Not all thin people
Let’s talk about a dynamic that we fat people who talk about fat constantly, endlessly, infuriatingly get from thin people: #notallthinpeople. Any time a fat…
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{The Body Liberation Guide} It’s time for me to tap the sign
Client M. and their incredible sleeve tattoo. I’m currently booking boudoir & portrait photo sessions» Before we get to it, I have an extra unicorn…
{in the media} We Can Say the Word ‘Fat’ at Inside Higher Ed
Over at Inside Higher Ed, writer Kallie Menard mentioned a piece I wrote for NAAFA a few years ago in her article on anti-fat bias…
{Upcoming Events} in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort
Here’s what’s coming up over in the Blanket Fort in the next couple of weeks: Wednesday, Aug 23 Body Liberation Guide+ released (Patreon Supporter level…
{The Body Liberation Guide} But why DO people hate fat people?
From a recent session with Kyra Sutherland of Joyful Divergence. I’m currently booking small business photo sessions » This week I have a Body Liberation Blanket Fort update…
{Upcoming Events} Twitch hangout + body doubling in the Blanket Fort
Here’s what’s coming up over in the Blanket Fort in the next couple of weeks: Friday, Aug 18 Twitch Hangout with Lindley & Ali Thompson…
End-of-summer giveaway stream with me + Ali Thompson!
If you’re not yet familiar with Ali Thompson, you’re in for a treat. Ali, who goes by @artists_ali on Twitter and Twitch, is a phenomenal fat activist and one…
{Upcoming Events} in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort
Here’s what’s coming up over in the Blanket Fort in the next couple of weeks: Thursday, Aug 10 Sensory-Friendly Body Doubling – 10 am PST…
{The Body Liberation Guide} A celebration, a request, a frustrated grump and a note for supporters
A mother and daughter I photographed in Salt Lake City in 2019. This is a bits-and-pieces week: a celebration, a request, a frustrated grump and…
Protected: Protected: Proof Gallery: 2023-07-01 Stock Diane Thomas
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This month’s free stock photo credits at Body Liberation Stock
It’s the first of the month, and I’ve just sent out this month’s FREE stock photo credits and discounts to supporters! Use them on any…
{The Body Liberation Guide} Doing the math
A sneak peek of my shots from my dear friend K.’s wedding. I’m currently booking portrait and boudoir sessions» This week, I want to build…
{The Body Liberation Guide} Do plus-size passengers deserve a bigger seat on a plane?
An image I created at the 2019 NAAFA convention in Las Vegas, NV. Browse stock photos of fat people» The subject line of this email – Do…
100+ Examples of Thin Privilege
“Privilege is a set of unearned benefits given to people who fit into a specific social group. Thin privilege is backed and promoted by a…
I guess we need to talk about NEDA | The Body Liberation Guide
A leafy summer botanical boudoir session with R. Learn more about my boudoir sessions » Hi friend, A quick note before we get started: I’m now on the…
The images we see—or don’t see—matter | The Body Liberation Guide
A group photo of the crew at One Connection Healthcare, a Health at Every Size®-aligned primary care office in Ballard, WA. Learn more about my small business…
Thin privilege is uncritically living in a culture that credits your body size to your (presumed) virtues
Thin privilege is uncritically living in a culture that credits your body size to your (presumed)…
July’s free stock photo credits at Body Liberation Stock
It’s the first of the month, and I’ve just sent out this month’s FREE stock photo credits and discounts to supporters! Use them on any…
Fat Joy Friday
Fat joy is precious, perfect and vital.
The world we live in encourages fat people not to feel j…
Roundup: 40+ fat-positive Patreons to follow and support
With the major and still-growing popularity of crowdfunding subscriptions in supporting creators …
The ocean does not apologize for its depth
“The ocean does not apologize for its depth and the mountains do not seek forgiveness for the spa…
What is Juneteenth?
What is Juneteenth? Why do we celebrate it? And how can white people help Black people on this da…
Thin privilege is the ability to see the isolation, rejection and humiliation of fat people as “first-world problems.”
Thin privilege is the ability to see the isolation, rejection and humiliation of fat people as “f…
Outtake: One Connection Healthcare | small business branding and visuals in Seattle
An outtake from the photo session I recently had with One Connection Healthcare, a Health at Ever…
Fat Joy Friday | Fat-positive photographer in Seattle, WA
It’s time we started a new series here. How about Fat Joy Friday?
Fat joy is precious, perfect a…
Sneak peek: Brandy’s boudoir session | Seattle fat-positive boudoir photography
I have a couple of sneak peeks for you this week as summer portrait and boudoir sessions heat up,…
Fat joy is precious, perfect and vital.
Fat joy is precious, perfect and vital.
Image: A fat woman of Iranian descent, with long black h…
Reframe Friday: Unapologetically itself
When the world surrounds us with body shame, we can build a shelter of love for ourselves and our…
Black Voices on Juneteenth 2023
What is Juneteenth? Why do we celebrate it? And how can white people help Black people on this day without taking over? Juneteenth is on…
Upcoming events in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort
Here’s what’s coming up over in the Blanket Fort in the next couple of weeks. The Body Liberation Blanket Fort is my closed, diet-talk-free community…
“Well-meaning people love to tell you that the only barrier between you and whatever you want to wear is your own self-confidence”
“When you live in a fat body, well-meaning people love to tell you that the only barrier between …
Featured Body Liberation Stock contributor: Tatiana Gill
🎨 Featured Body Liberation Stock contributor: Tatiana Gill 🎨
Meet Tatiana @tatsgill, one of Bod…
7 Books and Resources on Weight, Faith and Spirituality
“There is an Indian proverb that says that everyone is a house with four rooms, a physical, a mental, an emotional, and a spiritual. Most…
It was a pleasure to appear on the Mindful Miri podcast! In this episode, we discuss issues of ra…
It was a pleasure to appear on the Mindful Miri podcast! In this episode, we discuss issues of ra…
Then what am I supposed to talk about? | The Body Liberation Guide
I first wrote this piece in November 2020, but it unfortunately hasn’t lost any of its relevance, as Donald Trump continues to be in the…
Weight stigma is so entrenched that fat jokes are considered acceptable fodder
Weight stigma is so entrenched that fat jokes are considered acceptable fodder for insurance comp…
We’re body doubling/co-working at 10 am Pacific Monday over in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort!
We’re body doubling/co-working at 10 am Pacific Monday over in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort! …
Dear Sister( not just cister)
“Dear Sister( not just cister),
Your beauty is not based upon what you look like. It never has b…
Love this photo? You could be using it for free in your marketing!
Love this photo? You could be using it for free in your marketing! Get it at bit.ly/freestockpack…
Featured reward: Supporters’ Stock Image Library
**Featured reward: Supporters’ Stock Image Library**
The Body Liberation Stock supporters’ libra…
The one with the broken-heart bullets | The Body Liberation Guide
Once a friend of mine observed that in their daily life, they just felt like they didn’t see many fat people at all. And it’s…
Thin privilege is being able to go out to eat at restaurants and/or fast food establishments and not having to fear judgement or shame
Anonymous reader submission: Thin privilege is being able to go out to eat at restaurants and/or …
Body-positive, fat-folks-centered body doubling in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort
We’re body doubling/co-working at 10 am Pacific Monday over in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort! …
Reframe Friday: Extra curvy | Body image for plus-size people
When the world surrounds us with body shame, we can build a shelter of love for ourselves and our…