New Releases

The bodacious Celine_H is back with her first ever ISM Video. This two-parter begins by showcasing (some of) this incredible woman's many talents: singing and songwriting, while also looking drop-dead gorgeous in a vintage swimsuit.

"Ishotmyself was an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. I saw myself in a different light and I think I am gently falling a little more in love with my own self. Quel bonheur d'etre en harmonie avec sois-meme! I had a lot of fun playing with the emerging sun light in the morning and the shadows of my plants. I decided to shoot the first few pictures as soon as I jumped out of bed giving a bit more of a 'raw' effect. It started in a natural authenticity and later the use of a few props made the shots a lot more playful and colourful. An outdoor setting would be a lot of fun, next time ;)"

Looking like she came right off the set of that wonderful 90's movie gem The Craft, Blake_W returns with a stunning bedroom shoot. With her incredible sense of self and a serene but commanding energy, few can resist the charms of this wonderful being. No sorcery needed Blake_W, our heart, mind, and soul belong to you.

"My photo set is based around the ideals that are expected of a person, and that same person breaking through boundaries. The concept that we should be ashamed of our bodies is something I have grown up with knowing as the norm, and as such I have been labelled as innocent by many people. I may be innocent, but I am in no way ashamed, and this is what I was hoping to display. The idea of an innocent person is so often portrayed by someone being fully clothed, even moreso than necessary. The problem here is that the body is so beautiful, and innocence is portrayed by the person, not the body, in my opinion. Shooting myself was the most fun I have had in a while! I played with poses, angles, and bent my body in ways I didn't know I could. That said, I was incredibly sore the day after (once my body realised I am not a Gumby doll) and that I am only human. That was mildly entertaining, although from now on I am leaving the chocolate on the bottom shelf of the pantry for easy access!"

"I chose this Princess topic because I had a beautiful tiara on me. I felt beautiful as well. I like wearing such accessories especially when I'm naked. It makes me feel feminine and dressed up even though I'm not dressed. It reminds me of some ancient goddesses who used to wear little clothes but a lot of adornment."

"Today we are no longer taboo, why should we be timid in our bodies if they are all the same? I did these photos to test if I could, and I found everything very interesting and fun. Get naked, sit and take care of yourself, find objects that animate the picture and smile because you like the work you're doing."

For her latest folio, Lotty_Osborn takes a more stripped back approach with a gorgeous bedroom shoot. Languorous and lovely, she has a companion in the form of a mannequin bust that gets to live out the fantasy of so many of us here by being gifted with the company of that wonderful creature we all know as Lotty_Osborn.

"What amazing fun! I ended up rushing this project way more than I wanted to, but I am so inspired to do something like it again. It was more difficult but far more rewarding than I expected it to be - and when I say difficult I am mainly thinking about how hard it is to find good light in my house without being spotted by a homie or a neighbour (yes...both happened). I also thought I'd turn some old silk ties into bondage-esque getup, you know, just wearing the patriarchy like it's my bitch."

"I love my tiny house and everybody that lives in it. Every wall and every imperfection, every broken window, even the mice that cohabit with us. Just exactly like I feel with people and their bodies. I wanted to show all those little corners of my home in the photoshoot and also show mine. White, pink, yellow should be present. Also the green of our beautiful city plants. I bought this old mirror from an amazing woman, all full of cracks, dots and years; what a lovely metaphor! / Todos mis huecos, que no son solamente mi cuerpo si no mi casa, mi vida, mis miedos. Cuando tengo sexo conmigo misma, cuando lo tengo con otros. Estas fotografías cuentan la historia de mi cuerpo como objeto y como ser humano (porque al retratarnos nos convertimos en eternas incógnitas que luchan entre ambos mundos), pero también las historias de mi cama, del espejo en el que habito -espejo que compré a una maravillosa mujer en la escalera de su casa, con sus grietas y años- , de la bañera en la que un dia una diosa dio luz a un hijo. La fotografia de Man Ray, la postal de Klee. Mi desnudez, aquello que nunca elegí, rodeada de lo que soy hoy. Encontrar la feliz coexistencia de ambas es vivir, supongo."

"My first time shooting myself was lots of fun. I relaxed into it and took more photos than I thought I would in the end, exploring with props as I found them around the house. I liked the creative freedom and control I had over everything. This shoot was pretty exhilarating for me, mainly because I wasn't sure when my housemates would be home and I was shooting on the lounge floor! I was able to find a sweet patch of sunlight that actually faced the street, so that was another element of risk I suppose. I think this factor certainly contributed to the mood of the shoot, as everything I shot was fast paced and I constantly shifted around the floor, nervously looking out the window for passers by. I kinda liked the danger of being accidentally seen from afar."

"I knew about this project for a few months and I wasn't sure at first, but then I basically chose to shoot myself because I think it is a great opportunity to get a bit narcissistic and love your own body. I think these days with lots of great models with "perfect" bodies or great photos fixed with photoshop, no one is used to seeing an "ordinary" body, with its imperfections, its rounded belly, scars and hairs. For this reason and because there is nothing to be ashamed about being naked, I decided to take photos and I enjoyed being part of this project."

"This was such an awesome day. It feels like a very natural thing, being nude in nature. We also got busted by a guy on a bike :) I don't care, I think I have a nice body and I like people to enjoy seeing it. If you want to see the rest, check out 'ecosexual' on IFM..."

"Shooting myself for the first time felt like the first time I ever sent nudes. The first twenty photos I took, I felt weird and it made me come out of the zone. I used little tricks to help me concentrate, like visualising that I'm taking these photos for a soul mate. Or thought about my past experiences, which honestly accidentally threw me off my game. For the first part of the shoot, I lost motivation for something I really did feel passionate about. The second part was the best!! I felt fierce and that nothing was holding me back. I did get thrown off again a little bit when I ran out of ideas or if I hated some of the angles I took with the camera. After that real annoying, negative thought, I said to myself "Screw it!!". I had to understand that I have my flaws and if we were living in a perfect world, it'd all look as if it was photoshopped, so the depths on thought and outlook of insecurity and pretty much anything are endless. I felt sexually attracted to myself for the first time ever haha, and I also discovered within myself that I have fire burning out from bottom to top, my hair is a representation of that fire coming out. I also had in my mind that one day girls will be walking around topless out in public on hot days like men can, and it'll all be because of this project and group of women who are spreading awareness to make this day happen. I can imagine a world of acceptance if every female took this same opportunity."

"This shoot was inspired by my return home to Alice Springs, where I grew up. I knew the natural red landscape and wild bush would be a great backdrop for a shoot and I couldn't wait to capture this. Going home is very grounding for me and I wanted to experience this coupled with the empowerment shooting for I Shot Myself gives me. The day I arrived home was grey and rainy - rare in Alice - so I decided to capture a few shots that day to add variety to my shoot and to portray the changeable and sometimes volatile nature of the environment. The day I shot in the bush I drove 20kms out of town before I found somewhere relatively prickle free and with sand I could use for my shoot. It was about 37 degrees that day and shooting outside was HARD! I was so pleased with the results though and the gorgeous red sand and unique bush backdrop was well worth it."

"Taking nude photos of myself made me feel very comfortable in my own body. I love how I learned to appreciate every part of me and see it with my own eyes and love it! It is so important to love yourself. The fact that I am different than everyone makes me feel special and so unique! Thank you ISM for giving me this opportunity to show off my body! Love yourself, love your body, love your soul! Thank you ISM!! :-)"