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Everyone's favourite flower-loving Canadian is back with another exceptional folio; this time proving that even if one were stuck in an unfamiliar wilderness the situation isn't necessarily dire, especially when you have such appealing company as Rose_W. Blessed with eyes that sparkle and skin like butter, Rose_W exudes casual sexiness and the brown and green hues of this shoot illustrate those qualities wonderfully.

"Rolling around on the floor naked is always fun, but producing photos I'm comfortable sharing with others was challenging. I put some of my favourite records on to help me get in the mood and ended up featuring vinyl covers I was listening to at the time in my photos. Once I got into the shoot I was nervous about distractions such as my housemate coming home to find me nude in the living room. I'd just started fostering a rabbit named Dolly, she was hopping around during my shoot but I couldn't manage to get a very good photo with her, I tried my best though."

"I never knew how hard it is to take a photo with your toe, but it's possible mate! While I did the shoot I became an acrobat and if people would've watched me they'd be very amused. I tried to deal with my less good looking parts of the body to feel more confident. I tried to release my creativity and be happy just the way I am."

"I had a lot of fun doing my second shoot for ISM. My idea for my second shoot had always been nature, and I really enjoyed experimenting with flowers and grass. Probably my favourite bit was cuddling the family dog, Trixie, who I feel like I know a lot better now (she isn't my dog perse, but she is now haha). I also loved working with a red floral scarf I have and getting it a bit wet on the damp grass. The sun was really lovely, and different levels of light creating contrast throughout the shoot."

"I was shooting myself in a Public space, and had just managed to get dressed again when a longtime friend appeared out of nowhere just missing the Full Monty show of myself which was quite hilarious and I managed to rekindle an old friendship which was great! I felt being a part of this project was empowering to myself, it was a creative side of myself I was able to play with and be happy with my submissions. I would happily take part in another similar project and have been advocating the ISHOTMYSELF project in Australia and New Zealand. Thank you for letting me participate in a great project. I've had a lot of fun shooting myself!"

"When I first started taking the photos I felt a little bit awkward - especially what to do with my face. I quickly relaxed and threw myself into it, and started really enjoying myself. It was a warm but blustery day, so I located myself on my rooftop - hence the crazy hair! I've definitely seen my body from a few strange angles, but it was so interesting to see and helped build on my relationship with my body. I'd recommend any woman to do ISM, it's so feel-good and there's nothing more important than feeling confident with the skin that you're in :)"

"Videoing myself while taking photos was quite confronting. I felt as though all my most awkward and unflattering angles were on show as I was trying to get in a good position for a shot. It took some time before I was even comfortable enough to turn the camera on, but when I did I soon forgot about it and was able to act normally in front of it. I think it's so important to do things even if you feel uncomfortable because how else will you grow?"

"At first I was a little shy and awkward about the shoot and wasn't really sure where to start, but with both my housemates having a background in the creative industry their excitement totally pumped me up for it. Once I started to get the hang of it I had so much fun, I realised I didn't have to look any kind of perfect for the shoot. Half way through I discovered the more strange and unflattering the shot was, the more I liked it, which was a whole new experience for me. I gained a whole new appreciation and acceptance for my body.. Mission accomplished."

"I did the shoot in my room and I had a looooot of fun during the shoot. I used the towel because I love the Indian spirit and I love to look like this, that's why I have the Henna tattoos on my fingers and the glitter stones on my face. I feel very pretty with these things :)"

"To my surprise I had a blast shooting this! At first I was being very body conscious though. I did the first part of my shoot in a park behind my garden but when I finally got down to it and stripped down to my birthday suit I have never felt so free. I wasn't ashamed or embarrassed, I just embraced the nature and got really into it! As the park became busier I decided to do the rest of the shoot in my room. By the end of it I was doing every pose in the book and feeling more empowered and sexier than ever. This is an amazing project and I am so proud of myself and my body. Thank you ISM!"

The creative powerhouse that is Ruby_N returns with another exquisite folio, this time giving us a peek inside her homey abode. With all the lace and flowers and soft pink and fuscia colours that abound, it's easy to imagine Ruby_N finding a creative soul mate and confidant in Anais Nin were they not separated by an ocean and several decades (not to mention the fact that Anais died in 1977). There is little left to do now but bask in the artistry displayed.

"For this shoot I was a little nervous because my roommate was home and I needed the backyard as well as my bedroom without my boyfriend being home either. It was a lot of fun and a little different to film myself while going through the shoot. My theme was playful and I wanted to go through the whole getting messy and cleaning up. Now that the weather's better it's awesome to be able to use the sunshine to my advantage!"

"My shoot was a lot more fun and easier than I expected. I actually chose to do the beautiful agony shoot first since I knew that would be a breeze for me, but turns out I love how this one felt! It made me look at creative ways of showcasing my body and made me realize how beautiful it is even though there are some days I feel bloated! I think this is a great opportunity for all women to show themselves off in a safe environment and realize how beautiful the human body is when it's shown in raw form. The whole stigma behind hiding your body is so unrealistic, we should all embrace the unique bodies we have since we all have a vagina, tits, and some fleshier parts than other ;)"

"I had such a fun time doing my shoot. At the start, I was a little nervous, but I can't believe how quickly I found myself feeling totally comfortable and confident. I was messing around with the position of my body and with my facial expressions and I think you can really see that. My confidence shines in these photos like it never has before! It was quite funny, I live in a block of units, and people kept walking past my open window whilst my legs were fully spread! In my shoot, I showed parts of myself that I love, but also parts of myself that I am usually quite shy about. Some of the photos are rather silly and goofy, but I wanted to show how much fun I was having and I also think that it has made my confidence grow. This shoot has been such a confidence booster and has been great for the way I feel about myself."

"The other day somebody yelled 'Show us your pink bits!' at me from a car, which inspired the pink theme, haha. Pink is seen as a very pretty and innocent little girl colour so I wanted to toy with that stereotype, and play with some very adult thoughts using my pink toys. This shoot was a lot of fun and also a learning process for me, having recently gone through some changes I was seeing my body in a new way and finding curves and angles I had not yet experienced. I finished the shoot feeling reassured of my sexiness and filled with confidence."