“It’s about showing real women and it’s important for young girls to see that we’re just like them,” said Engen. “The pictures aren’t re-touched so looking at my picture the first time, I saw the worst farmer’s tan ever, because there is a distinct line where my t-shirt ends. Most people won’t notice it, but looking at myself, it was the very first thing I noticed!” (Ed. Note: The photos were taken during January camp at the Stub Hub Center. And when you’re on the field every day in a pre-World Cup camp in Los Angeles, you’re bound get a tan line that matches your training kit!).
“But I love the photo because that tells my story,” Engen continued. “I have that tan line because of what I do for a living. It’s who I am and I’m lucky to be out in the sun doing what I love every single day.”
“I love that they let me express my art in a cutoff t-shirt. They just let me be me,” said Harris, as she echoed Engen’s appreciation for showing real images without edits. “We pulled our own looks from a rack and they told us to wear whatever we felt comfortable and beautiful in.”
You can pick up a copy of Darling Magazine to see some of your favorite player’s from a new perspective before the World Cup kicks off later this week. It’s darling!
