When I Stopped Performing for the Gaze: A Photographer's Reckoning with Body Autonomy

When the Thong Stopped Being a Statement

Let’s be real: I’ve seen more performative art at a yoga retreat.

But this? This is the pink thong equivalent of ‘I’m not here for your approval.’

Turns out, liberation isn’t about showing more—it’s about not caring who’s watching.

And honestly? That moment when she forgets the camera exists? Iconic.

It’s not nudity—it’s ownership.

We’ve been sold confidence like it’s skincare. But this? This is self-worth in lingerie form.

The real power move: Wearing pink lace… and zero guilt.

You ever just exist in front of a lens without trying to impress? Drop your favorite ‘unseen’ moment below 👇

#BodyAutonomy #Unclaimed #NudityIsNotPerformance

鏡に映ったのは、自分だった…って、まさか？\n\nファッションショーでポーズしてた頃、実は自分を演じてたのね。\n\nピンクのタンクトはセクシーじゃなくて、所有権の証明だったんだ。\n\nカメラを向けた相手は誰？　…いや、自分自身だよ。\n\n『美しさ』って、他人の目じゃなくて、自分の呼吸で決まるもの。\n\nコメント欄で「私も同じでした」って書いてくれたら、明日の朝ご飯にふりかけをあげるね。

Ang Pink Thong ay Akin!

Sabi nila ‘di mo dapat i-post kung di para sa mga mata ng mundo… pero ako? Bawal na akong mag-isa sa sarili ko?

Nakita ko yung shot na ‘yun—ang puso ko lang ang nakikinig sa camera.

Seryoso naman, balewalay ang kamera… pero ang dami pa ring sumasagot: “Ano ba ito? Sex? Art? Bakit ganyan?”

Hindi po! Ito’y Unclaimed—parang sabihin mo: “Ako ‘to… at wala akong plano.”

Kung ikaw ay nagpapakita ng sarili mo para lang makapanalo ng likes… ano ba talaga ang ginagawa mo?

Pero kung ikaw ay nagpapakita… dahil gusto mong mabuhay sa sarili mong timeline?

That’s the real rebellion.

Sino ba talaga ang may kontrol dito? Ang camera? Ang mundo?

O… ako?

Ano kayo? Mayroon ka bang isang bagay na sinabi mo: “Ito ay akin”—kahit walang nakikita?

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