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"Thinking of poses and ways to move my body which made me feel confident and explored parts of myself, which I usually wouldn't display, was challenging. However, it was so rewarding actively looking at myself with power and attempting to not prescribe to the usual model poses. My tummy and areas of my body which usually is shamed was exposed, and felt beautiful and sensual. Removing some of the barriers which are present within society, such as - 'Don't show this' 'You shouldn't be proud of that' was enlightening and has encouraged me to look at my body with wonder and to push myself to be more provocative in my everyday life."

"I took these after and in between online university lessons. It was a little crazy making a shoot and listening to the teacher's voice, but it was exciting and fun. During the process I had many different opinions about my body, and because I hadn't experienced something like this where I take all the photos of myself and decide all the locations and poses etc, at some angles I see myself as beautiful and sexy and in some photos I feel that I look spooky or ugly. But the I Shot Myself project is about people and it gave me a sense of serenity and acceptance."

"I shot myself in my friend's bedroom, I opened the blinds to let the natural light in for the best results, completely forgetting that her bedroom is right in front of a bus stop. I went on being silly, messing around with mirrors and artworks until I realised there was a woman outside blatantly staring in. Usually I would be instantly embarrassed but I've found a new comfortability with my naked body. So I chuckled to myself and moved on to the lounge room. I danced around naked, playing my records and pretty much just lounging around. I'm very grateful to ISM for this experience for me to freely represent my body again and consequently make me feel more comfortable in my own skin."

"J'ai fait ce projet il y a 3ans. Faire ce projet la première fois m'avait ouvert les yeux sur chaque parties de mon corps; me laissant voir la personne que je suis de façon plus profonde.je venais de finir une thérapie pour l'anorexie et c'était une des premières fois que je prenait le temps d'admirer cette belle enveloppe corporelle que la vie m'ait offerte. Le refaire maintenant m'a fait réaliser à quel point ma confiance en moi à évoluée. Je suis nue avec moi-même plus souvent maintenant et aller dans la nature est la meilleure façon pour moi de le faire. / I did this amazing project three years ago. Doing this the first time opened my eyes to my features and every inch of my body; allowing me to look at myself deeper. I had just finished a therapy for my anorexia and it was one of the first times I was taking time to feel good about that beautiful envelope life gave me. Doing it now made me realise how much my confidence has grown. I am being naked by myself regularly now and going into nature is the best way for me to do it."

"To be honest this is my first experience of photographing myself so openly and keeping in mind that the pictures will be seen by other people. At first it was hard for me to honestly look at my body, to breathe in and accept the stage it is in. I was constantly reacting to the sound of neighbors passing outside the door, but the more photos I took, the more enthralled I became by the process. The thought came to me that I was human as I had always been, and it was really beautiful. I kept thinking about how much the image of my body in my head was not mine. It was created by culture and my parents. I am grateful for this experience and lesson, and grateful to my girlfriend who gave me support during this. I'm also thankful for my boyfriend who told me that my body is beautiful in every moment. I would love for women to experience this story and feeling through my photos, and I would love for everyone to try to be alone with themselves like this and talk to their bodies. Thank you!"

"I shot this folio at home on a Friday when no one was there. I posed in front of my own artworks which I think made some of the best shots. It started raining halfway through the shoot and the house got really dark so I had to wait to do the second half. I was very nervous to start this off, but it did feel very freeing once I released my fear of what my body would look like. I love the idea of playing and being myself rather than having to prove my worth through achievements. It feels very feminine to me."

"I felt quite calm and relaxed while taking these photos. It was cloudy outside and I am very dependent on the weather, but this photo session cheered me up a little. I photographed myself at home, I live alone and it was comfortable for me to walk naked around the apartment and take pictures. The only thing I sometimes feel embarrassed is when my cat sees me naked. I love my body and love to look at it so it was a pleasure for me. This photo session reminded me how beautiful I am even without makeup and filters. Thank you for this opportunity!"

"I found this second shoot a bit more challenging than my first - I couldn't use my room, so I had to wait for my housemates to leave before I could take pictures. Despite uni and work keeping me very busy, I didn't see shooting these pictures as a chore. It's a nice creative release using a medium I don't experiment with much - photography - and the extra challenge of finding new locations and poses added to the experience the second time round. My housemate's cat Elliot was a little more camera shy than I was hoping he'd be, but hopefully he makes the final cut because he's a real cutie!"

"After 6 months of searching, I found a mirror! I immediately knew that I wanted to take a lot of selfies with it, but what to do with these photos? I decided that I would take these photos for I Shot Myself. I took brushes, paints and my still unfinished painting and began to create. Sunlight and watercolor perfectly complemented my photographs. I could do it all day long, but unfortunately it's winter in my country and the sun goes down so fast. I was lucky and after a few days the weather improved and I was able to continue to create! But this time my friends were at home, and I started taking selfies in their presence. I was not embarrassed, I felt free and liberated. I think that our friendship after that moved to a new level."

"I shot these images while house-sitting for a friend, in three different stages, and realising I could be so comfortable in someone else's space was marvelous. I was listening to a playlist I created of songs that make me want to burst out of my skin and run, or weep, or shout, all things that made me feel strong emotions and I felt that course through me and give my soul power and fortification. I realised during the shoot that I had more love for myself than I thought, and for my art and creativity."

"Before I started, I sat in meditation to set my intention to express myself with integrity and come from my heart. To stay in alignment with being a pure fairy/fire energy and to allow that to be witnessed through these photos. One thing I didn't expect, was by the time I was halfway through the shoot, I realised half of my body was covered in little mosquito bites from being outside at that particular time! But straight away kept taking photos recognising that this is what it's like to be a real human taking photos in the bush haha. Once I finished, I gave myself a big hug and smiled to myself, feeling so empowered and loving my body and who I am as a human."

"Este folio de ISM se realizó durante mi época favorita del año: el final del verano. El clima durante esos días fue perfecto, todavía agradable para ir a la playa y al río, y tomar el sol. Traté de mostrar ese momento en mis fotos, incluyendo elementos naturales que me conectan con esos lugares, y que suelo usar también como decoración en mi casa: como flores, plantas, conchas marinas. Además, fue bastante divertido buscar los ángulos donde puedo estar desnuda sin que mis vecinos se den cuenta. No estoy seguro si logré eso, pero nadie se quejó jajaja. / This ISM folio was made during my favourite part of the year: the end of the summer. The weather during those days was perfect, still nice to go to the beach and the river, and to sunbathe. I tried to show that moment in my photos, including natural elements that connect me with those places, and that I usually use as decoration in my house too: like flowers, plants, seashells. Also, it was quite funny to search for the angles where I can be naked without my neighbours noticing it. Not sure if I achieved that but no one complained hahaha."

"I was constantly trying to chase the sunlight streaming through the window, on some overcast days I shot myself in my bedroom. Which is funnily facing the main road, for bypasses to potentially catch me in action on a weekday nude twisting and contouring my body in all sorts of ways. As I started to get in the flow I actually found myself really enjoying the process, feeling sexy and appreciating my body in a new way. Honouring my pussy by giving her some show time. I felt turned on at times by the erotic nature of being nude and the potential of being seen. It felt liberating to do something that also brings out my creativity and confidence."

"I had so much fun with my first I Shot Myself shoot, I just had to do another. This time I was at my home, feeling incredibly fun and flirty. Being in my own space made me feel comfortable enough to explore and discover new angles to photograph, and I really had fun with playing around with myself. I get amazing lighting in my room from the sun which always makes me feel like I'm being kissed all over my body from the light, this helped me feel even sexier than usual which I absolutely adored. The feeling of the sun and my soft blanket was so sensual I just had to play with myself, and take photos of that too!"

"This is my first time photographing nudes, it was an interesting experience for me, I became more open and liberated. At first I was worried that the neighbors would see me through the open curtains, but with each new photo I became more and more indifferent to what they thought. I felt how my soul was filled with love for myself, I felt how beautiful my body is and how much I love it. I got high from the emotions that I evoked in myself I felt that I can be different, both a delicate flower and a daring cat. I am happy that I went through this experience, it was sensual, interesting, fun and unforgettable."