Photographer Documents Husband’s Depression In Intimate Photo Series

It may have helped one or both of them to make this public. We can't know what's in their minds in that regard. However, being silent about depression helps nobody. Now others who have these same feelings can understand they are not alone and maybe these images will help others confused by a loved one with these feelings or make others more aware of depression. If nothing else, it is a perspective shared.

totally agree about the fact it's a disease and difficult to understand for the other half (or anyone else). I'm sure she needed to understand it better and used photography therefore. But then why make it public? Does it help him or her?

Who's judging the depressed person here?

Arty nowadays there is a lot of 'art' thats show nothing and nobody asks why this is public. She had a reason to do it and right to show it like anyone else can do it here. Some of us will like it some will not. I think fact that you are questioning this is good. It made you think. And maybe you'll find answer.

I agree with arty. A bit intrusive and insensitive.

Well said Amelia Ch. Never judge what you don't know.

Wise words.. People are so selfish and blind... They barely understand themselves, and they are the first to point their fingers to judge

I can tell that your comment was intended as a retort. However, when someone turns really personal experiences in art projects, they are inviting comments and criticisms. Secondly, you very obviously know absolutely nothing about either side of real, deep depression. I can say that because I've been there with my husband who also happened to be bipolar, addicted to heroin, who could also polish off a quart of single malt Scotch daily. I used to wonder if depression is contagious.

Ditto

It wasn't about "showing off her body" or anything vain of the sort. It's about being vulnerable, exposed. Depression is a serious mental illness and the vulnerability in these photos has nothing to do with wanting to get compliments on someone's body. It's about the rawness, the reality that this couple faces every day. She is not "posing" or trying to look sexy. She is standing there while her husband brushes his teeth; a mundane activity at best. The fact that you all simply honed in on the fact that there is a topless woman in one of these pictures shows how little you respect the artist or the illness. I'm sure you have all seen naked bodies before. If it makes you uncomfortable, don't take a picture topless.

All of these comments are opinions. Opinions of what YOU see as right or wrong. YOUR way of dealing with issues will not be the same as someone else's. Just because you think this solution is odd or incorrect doesn't make it wrong or "attention-whoring"... it could've easily been an experiment for them to get their mind off things. As for her nudity, some people feel absolutely no shame with their bodies. Unfortunately for you all, you'll just have to deal with it or stop looking at the photos.

Some things need to be kept private.

Indeed. The series of photos has nothing to do with helping her husband, or herself, deal with his depression- it has everything to do with shouting 'look at me!' and whoring for attention under false pretences. There are far more affective ways of dealing and treating depression than photographing it. She does have nice tits though, so there is that I suppose...

Indeed. Just an excuse to take a topless selfie of herself in the bathroom mirror. Didn't think of putting on a dressing gown first. And I used to be castigated for going to the bathroom in pajamas or long sleeved night dress without a dressing gown when I was in my 20's in shared flats. I always dressed after going to the bathroom in the morning and before having breakfast.

Tricky question, but I'll try to answer it. :p I think it would help a lot of people all over the world who suffers from depression if everyone out there knew more of how it feels like. I know that I was being jugded by people I didn't even know (I live in a small town, so when I fell into depression and had to leave school, I was the talk of the town, even though most of the people here didn't really know me. Also, as you can see in this comment field, a lot of people judge EVERYONE who suffers from depression). Of course, it's not like it would all go away just because people understood me. But when I was depressed and knew how people felt about it, it also triggered anxiety, which made me even more depressed, even more worthless.. So yeah, if everyone out there was a bit more understanding to what depression really is, I think it would help those who suffer from it, take some of the pressure off, make it a bit easier to breathe, a bit easier to talk about..

thanks for your input! So showing it to people (even if you don't know them) would have help you?

Thanks for sharing :) However not sure if these pictures help people to understand what depression really is... :/

Aaaaand I don't know how much photos like this will make people understand, but at least she tried, right? And if it works, that's awesome. So yes, I appreciate it. Depression is a terribe disease, and I'm thankful for everyone who's trying to help :)

Thanks. Don't really like the art there but understand better the point of it ;)

yep, I'm as surprised as you...

Haha, now I get downvotes for this comment. :p

Not everyone sees nudity as scandalous.

What I see is intimacy, trusted longterm partnership fouled by a lack of connection (which her camera represents). He looks unhealthy, unshowered, and forcing himself to brush his teeth. This is SO much what depression feels like... For both parties. Brilliant. But right... Topless selfie. Oy.

teresa, let's do this: to me you are just an attention seeking little girl judging people you don't really know at all. trap a man? corntibuting to someone's depression? don't say such harsh and unjust things just like that. try to be more open minded and not to spread so much hate in the world. cheers.

She just proved it by taking a topless selfie. As for me you don't know me at all. I found she was a lecturer in photography but her photos aren't that good for a professional. All look very depressing. And it's true that any idiot can get married; male or female. If they were a jerk to begin with marriage makes them even more of a jerk.