A close-up showing the shadows, lines and rolls created by a fat body.

The ocean does not apologize for its depth

ByLindley Ashline

“The ocean does not apologize for its depth and the mountains do not seek forgiveness for the space they take and so, neither shall I.” Becca Lee

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Lindley Ashline

Hi there! I'm Lindley. I create artwork that celebrates the unique beauty of bodies that fall outside conventional "beauty" standards at Body Liberation Photography. I'm also the creator of Body Liberation Stock and the Body Love Shop, a curated central resource for body-friendly artwork and products. Find all my work here at bodyliberationphotos.com.

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