“I love the landscape of my body”

“I love all bodies, especially fat ones or those that have been oppressed, do not fit the standard of beauty we have been taught. I figure if this photoshoot can provide visibility, personal growth, or inspiration for others - why not do it? Anytime I can help bring fat bodies to the forefront of a conversation I will.

The shoot overall was very positive. My favorite part of the photoshoot was seeing the sunshine glimmer on my body hair while being shot. I love how my body was celebrated. The process of thinking of negative space, all the beautiful shapes my body can form, being in touch with the curvature and bends of my fat- I loved it! I am very proud of myself.

I knew the photos would be beautiful, but I didn’t know how much I would love them! I don’t often see myself so soft, I’m more of an intense, harsh person- so this was very interesting for me to see. It’s so beautiful for me to myself this way, the gentle way, perhaps the side I think I don’t let people see so much. To see both sides of my personality reflected like this made me feel very full, very seen. 

I look like rolling hills, waves, I love the landscape of my body. I have always tried to hide my softness. In these photos there is a sense of intimacy that I don't share with a lot of people, I find it absolutely beautiful. Vulnerability is beautiful.

When you have lived with bullying, being ostracized, people making fun of you for your body- it can feel good to have others affirm yourself and your body publicly. Sure, we tell people it shouldn't matter what others think, and I do truly believe that. I also believe that seeing acceptance can make that journey of self-love a lot easier. Seeing these photos highlight the parts of myself I was bullied for is very healing. Seeing the parts of myself that I’ve hated and now love is even more healing, but above all else, empowering.”

Jenna