Petra Collins Quotes

We [photographers] have the tools and the power to create images - we should try to make them as truthful as possible.

I think anytime you can share images that make young women feel a sense of belonging when they might not be feeling their best or their strongest is so cool.

It's one thing when you are photographing others, but when you are exposing yourself and your insecurities, that's the biggest risk. That's always scary.

To me, the point of feminism is to be inclusive.

If a guy can't handle your crazy pictures, he's probably not someone you want in your life.

Girls are taught to be so afraid to take up any "space," even with their own bodies, and hair is a part of that. I'm glad to not be a part of that!

I used to hate my hair. Now I love it. I spend hours brushing my hair out after it dries. I love it when it's big.

If a guy can't handle your natural hair, he's weak. Why waste time on someone like that?

Even if I'm not so into the specific celebrities who are sharing images of themselves looking "bad," I think it's an amazing contribution to the conversations about beauty that we have online.