely attractive young woman. Be who you are. Great photo!!!

As well you should be…. You are very attractive and each individual carries their own, no matter what anyone media or otherwise chooses to say to chastisize… Great Images in your Folio…. Keep your head high…. You deserve to…

its all been said above but this is a stunning sensual shot…and brilliant sentiment

LOVE LOVE LOVE this! the picture says it all. You definately do not need to be bone skinny, have blue eyes or straight blonde hair to be beautiful! You look stunning in this pic!!

You are very pretty! I repeat what many others have already said!!
Really enjoyed looking at your portfolio!!

love the image Mellisa, I have read all the previous comments and I can’t add anything that hasn’t already been said. Not only are you a great looking girl but talented as well. Your gallery is fab.

true, very true. however we have talent and you see the perfect body cannot always be as perfect as having talents. you are a gorgeous girl-brunnetes are sooo much better anyway!! : )

this is a wonderful image, how did you turn the dress into colour please?

by the way the dress is stunning, i wore a turquoise dress to my prom (in england the schools have a big dance after 5 long years of work.)

Nat xx

Excellent shot. The use of colour in the dress works really well

wow. great shot. good use of colour. nice title

This is a beautiful picture, love the colouring, the message and the composition. I totally agree with you by the way.

Excellent work.

Skinny blonde blued eyed models aren’t really all that hot to a lot of guys…. Whenever I see one in the street I feel an incredible urge to hand her a sandwich and encourage her to eat the crusts too… You look great the way you are. really nice work on the photo. Oh by the way…great pic up on the little heart on my (borrowed from the fiance) cowboy hat!! :-)

beautiful shot, well done

Fantastic selective color…love it! Very nice!

Wonderful image and use of color! Really well done!

Beautiful self- Portrait….Lucky for you not to be judged on your appearance…

bravo!!!! bravo!!!

Here here! I wish that more young and attractive woman felt the way you do! Here’s the thing! Some guy’s may like the skinny stick thin models we see in the media but most guy’s like a more voluptous and natural looking woman! Much more attractive!! Great image and love the selective work!

PS – You look stunning.

I love this shot, gritty and thought provoking

1st… great pic.. luv it..
but as for the title of the pic… i woudl take the girl in the pic any day over any skinny model….
keep doin ur thing.. keep them message cumin aswell

I love the natural lighting in this shot it works well with the B&W. The slelctive color in the blue dress really makes this pop. very good work.

LOVE the photo.

Beautiful image…..you are stunning…...

Excellent work, and cool caption. Good for you!

This is a beautiful photo and you are very beautiful yourself! I agree with what you say about the media for sure. And I often see skinny woman glorified here to on RB and everyone says wow she is stunning….etc and I just want to say wow can no one see how skinny she is? But anyway, you have a gorgeous figure and very pretty face, I really like this photo.