Nov. 10, 2014 – Badass Women

Though I didn’t make a conscious effort to do so, I realize that I have taken some portraits of some pretty badass women within the last few weeks. Here are a few of my favourite shots.

Tattoo artist Arie Miette shows off her favourite vintage tattoo gun at Human Kanvas in Calgary on October 25, 2014. Miette is currently apprenticing under Sean “Saga” Anderson. Miette’s artwork lines the wall behind her station. (Photo by Amanda Siebert/SAIT Polytechnic)

Tattoo artist Arie Miette displays her favourite self-generated artwork on the wall behind her tattooing station at Human Kanvas in Calgary on October 25, 2014. Miette, a long-time painter, is currently apprenticing under Sean “Saga” Anderson. (Photo by Amanda Siebert/SAIT Polytechnic)

First-year automotive service technology student Julia Fowler takes a break from class on Nov. 7, 2014. Fowler is one of few students in her program but sets herself apart with a purple toolbox and a few token pink tools. (Photo by Amanda Siebert/SAIT Polytechnic_

First-year automotive service technology student Julia Fowler takes a break from class on Nov. 7, 2014. Fowler is one of few students in her program but sets herself apart with a purple toolbox and a few token pink tools. (Photo by Amanda Siebert/SAIT Polytechnic)

Second-year journalism student Mikaela Mackenzie helps illustrate studio lighting basics at SAIT Polytechnic on Nov. 10, 2014. Mackenzie is a photo major and although she loves portraits, she prefers to photograph subjects in their natural setting over studio set-ups. (Photo by Amanda Siebert/SAIT Polytechnic)

Diesel engine technician students Josette King, Sarah Smith, and Aaron Rautenberg stand outside of the Thomas Riley building on Nov. 4, 2014. Though they are three of only five female students in the program, they say they aren’t phased by sexism. (Amanda Siebert/The Weal)

Diesel engine technician students Josette King, Sarah Smith, and Aaron Rautenberg stand outside of the Thomas Riley building on Nov. 4, 2014. Though they are three of only five female students in the program, they say they aren’t phased by sexism. (Amanda Siebert/The Weal)