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"I find the idea of shooting myself nude empowering, and I enjoy having control over the image I project of myself. Nude photography has always been something I've wanted to try and so when I stumbled across IShotMyself I felt the environment was supportive and liberating."

"While doing the ISM vid I found it both funny and challenging, mostly just having to find good spots in my room to be able to film myself. I laughed at the concentration I would both have and lack as I was either focusing all my attention on taking photos or talking to the camera..."

"I thought I could do most of the photos in my backyard but had to be careful choosing backgrounds. Many are shot indoors near the large window. My friend suggested using a large mirror, which gave me many good angles once I worked out where to hold the camera."

"When I was taking these photos I was trying to clear my mind of insecurities and what I assume the world might think of me and instead, embrace my beauty and my power. Being a Wiccan I find myself most open and free when surrounded by nature, the birds and the bees...Taking these photos has helped me embrace the face that everyone has a different opionion of what is beautiful, the things you may dislike about yourself may be what another person cherishes, I didn't hold back and I felt damn sexy doing it!"

"I wanted the shoot to be outside partly because I am from the UK and being naked outside is a big no, unless you don't mind freezing to death!! (Okay...I exaggerate but you know what I mean). I have always naturally felt a very strong connection with nature and being naked in it gives me a very beautiful grounding effect. Initially I was hoping to find a waterfall but realized pretty quickly that it could lead to innocent hikers stumbling across a naked woman taking photographs of herself so decided my garden would do! There are some photographs that show my body as it is, with a bit of chub here and there, I wanted to capture this because I am proud of who I am and the body I have been blessed with and genuinely really enjoy having that little bit of chub - it means I give really good hugs!"

"I had so much fun shooting myself. I started in my home office, my little happy place surrounded by things I love. I soon moved to a local forest, and was caught in the act twice! Over mossy rocks and under leafy green trees. I truly found the beauty in myself and in my surroundings."

"This shoot was a really fun exploration of my home and how I inhabit that space. The light in the rooms I shot in is very beautiful and cold so it was fun playing with that and shooting in a more challenging environment. I wanted this shoot to show my love for my home and the objects and plants I have filled it with."

"These are my favourite nooks - the bay window, my writing desk, and the brightest of doorways leading onto the porch. When I'm nude I'm not necessarily thinking about what my body looks like, or even how to make it look better; I think about the shapes I can create, how the light falls and casts shadows on my skin, and how much cooler the air becomes when it reaches the places it barely touches."

"I only found my inspiration for the shoot after I had started taking photos. Thinking I would shoot the whole folio in the bar where I first met most of my friends in Melbourne, I brought a few props and settled in. However about halfway through shooting there I realised that this represented only one half of my life; happy memories of the past. So I gave up the props and took the rest of the shots at home, where my current happiness lives. The difference in my comfort levels was palpable, and I felt like I was able to experiment a little more and get some fun shots. I loved every moment of the shoot because it felt as if I was reconciling two really important aspects of my life and myself."

"I wasn't nervous to do this shoot until I got down to it. Mirrors, cameras and being in the nuddy never came all together for me before! But after a few clicks I got a bit snap happy. I wanted to take some in my garden as being outdoors always makes me happy but I didn't think my 7 housemates would enjoy it as much as me. After I had finished I went to the shop and felt like a weight had been lifted. Like I had a secret no one knew about. This made me bounce around the place like an excited puppy! Thank you ISM for helping me feel more confident and comfortable!"

"So I started off this shoot kind of not knowing what I wanted to do, then I thought - "just be yourself". I love glitter and the outdoors and the sun so I thought I'd try and capture all of that! Trying to get the different angles was a real challenge. Trying to take the photos with my feet was probably one of the most uncoordinated things I've ever done, haha. When I got the hose out and was experimenting it's safe to say it went all over my face at one point, so all I could do was laugh at myself. I was covered in glitter for the whole rest of the week after more than one shower, and every time I went somewhere and caught up with friends I could see glitter on them somewhere, it was hilarious! All in all it was lots of fun and I really enjoyed doing something a bit more out there."

"I was super nervous approaching this shoot as I'm not a huge fan of talking about myself and I'm also a rambler. It made me feel vulnerable and empowered at the same time in a way that forces me to accept and love who I am exactly how I am."

"As a painter and photographer I knew I wanted to incorporate visual art on my body. But how? With the help and inspiration of a few amazing friends we experimented with symbols and shapes and colors to create this! Something so much better than I would've imagined. I am so glad there is something like ISM out there! This experience was so empowering and freeing. At first I was a little nervous because I would be seeing my body for what it is, unflattering angles, and contortions and all. Also other people will see it too. With so much propaganda and media it is easy to let that negativity, and unrealistic standards fuck with my head. BUT the more I shot myself the more I started feeling comfortable seeing my body in all its forms. The human body is ART. Every curve, stretch mark, scar, every shape I saw is what makes me, me. I love my body. This whole experience changed me in so many positive ways and I'm so grateful for that."

"This shoot was a real challenge for me. It put me out of my comfort zone and into a position where I had to be both creative and encouraging of myself. I didn't have the opportunity to hate myself in a way I often do because I was doing something that I've always wanted to do. While I did find it difficult to take the range of photos required and struggled with my flexibility a little, I really enjoyed the result. It was really empowering and fun to be in front of the camera for once."

"My favourite thing to do in this world is to love my body and the skin it's in. More humans need to embrace themselves and be carefree! I tend to draw in the most free and adventurous people to share this with, and being part of the nude community has allowed me to meet the most amazing, beautiful people who I will have in my life until the end of my days. I did the shoot at my boyfriend's house while he was away and by telling his housemates I would be naked in the back yard in the mornings opened it up for a great conversation and openess with everything."