Helen Mozão recently released a body empowerment editorial series GORDA FLOR. The editorial was shot on location in the beautiful Santo Antonio neighborhood of Salvador. Gorda, which translates as ‘fat woman’ in Spanish and Portuguese, is being used as a celebratory term. The beautiful shots capture several women showing off their vibrant skin and curves. I love seeing women from all over the world representing! Helen Mozão GORDA FLOR
Translated from Spanish from GORDA FLOR:
FLOWER GORDA, between curves and colors. The Editorial GORDA FLOWER aims to help empower through photography, fat women, regardless of their dummy, conveying the beauty and strength of your curves. Here GORDA name is not derogatory! In addition to the editorials that are yet to happen, FLOWER GORDA intend to make extension and create a discussion space on fat women, their daily struggles for respect and equality, women those who may still be in your body understanding process. In the second the Editorial GORDA FLOWER with the participation of five models plus size Bahia, which lent beauty and charm of the lens shooting Helen Mozão (Instagram: @helemozao), founder and creator of the project, which has its work aimed photography and poetry marginal, focusing on the empowerment of women and men on the margins of the visual and body patterns.The project also has the support of Blog Bahia Size (Instagram: @baianasize), plus size fashion blog with Bahian seasoning, and took place in one of the most beautiful scenery in Salvador (BA), the neighborhood in Santo Antonio, which originated vibrant photos , colorful and stunning. The fat woman is always beautiful, with their shapes and colors, regardless of the size of the flower.
Models: Dandara França, Lailane Dórea, Lourani Maria, Najara Dos Santos Souza, Tania Neres.
Assistant: Cayque Santana
MUA: Larissa Montenegro
