New Releases
Jun 15, 2016
Claudia_E//"apple_bum_2"
"I'd like to say thank you so much for all the commments that you've left and for looking at my photos, and I hope you like this video that I've I've made today. And I hope you liked the photos I took too. My favourite thing about shooting ISM is the fact that it enables me to look at my body through different ways or in ways that I wouldn't usually. The compliments I recieve about my body are flattering, but it's nice to flatter myself for a change and find new things to love about myself."
Jun 14, 2016
Natalee//"blissed"
"Peek-a-boo! I had great expectations before starting the shoot. Obviously it was a nurturing and differint experience to take a camera and snap away at my naked body. Yet I oddly feel that I can't talk honestly about it without mentioning some neurotic hangups I had whilst doing it. I had absentmindedly shaved my body the weekend before picking up the camera. I struggled to get past the mental block of not having any pubic or armpit hair. It almost felt illegitimate as I enjoy and embrace my body in a nude and hairy state quite regularly. However hopefully here is to the first of many more photos of crisp mornings and sunny afternoons with me, myself and a camera."
Jun 13, 2016
Rose_W//"forbidden_fruit"
"I was really excited to begin the shoot. Although it was a cool afternoon, the sun was shining and the brick was warm on the soles of my feet and my butt cheeks. It was awesome how any bit of self-consciousness I went in with dissipated as the minutes passed. Using colourful props and experimenting with lighting was a blast. About an hour in, my tummy started grumbling and I made the spontaneous decision to integrate an apple into the shoot. How "Eve" of me, right? Haha. If I could use a few words to describe the experience, I'd say it was invigorating, challenging and totally liberating. I would LOVE the opportunity to do this type of thing more often."
Jun 13, 2016
Elle_B//"off_the_track"
"Finding private, secluded spots outdoors to take my photos was a project in itself! It was one of the most challenging parts of the shoot and brought me to explore place I (and anyone else) might have never given a thought otherwise. Hanging out completely naked in semi-public for an hour or two at a time was a new experience too, but once I got used to it, it was easy to feel relaxed and very connected with nature. I spent time with nothing but my body, the camera, and my surroundings."
Jun 12, 2016
Enki//"in_my_element"
"I was out in nature using things you find in nature, like leaves and feathers. Playing with the elements water, wind and sun made me feel relaxed and at one with my surroundings."
Jun 11, 2016
//"red_ginger"
"I really enjoyed doing this shoot. It was a beautiful warm day, the sun was just starting to set giving everything a gorgeous warm glow. I felt so inspired by the sunset light, I explored through the tropical bush, finding beautiful yellow and red flowers and posing with them. It was such a fun time, I wish I could walk around naked in the wilderness forever!"
Jun 10, 2016
Anna_Belle Elsa_H//"cute_n_cooked_2"
"I awoke to Elsa climbing into bed with me, drifting in with the morning rays. I had forgotten I had invited her over and slept right through my alarm. Her presence catching me off-guard and disorienting me slightly, I hazily rearranged myself into my usual position of big spoon, stretching around her body that was cool from the autumn chill. Her hair smelt faintly of her coconut shampoo and tickled my arm as it fell to rest there. The morning sun was softly beaming its way through my window and my kitten, Yuki, was purring as she slept next to us. This was the perfect opportunity to capture such a beautiful morning spent with Elsa and Yuki."
Jun 10, 2016
Anna_Belle Elsa_H//"cute_n_cooked_2"
"I awoke to Elsa climbing into bed with me, drifting in with the morning rays. I had forgotten I had invited her over and slept right through my alarm. Her presence catching me off-guard and disorienting me slightly, I hazily rearranged myself into my usual position of big spoon, stretching around her body that was cool from the autumn chill. Her hair smelt faintly of her coconut shampoo and tickled my arm as it fell to rest there. The morning sun was softly beaming its way through my window and my kitten, Yuki, was purring as she slept next to us. This was the perfect opportunity to capture such a beautiful morning spent with Elsa and Yuki."
Jun 10, 2016
Hali//"sea_to_tree"
"This was an incredibly enjoyable experience - particularly the journey to shooting locations with my friends! It was an adrenaline filled day of rolling around in the sand and salty waves, keeping an eye out for casual beach goers. Whenever one would come by I would submerge my naked body in the cold water, or make a mad dash for the security of my towel. During one of these mad dashes I forgot my mirror on the sand and a black labrador raced down the shore at full pelt and without any hesitation stepped on my mirror shattering it. In the end it contributed to my friends shoot anyway, so thank you to that black lab."
Jun 09, 2016
Lowri//"centre_stage"
"I absolutely adored doing my shoot. I loved the freedom of being naked outside and the thrill of being caught by one of my house mates just added to the excitement! I'd planned to do it indoors but after being left alone in the house I decided the backyard was more scenic and a little more daring! I loved the feeling of grass and the breeze on my naked body which was a new and interesting sensation. I wish every day nakedness was accepted!"
Jun 09, 2016
Claudia_E//"apple_bum_1"
"In my family we were always incredibly protective of our nudity. I never saw either of my parents naked. There was a massive taboo surrounding nudity. As my sexuality blossomed, it was increasingly challenged, so doing shoots like this one remain a challenge. I think it's more than just showing the body, it's also showing the self in a way that I hadn't been able to growing up, so for me it's a big part of getting older and gaining independence and self confidence."
Jun 07, 2016
Jane_F//"devochka"
"Shooting this folio I thought of all the requirments of light and so on. Then I started to think about creative ideas, things for my background, things I could use. Since it was the Women's day recently I had red roses and I found them beautiful and sensual. It can seem tasteless though. You decide. Also one of the scenes was made on my bed and in a few photos there is my ukulele. I like how it looks. So I hope you will enjoy my first folio!"
Jun 06, 2016
Redbird//"anniversaire"
"Roughly 8 years ago I did my first ISM folio, so as it was Autumn (the most beautiful season in my opinion) I decided to submit a shoot celebrating this fact and taking advantage of the lovely red and orange hues that this season provides. Rain threatened to stall the shoot, but I embraced the droplets and gorgeous predictably unpredictable Melbourne weather and had a ball playing around in the dirt and leaves. Fans of my first folio may also notice the cameo appearance of "Reddy", my beloved arm chair."
Jun 06, 2016
May_T//"rainyday_karada"
"I decided to split my folio in two, the graveyard (which shows my eccentric side) and my shibari, which delves into my love of rope and BDSM. While shooting naked outside I had to do a quick dodge back to my car when I saw another car approaching... before realising that my clothes were in the boot of my car and I'd left my keys on the ground back where I was shooting!"
Jun 05, 2016
Breanna//"paradisea"
"This shoot was an extremely enjoyable experience. I shot with two friends at a beach and a national park. It was a great bonding experience to see each other in our completely natural states. At first it was a little bit awkward, but within 20 minutes it felt completely normal and comfortable. Shooting on the beach led to a few close calls with passers-by, there were several panicked sprints from the water to a towel just in time as unsuspecting pedestrians walked onto the beach. Another funny side effect of shooting in a group was the ever-occuring accidental photobomb; many photos were ruined because of an awkwardly posed half-naked friend in the background. From the exhiliration of nearly being seen to the freedom of being 100% myself in such a beautiful setting, overall it was a great day out. I would do it again in a heartbeat."
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