Photographer Casey seeks to portray the dedication and camaraderie of female wing walkers, often overlooked in a male-dominated sport. After realizing that existing images focused primarily on action and were primarily taken by men, she aimed to highlight the athletes' personal stories, friendships, and the strenuous preparation involved in their sport. Her photographs focus on behind-the-scenes moments, showcasing teamwork, physical endurance, and the culture of the wing walking community, ultimately portraying these women as athletes and fierce competitors rather than mere performers.
Looking at existing photos of the wing walkers, Casey realised that much of the content was captured mostly by men "with lenses the sizes of bazookas". They captured the action of the sport, but there was so much more to it.
These girls are athletes, and in a community largely made up of men, they are sometimes viewed a bit as show girls. I can safely say after being up on those planes at nearly 200mph, doing the performance they do would make any grown man cry.
There's so much more that happens than just what's in the sky, says Casey, on showing the quieter moments of preparation and bonding.
The idea of wanting to capture those moments came from knowing just how much they do and how much they do it as a team and, ultimately, a family.
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