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"This challenging yet fun photoset was shot right in my backyard in the 100 degree sun. It took me two hours to complete. Everything was going so smoothly until my neighbor saw me butt ass naked rolling around in the dirt! I hope he doesn't call HOA! This is my first ISM portfolio and I am so happy and pleased with it. I wouldn't want it any other way!"

"The photoshoot today took place at an old friend's house, I chose their house specifically due to the authentic 50's decor that occupies every room. I adore things that are old fashioned and often say that I'm an old soul. My friend was present to give me great ideas and creative input that added more to the shoot that otherwise may not have eventuated. I know once I'm an older woman, I'll look back on this experience with great pride & love in myself. xoxo Lydia"

"Black corset, black lace, heels, pearls and red lipstick made up my outfit of choice. Scent: Flora by Gucci. My mood was sexy and serious when I woke up to a cold rainy Melbourne morning, intent on shooting my folio. As I climbed through the window, the natural light pouring in through the skylight made my bruises and unkempt pubic hair stand out. By the end of the shoot I was rather aroused, excited by who was going to be sharing my experience."

"Shooting myself actually was not as difficult as I thought it would be. The real hassle was to find a interesting place where to do it without either disturbing any neighbor or entice some friends. I even thought about squatting an abandoned place around the corner! But I would not want to create any trouble so I ended up explaining the whole project to a friend and kick him out of his room so that I could use the space. He was behind the door and me inside, laughing all I could!"

Okay ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for Redbird's epic episode two! Not only will we be treated with a couple of her original ukulele songs about her favorite dinosaur (the triceratops) and learning some of sweet skate scooter moves (including a very dangerous move called "The Stack"), Redbird also shares with us what she has been up to during her absence. We look forward to the third installation of the Redbird trilogy next week, so stay tuned...

"Being naked makes you vulnerable. It can express your sexuality and show your raw natural beauty. As a woman I think it's important to feel safe while expressing yourself in this way which is why I did it in my bedroom. The bedroom can be a sensual place but my bedroom has always been my safe haven where I can be and do whatever I want without interruption."

"I don't usually take my selfies being nude, but it was nice experiencing something different. I enjoyed my body and the way I looked when I saw my selfies, but I wasn't totally relaxed when I took them becuase I was thinking I didn't want my neighbors to see me, especially because one of them is so hysterical that she would have made a fuss of it!"

"I've tried to convey my use of make-up in most of my photos to contrast with my naked self. I love my bright red lipstick that I have used in many of the photos, I love the way it just pops out! I only wear it on special occasions normally but I couldn't stand it just sitting on my dresser looking so inviting! I've tried to pair the red lippy with my favourite clothes I wear all the time. I've got a bit of passion for fashion! I used to do calisthenics (an artistic sport like gymnastics) that required BULK amount of make-up so most of what I wear is stage make-up. I love how it makes me stand out in my photos and performances."

"I don't consider myself a particularly creative person and I'm never really happy with the photos I take in general. Although I feel like a very sexual being, it was confronting to see naked photos of myself from all kinds of angles. This shoot forced me to really appreciate and accept my body in all of its nakedness and imperfections. I shot the photos in three sessions over five days, as some things weren't working out the way I wanted and then I would get more ideas. In the end I just had to accept what I had already done was good enough and let go of the idea of perfect shots. I still had a lot of fun doing it and played some really great music to help me get playful. I love being in my bedroom with my books, music, and collected trinkets from trips overseas or wanderings in the bush. It's my sanctuary and I don't get to share it nearly as much as I'd like. I discovered myself getting wet on several occasions and enjoyed pausing the shoot to pleasure myself and really enjoy that feeling of wetness and the freedom of just letting everything go. I really appreciate the opportunity to participate in I Shot Myself and the positive benefits I've gained from doing it."

"Today is the kind of day where you just want to cuddle up on the sofa with a hot chocolate watching kitsch movies. However I decided to get active as I genuienly like misty, rainy weather and can't wait to get outside once I see a grey sky. So I thought to myself why not combine my favourite kind of weather with a favourite activity? Equipped with my little camera I made my way on to the rooftop of my appartment block. I got nacked quickly, enjoying the liberty of the wind and the rain settling on my skin and ruffling up my hair. After a while I started having a look around just to realise that people from the other flats could see me. At first shocked I came to like it and once again was engrossed by the process of shooting myself. Hopefully you'll be as engrossed by my photos!"

"I've taken photos of myself before, but never have I really... LOOKED at myself. That's what happened when I started taking these pictures. I finally noticed the scars from when I was young. I noticed random birthmarks and stretchmarks from birthing my daughters. I saw all my flaws and was scared. Now I see the beauty in those flaws and I want to discover more about myself."

"When I shot myself with my beloved Kimono that is so silky against my skin and my pink parasol, I felt in a state of meditation. It felt so natural being outside. I had my favourite music playing (the calm and soothing voice of Mazzy Star) and had lots of fun with the camera; playing with different angles and positions my body could be in."

"Nerd of science fiction and BDSM, I watch Battle Star Galactica thoses days and I enjoy the characters of Number Six ("Numéro Six" in french). She's a beautiful and charming woman, not totally a woman, because she's a cylon; a manipulative cyborg. I like the hyper feminity, dangerous women, as Irene Adler, Dominatrix since I'm a child. Despite the fact I'm more genderqueer, sometimes I like to play the "femme fatale", wearing lipstick and mascara, killer eye and self confidence. I shoot on my flat, with summer light of the morning. I'm not blond hair like Number Six but I try to mix cuty smile, redhair, DIY bondage and a tinny mirror for intersting effect. It's my first set so I try like the poet saids "I never try anything, I just do it!" Beware of the redhair Number Six!"

"It was mid morning when I set out on my trek. My dog and yoga mat in tow, I traversed hills, fought through long grasses and passed a rancid creek before finding the perfect private nook. The trees whispered my name as I began to let go and release myself into the shoot. That's when a man and his dog arrived. Apologies and shy giggles were uttered from both sides as our dogs obliviously rejoiced in each others company. Slightly shaken but more so empowered I continued my experiment, stretching my body into awkward yogic positions, creating space, and breaking free of the confines of what I usually share on camera. I wanted the shoot to be in nature to show a connection between the most natural part of me and the barely touched wilds. I didn't think of the mosquitoes. They came in hoards: slowly at first, biting me and drawing blood from places I daresay they've ever had access to before. My photos progressed from clear skin to red and lumpy within moments. I could sense their plan for a final kill, so gathering myself I once more followed the track back; leaving my dream place, my safe space, an oasis among the trees."

After a five year hiatus, Redbird rises again in an explosive three part series. And in a true movie buff style, she opens with an epic 2001: Space Odyssey introduction before having a brief conversation with Agent Scully over the phone. However, the action from this fiery lass truly begins when she plays a game of strip ukulele to Breakfast At Tiffany's "Moon River". Oh it's so good to have you back, Redbird xxx