Romance at Every Size: An Interview with Body Positive Romance Author Amity Lassiter
“Storytelling is the essence of who we are. And so stories themselves are capsules of who we are—they represent our hopes, our dreams, our fears,…
“Storytelling is the essence of who we are. And so stories themselves are capsules of who we are—they represent our hopes, our dreams, our fears,…
This plus-size beauty queen and Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon = magic. It was 95 degrees at sunset, but luckily Ms. D is used to the…
Today I’m demonstrating how one of the products for February’s Body Love Box gets from my supplier to your box. Take a sneak peek at…
Depending on your personality and life commitments, the turning of the year may be a time for deep peace and reflection or a wild whirl…
There’s probably a photo of eight-year-old Lindley in a dictionary somewhere next to the word “competitive.” Or possibly “overachiever.” Other than athletics, in which I…
You deserve to have a holiday season that’s happy, not a punishment for being you. For those of us who struggle at the holidays, here are some of the best resources on how to set boundaries, take care of ourselves, and know when to draw the line.
Let it be entered into the permanent record that I’m actually managing to take it relatively easy this week. I’m slowing down a bit, relaxing…
It’s always a delight to talk with one of the Fat Faces, Eron, and this time we did it on the record! (Amanda is also…
Katie Breen interviews Lindley Ashline, founder of stock photography website Representation Matters (now Body Liberation Stock). Lindley explains why it’s so important that we see…
[parallax-scroll id=”3048″] Love my photography, but a session isn’t right for you right now? Share that love with your friends with the Body Liberation Photography…
In a nutshell: sexy, easy to use and great in one specific area Y’all, I’m reviewing a sex toy. Whoa. One of the most powerful…
Ms. A brought her A game (pun intended) to her session, along with The Magic Hat. Seriously, this hat was the best. She loves…
You don’t have to smile to be sexy. Or be sultry. No, seriously. Your natural expressions are what’s sexy. Some people are serious. Some…
One of the wonderful things about outdoor portrait sessions in the Pacific Northwest is that you can adapt and use any weather you find. This…
The boudoir party I hosted in coordination with Fierce Love Yoga was such a great experience! As far as I know, no one else…
Headshot sessions are short, but they deserve a blog feature too. We pack a lot of energy and fun into the 15-30 minutes it…
One of the most wonderful things about a Sweet Amaranth adventure session is that since we have a full day, we get a chance…
I was delighted to have Hannah Schnabel join me for a portrait session for Representation Matters.me, my body positive and diverse stock photo site. Hannah is…
Ms. C came in before Christmas and did a body positive boudoir session as a surprise for her hubby. And when I say surprise, I…
Here’s an ever-evolving list of boudoir and portrait session ideas to spark your inspiration. Some are serious, some are silly. Use them as a launching…
A woman in one of the plus-size groups on Facebook made a really good point the other day: We rarely see women with double chins…
I am so pleased to present images of my first transgender Siren, Ms. S! I’m honored to offer a safe, fun, accepting space where folks…
It’s garden season again! Finally! By which I mean, the highs are still in the low 50s, but it’s not raining *all* day every day.…
Recently, I talked a little bit about the risks of movement in a larger body. In Ms. H’s hula dance portraits, you can see that…
We’ve only lived in the Pacific Northwest for a couple of years, so there’s still a LOT that’s new and shiny. I like to just…
As people who inhabit larger bodies, when we move those bodies, we take risks. We risk being stared at, made fun of or catcalled. Since…
Ms. L and I met earlier year, and in our two sessions together — four or five months apart — she’s just blossomed in the most…
Not long ago I had the pleasure of showing my mom and her significant other, T, around Seattle on their four-day visit from North Carolina.…
Let’s be honest. There are few things in the world more fun than playing dress-up, and boudoir sessions are ALL ABOUT dressing up. And the…
When she knocked on my door, she was exhausted. I mean, don’t get me wrong. Ms. S is a beautiful woman, and would be beautiful…
I need a pair of shoes. Two pairs, to be exact. Two pairs of comfortable, reasonably attractive dress flats that I can walk around the city in.…
(This post was originally published at Sweet Amaranth in 2015.) After the lavender festival, we were fairly wiped out. All we wanted was a cold drink,…
I’m a little ashamed to admit that I don’t know the first thing about Doctor Who. I only know that the TARDIS is a time…
Would you call your best friend ugly? Would you tell her she looks terrible in every outfit she owns? Would you feel guilty every time…
Body-positive boudoir and portrait sessions are tons of fun. There’s the laughter, the silliness, the looking and feeling like the most gorgeous thing to hit…
Something I’m a little ashamed to admit is that photography, as a skill and an art form, at times both highlights and reinforces the conventional…
I don’t have a commercial studio space, actually. Most of my photography sessions are held at my home, Alcove House, in Renton, Washington. For many…
If you’ve ever met me, it’s pretty easy to figure out that I’m seriously, seriously type A. I keep lists of my lists, and my…
Which of these situations sounds better? A. You rush into your boudoir session sweaty and stressed. That workout took longer than you expected, and then…
Today it’s my pleasure to feature a guest post by Tiana Dodson, a coach and friend who writes about “being fat and winning at life by…
When you have some or all of your clothes off, it’s easy to feel a little vulnerable, and you might not expect to be touched…
Now that the long, wet winter is over, green is springing from the ground faster than I can keep up with it. A thousand baby…
So you’ve reserved your plus-size boudoir session. The date is set. It’s happening. In a few weeks, you’re going to be in front of a…
Let’s be honest. There are few things in the world more fun than playing dress-up, and boudoir sessions are ALL ABOUT dressing up. And the…
Now that it’s colder, I’m looking for some nice fall and winter pieces. This is a new sweater from a brand called Curvy Lily. This…
I get a lot of questions about retouching and skin, so today I thought I’d explain my philosophy on retouching — especially regarding skin —…
It’s a rare day of winter sun here outside Seattle, and I’m puttering around my portrait studio here at Alcove House, drinking in the light…
This is the post in which I visit North Carolina and fall into a waterfall. Okay, it wasn’t a major accident, but since the entire…
Hi, it’s Lindley. I’m here with yet another review for an item I bought on Zulily. This one is from a brand called Troo, T-R-O-O.…
Image description: A maroon square with a circular photo of a plus-size woman in lingerie inside a chat bubble. Text reads, “What do I wear…