A taunting phrase, essentially meaning “I don’t care,” used to defend our own actions, characteristics or values following an accusation. Because, how often do we get comments on our behavior? How often do we act as is expected from us? How often are we really true to ourselves?

Christiane says: “If we could only find the courage to stand up for ourselves... It dawned upon me after reviewing a photoshoot that I recently had with an amazing model, Kaluuna Moon, I found myself stunned by her fearless and confident poses. She expressed so much of that what I felt that I was missing so I promised myself to work on that, on being more authentic. This is why this portrait became so important to me. It’s a salute to all the fearless women out there who are not afraid of being true to themselves, not afraid for standing up for their values. Bite me is for those who dare to say: “Take it or leave it. This is me!”