Love thy self.

At the age of 14, these scars on my hips and breasts appeared, even though I was very slender. I was mortified. When I turned 18 and was first approached by a photographer to shoot in lingerie, I was terrified of being judged for my perceived flaws. Well, I survived the first shoot, and pursued modeling with a passion- even though I was constantly battling self doubt about my short stature (5'2) as well as these marks. Over years of positive reinforcement through hundreds of photo shoots, my fear of body-shaming for my tiger stripes has completely disappeared. I hope that my transparency can create a ripple effect of positivity amongst men and women in my circle of influence. Don't let your insecurities rule your life! - Kristy Jessica

Duy Ho is a freelance photographer based in San Francisco. He has a background in architecture and design but entered the world of photography in 2009. Since then he’s explored the human form and emotion through various genre of photography from street to weddings and boudoir.”