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"When I first discovered ISM I was immediately excited to become a part of this empowering, kick-ass family of strong women, and this even stronger vision of feminine expression. I knew I Shot Myself would be a liberating and life-changing experience for me, and during the process I was empowered beyond all expectations. I sincerely hope many more get to experience a journey with ISM that they too can cherish. Thank you ISM, for your powerful work, and for accepting women as they seek to be accepted <3."

"My mum was a model, so I grew up with a very scrutinising view of the female form. That sort of gave me a trajectory to get away from any sort of self-hatred, 'cause I saw it really young and I was like, that doesn't fucking work. I've had to accept that I have back-pain because I have breasts, it's this physical thing, where you either hurt, you hurt so much all the time, or you say oh yeah, this is cool this is just what I got."

"Welcome to my folio, and my garden! I'm not particularly confident about my body, I have a belly, I lack a booty and like most humans out there I never thought I'd be photographing myself naked with my legs wide apart in my garden - but here we are! I used shit I found hanging around - a metal stick, a basket ball, the shed, a beer keg etc. It was fun, it was hot (both in the temperature and physical sense) and I think it's important to realise that it can be done - no matter what your size, gender or sexual orientation - 'taboo' is increasingly becoming a thing of the past and projects like this are catalysts for this to happen."

"Isn't it funny to take pictures of yourself? You've never seen your body in so many different angles and contortions before - it's like a learning experience! While doing this shoot I thought of all the different facets of who I was and tried to incorporate it in to create variety and depth. Sometimes I'm the shy, nature-loving introvert - other times I'm the sexy dominatrix - and even other times I just didn't know wtf I was doing. Thank you for the opportunity to showcase my work and joining me on this naked journey."

"It was the most wonderful experience to be naked in more open surrounds, it allowed me to feel so at one with nature and instantly more comfortable in my own skin (I think the neighbours probably enjoyed it a little too)! Seeing how the light, plants, and other natural materials played, reflected or contrasted with my body was fascinating, and it was wonderful to see how my body sits both with, and in contrast to nature. What a liberating reminder of how connected everything is."

"I shot this on Valentine's Day and was surprised with roses by my best friend who I've known for 8 years, so I decided to work with the rose petals and the wooden floor boards and keep a natural earthy theme going as that's the theme I love and feel works best for me. These photos are shot using natural bright light indoors in my bedroom and lounge room. Simple but beautiful in my eyes. Lots of curves, rolls and dimples to work with."

"All summer long I spent my mornings hiking up the mountain in the centre of the city with my best friend. We often got lost which lead us to discover a few remote locations. One of the locations I chose to shoot in is wedged between a local university and the mountain, it had a picnic table so I invited a friend with me to eat and shoot. It was around 5pm so the sun was just starting to set, and my friend munched on chips and hummus keeping lookout while I stripped and entered the bush. I found it extremely erotic to shoot outside nude, and at one point while shooting, I could see a creamy manifestation of my excitement in between my legs :)"

"I wanted to do the shoot in nature which was quite a mission! So I went to a park and searched for places where people would not see me while shooting myself naked! That was so exciting! I really enjoyed climbing trees naked, it made me feel a bit like a forest fairy. Hopefully they don't have to suffer under all those mosquito bites :P"

"It is so much fun being naked outdoors! I spent a couple of leisurely afternoons making this folio, first by a beautiful creek that made me feel so at peace and comfy - except for when I heard people walking their dogs nearby, haha. Cool rock on my skin feels amazing on a warm day, and running water is one of my favourite sounds. Next day I went for a more desolate vibe in a big concrete area near a busy road. I was having so much fun exploring my body with the camera I totally forgot people could see me! When I got home I just couldn't stop taking photos of myself, so there are a few in the backyard too."

"I really wanted to focus on the female form within nature. Nature flows, with lots of shapes and textures, which correlates a lot with the female form. I wanted to show my body in the most natural environment I could. I was also inspired by my favourite painting, 'Hylas and the Nymphs'. I see a lot of myself and my power in it. Getting in the dirt was really fun! It reminded me of when I was young, rolling around in mud and dirt. At one moment I had a garden spider crawling on my leg. I was under a mulberry tree for most of the shoot so my legs got stained with all the juices. I also had an allergic reaction to the grass so I had to shower everything off very quickly. I had to make sure there wasn't any dirt up my bum because it got into all the crevices somehow."

"Non ho mai avuto un rapporto sereno con il mio corpo a causa di un senso di insicurezza che mi ha sempre portato a dare troppa attenzione al pensiero delle persone che mi circondavano, se pur non richiesto. Ogni giudizio era come un proiettile che mi affondava e mi faceva sentire inferiore alle altre ragazze con cui mi comparavo. Non mi e' possibile affermare che dopo questo progetto tutto questo e' cambiato o cambiera, ma mi sento nella giusta via per farlo. Attraverso lo shooting sono riuscita a riscoprire il mio corpo, ad esplorarlo, ricordandomi cio' che considero i miei difetti, ma allo stesso tempo ad accettarli e ad umanizzarli. / I've never had a peaceful relationship with my body due to a sense of insecurity that always led me to give too much importance to people's thoughts about myself and my body, even if I had not asked for an opinion. Every judgment is for me like a bullet that keeps me down and makes me feel less than the other girls I used to compare myself to. I can't tell you that after this project everything has changed or it will change in the future but I feel it is a step in the right direction. Through the shooting I found myself able to rediscover my body, to explore it, reminding me of my faults, but at the same time accepting them and humanizing them."

Ooh, look what we found! A cheeky little motion sensation, tucked away in Elenor's ISM cam. Contributors bring us these videos every so often, and we are constantly amazed to see how dynamic all those little moments are, just before the shutter clicks. Get out into the fresh air with Elenor, and enjoy this bonus documentation of her folio, PDA.

"The photos were emotionally taxing to take, in a positive way, I feel like these shots follow a process of shedding a skin. There is a profound difference in my feelings reflected in the photos at the beginning of the folio compared to the end. Just like going to therapy or the gym I guess. At the start it was rusty, awkward, and somewhat curiously ashamed, but by the end it left me with the most euphoric feeling of accomplishment and in all honesty arousal. It was the most grounding and moving experience I have ever had with myself."

"There's nothing quite like taking your clothes off and prancing around the house naked on a 40 degree afternoon after a day of making coffee for the tired during the silly season. And your housemate laughing at walking in on you taking nudes while smashing a bag of skittles on the side. Life is all about balance after all. I enjoy grounding myself outside any chance I can get, feeling the earth and the grass on my skin. I had such a nice time being naked for part of the shoot in the garden, rolling around in the grass (I think you can see some stray blades stuck to me in some photos haha) that I think I'm going to do it more often!"

"My shoot was done at home in the early morning whilst everyone else was sleeping!! ;) I incorporated a butt plug and fruit into my pictures. I'm currently working in a sex shop so I'm slowly getting more props to play with at home. It was such a hot day and perfect to do ishotmyself at home with the air con on! I love taking pictures of myself naked now and I can't believe how far I've come, it makes me feel so happy. What a goal I've achieved! I just wish I had a pet to take pictures with. My mirrors at home are great too though! I had such a good morning, thanks heaps ISM."