A PHOTOGRAPHER is on a mission to promote female body positivity by taking pictures of 'average' women in their undies for a new 'guide to loving your body'.

Mum-of-one Emily Lauren, from Ontario, Canada, has snapped more than 40 women of all shapes and sizes.

She is compiling the images together in a book she has written called Average Girl: A Guide to Loving Your Body.

Emily is currently raising funds to publish it via a Kickstarter campaign.

Speaking about her project, she explained: "Instead of focusing on what women need to do to 'improve' their bodies, I want to prove that we are beautiful the way we are.

"This book is a must have for any girl who feels their body doesn't quite fit into society's standards."

Emily began the project three years ago, with the aim of creating something to help young women combat their body hang ups.

A full-time marketing manager with a degree in Women's Studies and Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier University, Emily also runs her own business, Emily Lauren Photography.

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Writing on her Kickstarter page she explains: "I’ve completed a beautiful manuscript that focuses on how we learn about body image, how the media profits off of our body dissatisfaction and the issues that result.

"The fact is that we need young girls to learn about how their body image is linked to things like eating disorders, bullying and sexual harassment so that they can protect themselves and build up their self esteem.

"We need to teach them about kindness towards ourselves and others."

Her book also includes interviews, information and work sheets for young women, as well as the images.

She added: "This book is more will be more than just a photography book. It’s a guide, a voice and a creative tool that teaches confidence and self-acceptance."

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