Kiss It! is the result of a long-term collaboration between photographer Abbie Trayler-Smith and Shannon, a young woman living with obesity. Over the course of twelve years, Trayler-Smith documented Shannon's journey from adolescence into adulthood, capturing the milestones that shaped her life, including friendships, family relationships, first romances, graduation celebrations, holidays, and working life.
Shannon became the central figure and inspiration behind Trayler-Smith's ongoing project, The Big O, which explores the complex realities of obesity among school-age children and young adults. Through this deeply personal and collaborative body of work, the photographer moves beyond stereotypes to offer an intimate portrait of identity, resilience, and the everyday experiences of growing up while living with obesity.