body positive

Growing up fat and trans, photographer Shoog McDaniel was constantly bullied. But when they found a batch of disposable cameras in their late teens, they found their calling. McDaniel now photographs nude, fat and trans models. With each photo shoot, McDaniel hopes to change the way society sees fat and other marginalized bodies.
Growing up, photographer Shoog McDaniel was constantly bullied. But when they found a batch of disposable cameras in their late teens, they found their calling.
A fat woman is judged by society, by her doctor, by the clothes she tries on in changing rooms. It’s time that changed.
Models of different sizes and shapes walked the runway at fashion week and embraced more body positivity.
Roz the Diva is a personal trainer and pole dance instructor who aims to empower other plus-size athletes.
The survey highlights the pressures felt from a young age – that girls feel they are not pretty enough, thin enough or perfect.
Eventually, I stopped seeing naked people and just saw people.
"I refuse to be mean to myself and I refuse to hide what society has labeled as flaws any longer."