Category Archives: Black and white photography

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Exploring Composition

During a photo shoot, careful observation is key while composing an image. One should take the time needed to frame your scene so the resulting image meets your intentions. Often times however, the final composition […]

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Pipe Dream

While visiting Michigan’s upper peninsula, I collaborated with art model Mila who was familiar with several amazing locations there. When we came upon some abandoned and decaying pipes, I was struck by the contrast between […]

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Light and Shadow

This is from a project with art model Cecelia Shaw. The low key quality adds a bit of mystery and drama. Ms. Shaw’s background in dance was an asset in adding a sense of fluidity […]

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Waiting For New Life

On my commute to and from work, I drive past this sad little plot of land. It can’t be any more than a couple of acres, but I always notice the abandoned structures just rotting […]

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Location vs. Studio Projects…

When it comes to art nude photography, I have traditionally been a studio shooter. There’s something to be said for the comfort of the studio environment.  I have control over my lighting and there are no surprise […]

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Geometry And The Nude?

For those who follow my photography, you may notice the inclusion of geometric shapes into many of my images. There’s something intriguing to me about the human form juxtaposed against these mathematical elements.   The energy I […]

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A. M. Clark

Internationally published cover model A.M. Clark is a stunning example of classic beauty. I first noticed her work in a 2008 issue of the art magazine “Carrie Leigh’s NUDE-The Art Of Women”.  She graced the cover […]

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A Contrast In Altitudes

On a recent visit to Palm Springs California, I spent a day hiking and photographing the local landscape.  In the morning, I started out on the desert floor.  The temperature was already in the 90′s […]

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Brooke Lynne

In September of 2009, I had the pleasure of working with Brooke Lynne, one of the most sought after and gifted figure models in the art community.   Brooke is from Minnesota, but is always traveling […]

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Claudine

During the Summer of 2009, I was contacted by Chicago based model Claudine about possibly collaborating on a project. She’s a professional commercial print model by trade, but is also well-known in the art community […]

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