: When it comes to photography in nudist settings, consent and discretion are paramount. Photographers and participants must ensure that everyone involved is comfortable with being photographed and that their images are shared or published.
When I first arrived at a naturist retreat, my brain went into overdrive. I was wearing a robe, sweating bullets. I had spent three weeks dieting "just a little" to prepare. I had analyzed every stretch mark, every scar, every curve that society told me was "too much."
If you love the idea of body positivity but feel terrified of actually being seen, I get it. Here is how you ease into the naturist mindset: