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"I wanted to do this shoot because I felt like ISM really aligned with my views on sexuality and the female gaze. I shot myself in my bathroom at home in Chicago. I wore my favorite blue dragon kimono in a lot of the shots because I'm constantly wearing it and it makes me feel incredibly sexy. I also wore my favorite bralette and thong in a few shots too because they also make me feel sexy. I took a few butt shots, which I don't normally do, and they ended up being some of my favorites! Doing this shoot truly helped me feel 100% confident in my body and I would love to do something similar again."

"What is an erotic life? This! This is my wonderful, sensory, orgasmic life! I capture images of myself and my experiences without end. Luckily for you I've compiled the best bits over the year into this delicious folio. I encourage you to take a peek into my world! I truly believe that every single day is an opportunity to access pleasure and sensual self growth. So I've chosen to seize the essence of who I am and celebrate it with all my might. I hope every one who looks at these pictures can take a little bit of my enthusiasm and eroticism with them into their own lives."

"I find being outside and surrounded by natural objects super inspiring. Getting dirty, feeling the textures of earth, soil, wood, feeling free and feral, tapping in to this connective energy, has always been erotic for me, and has led to some of my funnest sexual experiences. Cheeky al fresco sex all the way! Getting naked outdoors doesn't even have to be sexual though - I love nudism as a practice, getting away from artificiality, restriction and self-set boundaries, playing rather than posing, which is the spirit I tried to capture in my treetop shoot!"

"This shoot was different from my last experience as I was in my own back yard and had so many inspirations from the time I have spent out there reading my books and listening to music. I felt most inspired by the fairy elf in me who loves to crawl into the bushes and feel immersed in nature. I tried to incorporate all of our plants as well as the natural flowers and bushes into my shots as much as possible as I feel like they are a part of me. Pluto, our parrot, was also something I was really trying to bring into the shots, unfortunately he has a strong will and didn't stay still for long, so that was an adventure in itself and we had fun working together in a battle of wills and compromise."

"Two hour train ride? What to do... As the shoot came along my inner artist came out more and more. Putting myself in uncomfortable positions to get a great shot, falling over multiple times, stretching too long, feet sleeping; all back stage extras with this shoot. It was great to be artistic with my body, seeing each limb and shadow as a new canvas. Treating each body part as a piece of art, letting go of judgments and attachments to it. Being comfortable with the uncomfortable. Twisted and turned. Looking from different angles, change of perception. Breaking free from the prison I've put myself in. Finding the grey areas, no more black and white."

"This shoot was different for me, incorporating body paint was trickier than I had thought and a bit nerve wracking. Keeping it clean and trying to get it similar to what I envisioned was a challenge but it paid off. After taking a few more pictures in another session it made me feel like it was a more cohesive shoot. I am proud of it still despite my nerves on its perception. Seriously, I would encourage everyone to take a risk and trying something ambitious because you will feel so rewarded once it is all published!"

"I decided to go with a yoga theme for my shoot, as it's one of my favourite things to do, and it looks cool too! This shoot was certainly a workout. I had a lot of ideas of photos to take doing yoga poses, but it ended up being harder than I imagined to actually take these shots myself while doing the pose. I'm pretty happy with the end result though! I had to do the shoot early in the morning, so my housemates didn't get a fright walking out to the backyard and seeing me upside-down, naked, with a camera between my legs! I have never been naked in my own backyard, so it was very liberating and refreshing to experience that for the first time."

"I shot this whole folio in my bedroom as this is where I felt I would feel most comfortable doing this and it's one of my favourite places to be! I had a lot of fun taking pictures of myself from different angles that I've never done before, it made me laugh a lot. I think this is the first ever time I've taken pictures of myself without any makeup on and I absolutely loved it. This whole experience has given me the biggest confidence boost ever and I'm so happy with the outcome of the pictures."

"Experiencing my naked body and knowing the pictures will be looked at by others was scary but also exciting. There were pictures where I thought - "Oh wow, I didn't know I looked like this" and others made me feel self aware and shy. But standing up for myself and embracing the outcome! Getting the frame right was more difficult then I imagined and being so up close to the camera was not something I'm used to. I've had a lot of experience as a model but doing a shoot by myself naked was a very different experience."

"...a time I used to drop into my inner self sensuality. Having you join me on my walk through exploring, appreciating and adorning my body with love was magic because it actualised the notion of doing it in the first place. Watch as I envelope my body in femininity and express my inner wild woman."

"Haha, I decided to step out of the house to go and wash my clothes at the laundromat and smell some fresh air out there. I sat by the chairs and stared at the ceiling and into nothingness and then saw a post about nude models and straight away I cracked that naughty smile coz it was right down my path. Little did I know I was gonna do yoga and photography at the same time. My word, I'm more appreciative of my arms now coz they are freaking good selfie sticks man. As for some positions, it made me realise everything is possible in this world. I had fun and I love my body entirely now."

"This shoot was a great way for me to feel more comfortable naked and get close and personal with my body. I found experimenting with angles and focusing in on different parts of my body in order to create a more interesting shoot was fun and liberating. We are so often viewing our bodies from a front on perspective that we forget there's so much more to love and appreciate. I also enjoyed experimenting with food in my shoot. Usually food paired with the naked body is sexual but I enjoyed making it funny or represent something specific to women that usually isn't considered sexy such as breast milk or periods."

"Shooting for ISM is a fantastic experience and I am thrilled to contribute again after a five year hiatus. I always walk away from a shoot feeling proud of myself and my sexuality and this shoot was no exception. The room felt warm and safe and inspired me to feel genuinely sexy and desirable. I encourage all young women who want to express themselves sexually in a friendly, sex-positive environment to visit ISM :)"

"El fotografiarme fue una experiencia que disfrute demasiado ya que disfruto mucho el estar en la naturaleza y vestir poca ropa. El haber tenido esta experiencia me hizo sentir realizada de sentir la libertad que la naturaleza ofrece y el poder compartirlo me hace dejar ir la idea de que el desnudarse es solo para llamarla atencion de forma sexual. Lo que experimente fue solo disfrutar y divertirme sin ningun tipo de juicio. / Photographing myself was an experience that I enjoyed a lot since I really enjoy being in nature and wearing very little clothing. Having had this experience made me feel fulfilled to feel the freedom that nature offers and to be able to share it makes me let go of the idea that undressing is only to attract attention in a sexual way. What I experienced was just enjoying and having fun without any judgment."

"El clima y la naturaleza me inspiraron para hacer este shot. Re-organice todas las plantas en mi patio para ambientar la vibra que queria transmitiren mis fotos.Definitivamente me senti mas comoda y natural esta vez. Emocionalmente, fue mas facil de hacer. Los espejos y ambiente me hicieron sentir sexy pero mas conectada con mis emociones. / The weather and nature inspired me to do this shoot. I re-arranged all the plants in my backyard to give the vibe I wanted to express in my pictures. I definitely felt more comfortable and natural in this shoot. Emotionally, it was easier to do as well. The mirrors and environment made me feel sexy but more connected to my emotions."