Woman Takes Pictures Of Random Passers-By To Show How The Public Reacts To Overweight People

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Thankfully, we’re seeing more posts encouraging body positivity in social media, many artists are making projects to explore this subject in different ways but for one purpose. Photographer Haley Morris-Cafiero, for example, walked out into the streets and began photographing herself ‘being distracted’ in public to capture the reaction of random passers-by on camera. The artist, who herself is overweight, tries through this series of pictures to show everyone what it really means to be overweight in today’s society.

‘Wait Watchers’, Haley’s project drew enough controversy online for Morris-Cafiero to respond to the most common remarks she received with yet another series of pictures. Some of the comments claimed that people wouldn’t stare at her like that if she at least tried a little more, like working out, used some makeup, or just put on some nice clothes. So Haley decided to do those things and see if people’s reaction would change or not.

The photographer had eating disorders in the past and suffers from Hypothyroidism, a disorder that often affects person’s weight. Still, she is happy and confident with the way she looks and loves her body the way it is. Her project is created as a social experiment and doesn’t mean to make anyone feel bad about it, she’s just trying to reflect the situation in the society.

Still, not everyone supports the photographer’s claims that this is an accurate representation of people’s reactions. Many audiences noticed that some of the passers-by might be looking at something just outside of the frame or giving her an accidental glance that might not necessarily be a negative one.

Scroll down to look at the pictures and see whether you support the artist’s opinion or not.

More info: haleymorriscafiero.com | Twitter (h/t)