‘ALL_CLASS’ by
SIMONA_M
PRIMARY - 10 AUG 2016
"I am a day dreamer with a creative mind. I find inspiration in simple things, for instance, colour or the patterns leaves make when they fall from trees. This is why the setting for this shoot is simple. There is a mix of colour in painted walls, bricks, flowers and leaves. I shot myself on an incredibly cold day so the shoot actually involved brief stints in the courtyard and then running inside to a heater in between. My feet felt frozen at one point. This shoot was an incredibly liberating and empowering experience. Showcasing my body, how I wanted to, felt exhilarating. I feel calm and comfortable when I am naked so I wanted that to come across. I also favour strong poses to demonstrate that femininity and strength are not in opposition. I think, in our society today, women especially are taught to look for things in our body that we don’t like, or want to hide. I think this folio and the ‘I shot myself’ project in general is the ultimate lesson in self-acceptance. Being naked, there is nowhere to hide and nor should we feel compelled to hide any of our features. This folio is all about showcasing self-love and acceptance and the incredibly calming effect of this process."
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