As we consider the concept of size contrition, let’s look at the “fuck flattering” trend that’s been sweeping the body positivity movement. On its face, “fuck flattering” is a rejection of size contrition and the forbearance it can generate. There’s a great article by Alysse D’alessandro at The Body is Not An Apology that talks…
The words we use to talk about our bodies are so important, because how we describe our bodies dictates how we see our bodies.
Nature gave me wings. Who are you to bid me hide them? The woman in this photograph has glorious wings on her arms that she lifts towards the ceiling, looking out a window into a large covered open space, in this black-and-white-photograph. She is fat, has long hair pinned into a bun and is wearing…
Meet Kathleen Marshall, one of Body Liberation Stock’s contributors! Here’s how Kathleen describes herself: Kathleen Marshall is a San Francisco Bay Area native, transplanted to Reno, Nevada where she lives with her husband, dogs, parrot and chickens. A former theatrical costumer, she currently teaches middle school. She loves fairy tale illustration of the Golden Era…
While in the planning stage for the Exhale Retreat, Laura and I did a TON of research to make sure the venue we chose was the best possible for fat folks. We chose Alderbrook Resort because it had the best combination of location and accessibility. But first, I went out in person, walked through every…
A sneak peek from Ms. T’s portrait session last week. I love photographing bodies at play! We usually do some posed portraits, too, but the most authentic joy is often captured in these moments of movement.
This week in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort we’re talking about hobbies and how they affect body image, and journaling about how we can be kinder to ourselves. The Body Liberation Blanket Fort is my body-positive, fatphobia-free community space on Discord. It’s open to people of all sizes (though we center fat folks) and is…
As I was talking with my superfat friend Brandy (for whom I’m so grateful — not only is she a lovely person, but we have fantastic fat-related discussions) about size contrition, she noted that it was strange that her co-workers often compliment her sense of style even though she wears loudly-patterned dresses. “Huh,” I said….
The words we use to talk about our bodies are so important, because how we describe our bodies dictates how we see our bodies.
So many of my small business photography clients come to me right at the beginning of their entrepreneurial lives. The process of planning and executing a body-positive small business photo session with me helps them think through not only the look and feel of their brand, but what kind of presence they want to establish…
I believe the appropriate term is “hot damn.”
Today I’m thinking about a concept I’m calling size contrition. Size contrition is what we fat folks perform in order to win small amounts of forbearance from thin people. In essence, it allows us to temporarily access aspects of thin privilege in return for our public recognition of and apology for our fatness. For instance,…
Here is this week’s body-positive journaling prompt from Body Liberation Photos.
The words we use to talk about our bodies are so important, because how we describe our bodies dictates how we see our bodies.
Starting in September, I’m opening up five special spots for mini portrait and boudoir sessions at this November’s Exhale Retreat, exclusively for retreat attendees. The price is $199 and you’ll receive: » A 30-minute mini session with me at the retreat (your choice of boudoir or portraits) » Zoom reveal session after the retreat (to…
Laura and I spent ages researching venues for the Exhale Retreat, and we’re so excited with the venue we found, Alderbrook Resort on Washington state’s lovely Hood Canal, part of Puget Sound. No hotel offers perfect lodging for fat and superfat guests, but we think this is as close as it gets. I even went…
My humanity gives me inherent worth. My body is worthy because it’s mine. My body deserves love, attention, and care no matter what. My body is worthy no matter its health status. My body is worthy no matter its age. My body can “pull off” anything I want to put on it. My body and…
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 image at BodyLiberationStock.com. Not yet a supporter? Get in on it:
The words we use to talk about our bodies are so important, because how we describe our bodies dictates how we see our bodies.
“They don’t know any better.” When I talk about weight stigma/weight bias and fatphobia in healthcare, that’s often the excuse that people make to me on behalf of healthcare providers. “That’s how they were taught.” In 2022, that excuse just isn’t good enough any more. Not only do we have a half-century of evidence that…
Use these beautiful plus-size healthcare stock photos from Body Liberation Stock to increase the diversity of your marketing materials, website and social media feeds.
We know how heavy and exhausting existing in this world can be. We all carry the weight of holding boundaries, managing others’ entitlement, navigating systems of oppression, and all the other burdens fat folks are made to hold on a daily basis. We are tired! In a culture that has commodified self-care down to bubble…
Over in the Blanket Fort, we’re journaling about magazines’ effect on body image, and discussing finding care and company in these difficult days. The Body Liberation Blanket Fort is my closed, diet-talk-free community. It’s open to all, and we center fat folks and other marginalized groups. All you need to get access is to support…
Use these beautiful plus-size summer stock photos from Body Liberation Stock to increase the diversity of your marketing materials, website and social media feeds.
AAAAAAAAA! I’ve done my first published book blurb, and it’s for Amanda Martinez Beck’s excellent new book More of You! Here’s what I wrote (plus extra text that was cut for length): “More of You grapples with some of the central conflicts of today’s body liberation movements. Beck’s religion informs her writing as she reconciles…
This new 21-image collection at Body Liberation Stock features photos of a woman whose heritage is Greek, Dutch, Mexican and German, moving joyfully under late-summer sun. Indoors, she relaxes in a bubble bath.
Some days, caring for our fat bodies looks exactly like caring for any human body. On other days, we may need a little extra something to carry on. When it comes to chronic health conditions, though, caring for a fat body can be very different. Why? Because fat bodies are subject to weight stigma: discrimination…
Meet Tatiana, one of Body Liberation Stock’s contributors! Here’s how Tatiana describes herself: “Tatiana Gill is a Seattle based cartoonist who uses her art to show resilience and vulnerability, and representing diversity that goes unseen in most media. Themes include self love, health care, and feminism. Tatiana has created dozens of self-published comic books, teaches…
As a photographer who produces stock images and is involved in the world of Health at Every Size® and intuitive eating, I do a lot of thinking about people, food, and the relationships between the two. Plenty of my work rebels against diet culture by pairing women in large bodies with “sinful” foods like cupcakes…
Every inch of our skin contains a story. Your stories are worth sharing.
The words we use to talk about our bodies are so important, because how we describe our bodies dictates how we see our bodies.
Packing up some client orders and Body Love Shop orders today, including signing and matting these pearl prints. They’ll go into a watered Japanese silk-covered folio box and then be delivered to the client along with the digital images that also came with their session.
Taking it all the way back to one of my first boudoir sessions, back in 2016 with Ms. K!
Since I’m so involved in the day-to-day work of body liberation photography, it’s easy to forget how extraordinary this work really is. There are very few people on the planet who offer photography services that are truly welcoming for fat and very fat people. It’s incredibly important to me that you feel safe, comfortable and happy whenever…
I had a nightmare last night that I needed an abortion and couldn’t find the clinic. Lots of people are living that nightmare today. I made a post of all the resources I’ve been sharing on Twitter and in my newsletter. Many of them are for everyone, though some are specifically for plus-size and fat…
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 image at Body Liberation Stock. Not yet a supporter? Get in on it:
It’s my birthday month! In celebration, I’m giving away a hand-knotted bracelet by artist Mackensie Layne Sheldon with every order from the Body Love Shop’s In-House Collection placed in July.
