I asked the participants how they felt after shooting for this project.
I got to see how I look like in my bare body, especially while in movement.
Looking at the photos makes me start appreciating my body, more than criticizing it.
--Elaine
A few years ago before starting pole, I would have never done something like this. I would have hated looking at the photos and would not stop criticizing all my flaws.
Pole and its supporting community made me strong, fit and have a completely different perspective at self-love.
--Paris
It was a personal challenge for me.
I LOVE the concept of the project so I needed to be a part of it!
I hope women are inspired, motivated and feel confident when they see women from all walks of life, in this Project.
--Bek
I wasn't sure how I would feel being part of a naked project. I can be very critical of my physical appearance.
This project empowered me to see how amazing my body is.
--Glenda
Being a part of this project was an awesome experience!
It got me out of my comfort zone which is something I wanted to achieve with this and it showed me how truly amazing the human body can look while in action. (And how truly scary it can also look haha)
--Melanie
I think getting others I knew to join in the project was more satisfying for me. Having worked with NFG before, comfort with who I am isn't hard.
I wanted others to experience the freedom that comes with embracing what their body is. This kind of opportunity isn't afforded to every one and should always be embraced when presented.
--Kristin
I really enjoyed being a part of the Pantheon project.
Being nude was a little confronting at first but I found the experience really empowering. I never thought that I'd be doing a nude physique shoot (on a pole) at 44!
--Jo
Being a part of the project has been a really cool experience. I didn't know I could feel so comfortable being photographed without clothes on.
Also the support and excitement I recieved from some family and friends surprised me. They thought it was brilliant!
--Elle
I was excited to represent lifting, and to show that you don't have to be lean and skinny to love your body.
--Monique
Being a part of this project was an amazing experience!
To be included in a project which displays such a wide variety of strong women was an eye opening experience - I was able to see the different ways women are strong.
--Lauren
I would literally do this 100 times over.
I've never seen myself in my strength this way, and the way NFG can portray a person's relationship to their body is pretty unbelievable.
--Hannah
I mainly wanted to do this to step outside my comfort zone and do something I would never think of doing.
Now seeing all the strong women involved is amazing. Go us!
--Lucy
As someone who is a little insecure, initially identifying myself as a strong woman was challenging.
I think I struggle with confidence vs arrogance. Once I got past that part I loved it!
--Jo
Being part of this project is something I never thought I'd be able to do or be comfortable enough to do.
It has been empowering, liberating and challenging.
--Elara