I work as a model, yet funnily enough I rarely look at myself in the mirror. When I see myself it's usually from the pictures or drawing that artists make of me and that's when I can see the tiny changes that time operates on my body. 

When I look at this photo, I can see that my waist Is just a little less thin, that my bottom is less firm, and that my tattoo, that is just over a year old and was done at a very difficult moment of my life, completes who I am now. I like the sensuality that comes out of this photo, and I feel honoured that my picture will join those of the other women who took part in James's project, which I found inspiring. 

I am 35, but I started modelling for nudes when I was 21. I was struggling with body image at the time, and I had been told about the therapeutic effect of seeing yourself through the eyes of people who draw or paint you. So I did it and the result was magical. The first time I looked at how people in a life drawing class had interpreted my body, I realised that everyone sees you differently, so there is no point feeling bad about yourself. You are just you, and that's the best you can do. Be yourself.

Now when I model, I don't even feel naked anymore, I feel dressed as me, just me. It is the most natural thing in the world, and I would recommend it to everyone.