We are not meant to hide behind blankets of insecurities, fear, and shame. We were built to preserve. We were built to shine.
In a world where rape, harassment, human trafficking, and abuse are rampant, we can not allow ourselves be silenced. Through education, communication, and open conversations we can work towards a future where women don't have to hold their keys between their fingers as they walk to their cars at night; a future where every child can be educated; a future where women's bodies are not used as marketing tools by companies; a future where we can all exist without fear. We will not allow ourselves to be treated unjustly; we will not be coerced into believing we are not good enough.
As our campaign comes to a close on this, our 100th photo, we pose one question:
Will you be silenced?
#nosilence
I would like to take a moment to thank the amazing people and organizations I have worked with over the last 5 months to prep, construct, and execute the We Will Not Be Silenced photo campaign. Thank you to the photographers I was privileged enough to work with: Zoe Weiman (zoewphotography.squarespace.com), Hannah Elzer, Judy Couja, Jenna Lui, and Everett Barton.
Thank you to our partners: Perks of Being Clothing (perksofbeingdifferent.com), the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita (dvc-scv.org), and The Proof in Scars (facebook.com/TheProofInScars).
Thank you to my sister, Gabriella Fenelon, who helped with hair.
Thank you to my parents Andy and Maria Fenelon who not only put up with all the photo shoots, but advised me on how to run this campaign effectively and encouraged me to keep going.
And, finally, a HUGE thank you to the 89 individuals who were photographed for this project.
Truly, without this entire team, the We Will Not Be Silenced photo campaign would not have been made possible.
Thank you,
Daniella Fenelon
Director
God bless
Subject/Photographer: Zoe Weiman
Makeup Artist: Daniella Fenelon
