Scars

This is Kayla, who is about to become a mother. This is the start of a new portrait series, which will explore physical scars and how they shape a person’s view of themselves, as well as the views of others. I’m currently seeking volunteers for this series. If you’re interested, I’d love to hear from you. maundy@maundymitchell.com. You ...

“When I was a child, I thought fire was intriguing. I wanted to be with it… I was five when my sister and I were playing with matches and my pajamas caught fire…” “I was so young when it happened, that my body grew around the scars.  Once, when I was still a child, I asked my ...

Tribal marks are a dying tradition in Nigeria. They are given for many reasons, including identification or as a way to show wealth. For Nofisat’s family, tribal marks began many generations before her, when stillbirths were common. Her family began to mark their babies as a way of disfigurement so spirits wouldn’t want to take ...

This is Estee with her sons, Campbell and Indy. “At first, the stretch marks were hard to look at. I had such an enormous belly, it was an inevitable truth, but becoming okay with that didn’t happen until Indy was born. As a second time mom, I truly felt more confident because I understood the sacrifice ...