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"This shoot was done as an exploration of my body within my new town, a new place for me during my five year sojourn abroad in self-imposed exile. Perhaps I am/was looking for a place where I could feel safe as a black person but I've learned that requires the world to change, not my location. And so this shoot embodies a freedom not yet achieved but very much a part of my imagined future."

"Shooting myself for this folio was a fun and delicate session. I loved playing with the possible perspectives while balancing my body upside down, trying not to break anything around me. It feels thrilling to share intimate parts. After all, they are mine but any second human being has the same. Also, I enjoy sharing any part of my body as much as I enjoy seeing others people's bodies as they choose to share it. For me, any part of the body is worth seeing and touching, either by myself or by people who I trust. The skin is the largest organ in the body and any part of it is as valid to be shown as the clothes we put on."

"I had heaps of fun taking a ridiculous amount of nude selfies. I used the mirror up against the wall, on the floor, and up on the bed. I liked taking photos up against the mirror, it made me feel like there were two of me and I was like "who is she?". I had a mandarin in the room, and the colour was so bright that I felt like I had to use it in a few photos."

"This was my second I Shot Myself folio and comparing it to my first experience I would say I felt more confident and self-assured. I tried to incorporate color more with this shoot, putting on red lipstick and my brightest clothing. Red lipstick definitely always makes me feel sexy. I was more relaxed with showing full frontal nudity and definitely had fun with it. My favourite part of the shoot would be experimenting with the mirror and trying out different angles and licking it a bit :P"

"This week I have been gardening a lot in my back yard and so that's where I decided to do the shoot. I believe deeply in the intrinsic bond between humans and earth, and wanted to display this synthesis of nature. I love feeling the dirt between my toes, underneath my fingernails, stuck to my skin... so it was fun to roll around in the soil and leaves and celebrate my connection to Mama Earth. Through harnessing the deep feminine power of Gaia I was encouraged to really feel and embrace my own self and my physical place in it all."

"Shooting this series was really fun. Leading up to the shot I collected pinecones, feathers and giant leaves I found on pavements. It being winter, and me feeling cold, as well as gaining some winter weight I felt a new love for my body and wanted to redefine myself as a winter forest creature. sort of like a forest nymph, something magical and beautiful."

"I've always felt strongly about expressing myself in as many forms as possible. I feel most comfortable when expressing myself in ways that aren't verbal i.e art, music and dancing! This shoot allowed me to explore themes of identity and sexuality. Most importantly though, this shoot made me feel GOOD!!"

"WOW! I am feeling pretty funking awesome after the shoot! At first, despite my excitement (exhibitionist), I took my clothes off and picked up the camera and thought WTF are you doing girl!? I was suddenly panicked by thoughts of insecurity and that I wouldn't get to appear on ISM because the photos would be complete shit. Well, I'm glad I didn't listen to all that B.S nonsense. Let me tell you what an absolutely wonderfully awesome, creative and liberating time I had! I feel different now somehow. I feel more confident and more in touch with myself, my femininity and my sexuality. THANK YOU ISM, YOU ROCK, YOU ARE LEGIT LEGENDS AND PIONEERS IN ETHICAL EROTICA! xx"

"I took the pictures in my favourite spots in my house, the places I spend most of my time and feel most happy. I took my time getting ready and burnt my favourite Sandalwood incense. I put on some WASP and just went with the flow! I kept it light-hearted and just had fun with it."

"I loved the video element of this project, it felt extra cheeky as if I had a live audience. I love the idea of people watching me shoot myself nude, it excites me very much! I loved sharing my thoughts, feelings and angles on video. I also loved being able to share my funny story about how wearing nipple pasties and a fishnet boob tube on the weekend had left me with a very exotic sunburn. This made the project feel super personal."

"My folio is more "artsy" than I thought I was capable of, the more I got into it the more interesting the photos became. In the beginning I went for a safer route but throughout my experience of the shoot it got more and more risque. By the end I got way more comfortable and let myself actually smile and even get my goofy side in the folio and luckily never got caught by any of my roommates!"

"I like to give plenty of smiles and eye contact. I started the shoot at home, then went to the apartment of my sugar daddy. When I arrived he gifted me with a vase of bright yellow daffodils, he told me he thought they would be great for my photos. He helped me set up the tripod an ensure there was enough light. He sat studiously at his desk working, while I bumped around in the bedroom coming out every now and then for different props. He offered me tea and gentle hugs. I felt loved and supported through the journey. I can't stop looking at my own photos, I feel so beautiful and empowered."

"Fazer a sessão de fotos me fez sentir bonita e sexy! Fazer a sessão de fotos também me fez sentir livre!! O melhor de tudo foi que eu me achei bonita como eu sou, apesar de eu não me encaixar nos padrões da sociedade moderna. É impressionante o poder que nós mulheres temos, e fazer essa sessão de fotos me fez perceber isso! Antes de fazer a sessão de fotos eu achei que talvez fosse ficar com vergonha, mas durante a sessão eu me senti empoderada. / Doing IShotMyself again made feel beautiful and sexy! Also, IShotMyself made feel free!! Best of all, I found myself as beautiful as I am, even though I do not fit into the standards of modern society. It's amazing the power that we women have, and doing this photo shoot made me realize that! Before taking the photos I thought maybe I would be embarrassed, but during the session I felt empowered."

"This shoot was a tribute to my femininity, which I so cruelly suppressed throughout my life. I chose a 60's theme, because I have always looked up to the women of that decade, how they were hardly regarded as human, yet they found the strength to fight for their freedom and rights. I felt rather vulnerable dressed as what my friend called a "vintage housewife outfit", but I think that is beautiful in itself. It gave me the opportunity to appreciate my feminine side, and recognize that you don't need to wear combat boots to be a badass. I felt delicate and soft, yet powerful."

"What an amazing time! I wanted something simple for the shoot with little in the background. The flower and the mirror came in organically, I just found them in my room and went with it. I got a little into the shoot and realised I was wet and that just made it that much more exciting. I got myself into some interesting positions and had to laugh trying to balance there and get the right camera angle. I had a great time and look forward to doing it again. "