Tag Archives: #fineartnude

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Creating a Mood

When approaching this project, I wanted to emulate a dreamy quality to the image. Softer contrast, subtle warmer tones and selective use of blur were all used to create the mood I desired. The woman […]

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What I See

Photographing the human form has led me on a journey of seemingly endless possibilities. What might seem an easy task on the outset, isn’t that easy at all, as there are many avenues of exploration. […]

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Movement and Dance

Creating images with dancers is a passion of mine. I feel the essence of portraying movement in a still image can be a challenge at times, but after all, movement is the ethos of dance! […]

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Bodyscape

The artistic style where the human form is employed to convey the impression of landscape is a favorite of mine. I find it inspiring to explore shapes created by the body in a way to […]

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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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Torso

I enjoy the seemingly endless possibilities when exploring the classic figure study. Often times, I will have a model hold a basic pose while I change my shooting position, or change the light position or […]

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Sarah Ellis

These images are from a project with art model Sarah Ellis. It was meant to be an exploration of introspection. The mirror prop became an integral aspect.

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Model: Mila

This image is from an early morning shoot near the shores of Lake Superior. Mila and I explored the juxtaposition of the figure against the rough shore line and brooding water. Mila

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Looking For The Unexpected

Late photographer/artist Robert Mapplethorpe was once quoted as saying “I’m looking for the unexpected. I’m looking for things I’ve never seen before.” These words have resonated with me for some time, and have been a […]

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Challenging Beauty Standards

In my recent collaboration with two talented models Mischief Vixen and Anonymous model, I had the rare opportunity to explore elegance and beauty far beyond that which is culturally standard.  The juxtaposition and contrast of two […]

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