Her Perfect Version

Alyssa de Brum

Her Perfect Version shows the idealized stereotypes of women from the 1950s to the 2000s, and how the unrealistic ideals of femininity have been glamorized, but also how these expectations leave women exhausted. Through five diptychs, I portray the constructed stereotype as well as the emotional and physical unraveling. I explore the tension between the appearance and the reality. With the staged, fashion based tableau, using styling, props, and intended lighting, the images combine editorial aesthetics with storytelling. The drastic changes in expression and atmosphere reveal the emotional and physical exhaustion of the ideals.

About The Artist

Alyssa de Brum

Alyssa de Brum is a Toronto-based photographer specializing in portrait, fashion editorial and live music photography. She combines technical expertise with a strong creative vision, working seamlessly across commercial campaigns, concert venues and social media content. Alyssa is skilled at collaborating with clients and artists to produce imagery that is both visually appealing and strategically impactful. Whether on a studio set or in a high-energy live environment, she focuses on storytelling that sparks conversation and connects with audiences across platforms.

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