Don’t even talk about it.

I just wrapped “Some Kind of Love,” the latest shoot in my fantasy-universe series. This time the spotlight is on a plus-size curve model whose energy practically melted the seamless white backdrop. The whole casting process reminded me why I love fashion photography: it’s a playground where labels fade and real personalities shine.

Industry checklists would pin her as plus size, but on set she was simply a model with confidence, poise, and a killer sense of humor. Instead of chasing sample-size norms, we doubled down on celebrating her natural curves, proof that great casting is about presence, not measurements.

I used generative AI art to extend the practical set: pastel nebulae, drifting petals subtle fantasy layers that frame, rather than overshadow, the human subject. 

Each time someone says “plus size” like it’s a warning label, I cringe. My takeaway from this shoot: a person’s story matters more than the category we stamp on their body.