As I Am Series celebrates the beauty of melanated, sun-kissed, dark-skinned men and women. This project was birthed after a conversation with the artist's cousin, Virgina, who asked the artist to create this project so that she can share her story of how she came to embrace her skin tone over the years. The artist knew this would be powerful because she know little girls and boys, as well as men and women,  who didn’t believe they were beautiful simply because of their skin tone. This project is meant to empower, uplift, and inspire viewers. And maybe even to start a conversation.

This conversation could include: issue of identity, conceptions of realities based on outward appearance, self worth, self acceptance and so much more.
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Valerie Anselme is a Haitian-American professional photographer from Boston, MA. She graduated with a BA in Photography and Graphic Design at Bridgewater State University. Before attending Bridgewater State University, she attended Andrews University, where her love for photography was planted. After a brief time at Andrews University, she spent a couple of years honing her skills in photography. After realizing her talent in these areas, she transferred to Bridgewater State University to complete her degree. While being skillful in different genres of photography, Anselme specializes in portrait and editorial photography.
Few select past exhibits:

2016
Flawed Beauty Project
Hyde Park Library
2015
Flawed Beauty Project
Bridgewater State University
2013, 2014
Untitled
Raw Boston