A selection of work from Columbus, Ohio-based photographer Kate Sweeney. Prioritizing a sense of honesty over a set personal style, Sweeney further explains her approach:

“I’m passionate about documenting the human body and its connection to nature. I hope my images challenge traditional ideas about beauty, being inviting and defiant simultaneously. I want to make work that makes my subjects feel beautiful, seen, and empowered.”

See more of Sweeney’s vibrant portraits below.

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