Poster Version 1edit
by LadyK

Comment by vawendy:
I like the picture, and I know you're trying to be upbeat, but it really does seem to be a celebration of teen motherhood. I don't think it will go over well.

Love the stretch mark photo.

Poster Version 2.jpg
by LadyK

Comment by colorcarnival:
I like this one the best. How about "Sex Lasts a Minute, Responsibilities of Motherhood Last Forever"

Poster Version 2.jpg
by LadyK

Comment by bjoern:
The text is not really specific for teen pregnancy - it's probably true for every pregnancy.
Furthermore:
If a woman wants to have a child - who cares about the stretch marks.
If a woman doesn't want to have a child I don't think stretch marks are her primary concern.
My suggestion for the second line would go into the direction of "Your responsability lasts forever/18 years/until he/she lives his/her own life" (also true for any pregnancy but maybe more in the direction of what you want to convey).

Message edited by author 2009-05-19 06:10:09.

Poster Version 2.jpg
by LadyK

Comment by Jutilda:
You got that right. LOL Great series.

Poster Version 2.jpg
by LadyK

Comment by LMA128:
i prefer this one to the other one..i'd love to see this in black and white..and maybe make it a high contrast..clever wording also haha

Poster Version 1
by LadyK

Comment by purpleflutterby13:
First of all, the picture is fantastic. She looks so happy, and she's got a lovely glow in her eyes. It's a very positive image. However, unless there are editing restrictions, I'd get rid of all those creases in the lower left corner, they're quite distracting (make it just a uniform gray shade, or all white or something). Also, I think it would look better if the whole chair was in the picture, rather than chopping off the end of the leg (since it's only a chair, you could photoshop a leg extension in quite easily if you need to - I just think it looks neater if the whole image somehow seems contained within the poster). But yeah, that looks great, definitely go with it.

In terms of the message, hmm, not sure what to make of it... So for a start, the word "still" makes the message seem somehow very defensive rather than positive, in a "you all think I screwed up my life, but actually..." kinda way. If you want to go with the general message you've got at the moment, I'd maybe rephrase it with something like "19. A mother with a dream." or something. However, what I'd really like to see you do is think through exactly what it is you're trying to promote. I'm guessing it's not just a general "yay, teen pregnancy is good"? The UK has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Europe, it's a huge negative social issue where I'm from... On the other hand, because of the amount of negative stigma surrounding it, it's actually really nice to see a positive image saying that a teenage mother can be making a valid choice, be a good parent and love her child, and that the bad stigma is unjustified. Is that what you're trying to say? I think I'm missing the social/cultural context to understand it properly - could you explain what it is you're trying to convey?
Oh, also - the girl looks young, but doesn't immediately strike me as being a teenager, so if it's for a teen pregnancy competition, I think that would need to be clarified in some way...

Anyway, hope that helps :)

The Perfect Moment
by LadyK

Comment by Ken:
Very nice work, Katherine. If this is your only HDR I think you need to do more, because you have quite the knack for it.

You're Just a Pawn
by LadyK

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Tell me something I don't already know!

You're Just a Pawn
by LadyK

Comment by tatyoon:
Brown text does "pop" - love the idea!

Alone with His Memories
by LadyK

Comment by jettyimages:
This is an incredibly beautiful and meaningful photo - and I'm really impressed that it was taken by a 17 year old. You are clearly a very sensitive and mature young woman, and I know you will do really well with photography. Really outstanding sensitivity and compassion, and technically and excellent shot. Well done!