Myself / Yo misma, 2016

Melissa Zamudio

Melissa Zamudio, age 18

Tijuana

In Partnership with La Pieza in Tijuana

''Myself''

In my space, in my room, on my bed, with my clothes, with my things. In my favorite moment of the day, when I am free of tasks, homework, and everything that causes me stress. The moment where I can be myself without trying to impress anyone, without having to worry about being wellgroomed or dressed. The moment where I can listen to the music I like most and where I can read my favorite books. This is me, in the place where I can be myself.

I am 18 years old, currently studying in my penultimate semester of high school. I love cooking and watching horror movies, I just discovered my love for photography and I really like reading Stephen King. I live with my parents, sister, and Chihuahua named Molly who has been part of my family since I was 4 years old. I am a very calm person, I like parties and going out with friends, but I prefer to stay home to listen to Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. I love meeting new people and new places. I am very happy.

Being part of Las Fotos Project has certainly been the best experience of my life and the best part of this year. I met many talented girls, I got to know a part of them and they go to know parts of me. We learned a lot about photography, but we also learned about each other's experiences. I feel that I grew as a person since I’ve never felt as free expressing myself as I did with those girls. I felt free to say what I really feel and free to be who I really am.