Lydia - Los Angeles 2021 Pride Queen

How you represent yourself to the world and what you want from others must be consistent. For example, if you dress like a woman but don't want people to label you trans, you must act like a woman.

I don't care how other people perceive us; we can't change that. However, how we feel about ourselves is more important than how we feel about others. We spend all of our time in our own heads. Before you can be friends with other people, you must first be your own best friend. Love yourself first, then love others.

https://www.instagram.com/lydiamygal/

I worked as a cam model for about a year before starting my modeling career.

I'm having a great time doing it, but I believe I'm capable of more.

I promoted myself as much as I could online, such as on Instagram.

My first photoshoot, I did everything myself: makeup, clothes, lighting, and camera equipment, and I basically shooting in my room.

I believe that people in Thailand are more accepting of trans and ladyboys, as well as lgbtq individuals, because those who work in the beauty industry and behind the scenes are generally lgbtq. However, I do not believe that trans persons in Thailand are underrepresented.

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Art by Donell - Amber

Last year I focused on taking care of myself, and I finally embraced my imperfections. I recently did a fun photoshoot, and realized how much I loved being on the other side of the camera again. When I saw the opportunity to do an implied nude shoot I saw it as all, or nothing. Either I had the confidence to start this new journey, or I didn't. It was one of the most liberating experiences I've ever had. I felt comfortable, confident, and had so much fun. I feel like it's necessary for real people of all ages, and body shapes to be represented in this industry. You truly never know what your capable of until you try.

Amber @loverfacesd

Donell @x2artphoto

Sky- We define our beauty and worth, nobody else gets to do that for us!

Nude photos and art are powerful. Personally, I use them as a way of reclaiming power over my body. They have the capacity to evoke strong emotions which can really drive a message home. In my own creation, nude art contains messages of freedom, liberation, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. There is nothing more raw and real and that is what truly inspires. I feel this sense of inspiration boil over when witnessing individuals of varying shapes, sizes, genders, ethnicities, and sexualities showcasing their nude bodies and art. It is something so natural and beautiful after all, so why hide it? Many of us have had to overcome difficulties in our minds to find the courage to pose nude. It can be such a cathartic and sacred experience when you finally let go of the doubt and take the plunge. In my personal experience, it has been empowering. I would much rather teach people that nude bodies are nothing to be ashamed of than perpetuate the idea that we should hide them in shame. We define our beauty and worth, nobody else gets to do that for us!

Dasirya - Alt model from Rome

Everyone must be proud of himself, but it doesn't mean that you can not better yourself: not trying to be another person, just to achieve a result.

Lina Lysa

I started the photo when I was 18 years old. as many young women, I wanted to promote my body image. I found my first photographer on the internet and moved with a friend. this photographer was located in a neighborhood that fear of Paris. I was unconscious, at the time of today, I will not go back lol. the photographer still managed to put me at ease. it was studio photos. I was very happy with the result for the first time. one of these photos remains one of my most beautiful portraits.