Meet the Project Beauty Team Pittsburgh 2024

We own the definition of beautiful. Let’s keep it real.

Project Beauty was created in 2017 by a fellow photographer, Thomas Nguyen, with the goal to redefine what true beauty is. The idea was to create portraits that were 100% authentic — no make-up, no retouching — Just you and the lens. Project Beauty has since turned into a movement to empower teen girls with their own authentic image, and their feedback has been incredibly powerful!

So much pressure is constantly in our faces about beauty: Brands, Make-up, Filters, Size, Shape, Style…. But who gets to decide what REAL BEAUTY is? We do. And we must keep it real! I firmly believe in and stand behind this movement to create authentic and beautiful portraits. At a time when self-image can be fragile, these true images will empower you with confidence that your beauty comes from your soul.

Photographers: Laura Cherock Photography & Larger Than Life Photography

Special thanks to our charity recipient, Brazos de Bienvenida!

Here’s what our 2024 team has to say about True BEAUTY:

This is authentic. These young ladies are more than amazing.

Black and White Photos below are courtesy of Heidi of Larger Than Life Photography!