It's the gateway to finding love and acceptance which is what we all deserve and desire. Opening these lines of communication would be extremely impactful at any school and contribute to a more positive climate culture while embracing diversity and open mindedness. Steve, your kindness comes from your heart and is expressed through each person you touch. Let them surface and heal. His mission is to create change and explore vulnerability. All rights reserved. My oldest daughter found this project, shared it with her sister and us, submitted a fan page, and then started communicating with Steve. Favorite words of mine spoken by Oscar Wilde. Thank you Steve. Thank you Steve for your gift, your commitment and your love for humankind. In meeting Steve and participating in the incredible What I Be Project I was not only able to speak about a huge insecurity of mine, but I found comfort in all the amazing feedback knowing that many people go through the same struggles. His photography is top quality, beautiful. As human beings, we can either let them stay down inside there, take root, and destroy us or we can bring them to the light and help them heal. The What I Be Project is an amazing project. Steve's way of being authentic, grounded, present and integrous allowed me to open up completely and shift my world with the What I Be Project. I wrote a song and a children's book called "What I Be" and both of them are about the person that you truly are inside, and it's not necessarily what people perceive of you from a distance. Steve's love for people and story telling is something that always shows in his photography. The 'What I Be Project' did something truly extraordinary. Community member Photographer Steve Rosenfield reveals the extremely intimate insecurities of people who were brave enough to share them with the public. I discovered What I Be through Trevor Hall about a year ago. I recognized the true meaning behind "facing my shadow". If it can touch one person and help them to see that the insecurity they fight with can be overcome. The simple truth—accept who we are exactly as we are without desiring to be like anyone else. Dana Damara - Yogini, author, coach, momma, Sandi Kurland - California Association of Student Leaders (CASL) Executive Director. © 2020 ABC News Internet Ventures. More of an experience rather than just a visual. The “What I Be” project is one of the most meaningful efforts I’ve had the opportunity to be part of these past couple years. Keep shining your light... it's ridding the world of much darkness! Steve’s work with his What I Be Project has been featured all over the world from pages like Yahoo, Huffington Post, The Guardian, UpWorthy, ABC News, BuzzFeed and many more. Steve has 1 job listed on their profile. People who say they care, often really do care about you. I AM NOT MY AMPUTATION. Tumblr: whatibeproject.tumblr.com/, We aim to bring inspirations from the East to the West through offering one-of-a-kind treasures, conscious design, and Eastern world…. He was photographing the crew rock climbing and I was immediately inspired by everything that he was capturing. The “What I Be Project” is a social experiment turned into, what is now, a global movement about honesty and empowerment. Since then, I've been able to cope with my insecurities. He’s been internationally published and his images have been used for posters, social media content, and album covers. View Steve Rosenfield’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. What I Be has taught me to love my quirks and unique traits. In today’s society, we are often told to look or act a certain way. Not only did the project impact those who participated, but I have overheard so many conversations that students have had praising the benefits of the project in helping them understand their fellow classmates. You can reach out to Steve here. "What I Be" has brought out the strengths within me that I never knew I had - the courage to share my story and seek help when I need it. If you're looking for a different perspective and want to work with Steve, reach out here. This project is truly amazing. Steve values the opportunity to bring fans a glimpse into the world of their favorite musicians. Once you accept yourself for who you are, you look at the world around you in a new light. Steve Rosenfield Photography Napa, CA 94559. info@stevejrosenfield.com. If we differ from these “standards,” we are often judged, ridiculed, bullied and sometimes even killed over them. In his “What I Be Project”, Rosenfield asked various people to write their fears and labels down on their skin and took beautiful and striking portraits. And let me tell you, it’s a heck of a lot brighter. That way, nobody creates a story for us that isn’t true. Twitter: www.twitter.com/sjrosenfield Just because someone else doesn't like them, doesn't mean I don't have to! Recently his work was used for The Chainsmokers’ 2x Platinum album Roses. I only wish every school campus could have the opportunity to experience this same journey. The more I see the project the more I truly believe in it. Thank you, Steve, for giving so much of your heart and yourself to this important work. I travel across the country and hope to bring the project world wide this year. So when I got the opportunity to participate in the project, I was equally terrified as I was excited. I would recommend Steve for any project! What an incredible journey it was for all involved to work with Steve and participate in the What I Be Project at our CASL State Conference. I’m currently traveling around the country bringing the project to schools, universities, yoga studios and more. In 2010 I wanted to do more with my photography and hoped I could change the way people looked at their friends, family, significant others and even themselves. I turned to photography after a Positive and understanding vibes were flowing all through George Washington University after Steve came to campus.