I was cleaning out my office the other day when I found an old roll of film. This has happened before and there is a prior article regarding what I found. This roll was of a shoot I did with a model some years ago. I was just getting started working with figure art models. I was shooting primarily digital with the occasional film roll. For this shoot I shot just the one roll of film and a ton of digital. At the time I didn’t have a relationship with a lab and didn’t want to take it to the local camera shop. I had all these preconceived notions regarding this genre of photography, more in a future post. I put this roll in a drawer and forgot about it. I sent it off, not knowing what was on it and was wonderfully surprised when the lab uploaded it.
@googlymonstor Nikon FE2, 35mm F1.8 Lens. Kodak TriX
I’ve been working with this amazing model for more than 7 years. We have done so many shoots and this was one of the earlier ones. I have worked so hard in this genre. There are so many names for this type of photography, fine art, art nude, figure photography. For me it is about the art of the female form. Light, shadow, personality, emotion or lack thereof. I have been drawn to this type of photography over the years. I have worked with several models, all unique and amazing. You can see my images HERE!
@googlymonstor Nikon FE2, 35mm F1.8 Lens. Kodak TriX
I prefer a natural look to my images. Not overproduced or edited. I request that the models don’ wear a lot of makeup or have their hair done. The reality of who they are is part of the image. I enjoy working in this models space. Being relaxed and comfortable is is important for my images. I believe it adds to the overall feel of the image.
@googlymonstor Nikon FE2, 35mm F1.8 Lens. Kodak TriX
As a photographer I don’t like the idea of being pigeon holed into a specific type of photography. I enjoy portraits, landscapes and city scapes. Art nude, impied and figure photography is just another space to explore. I learn with every image and photo shoot. I learn from the models what works as well as what doesn’t. I will continue to push myself as I continue my photographic journey. At this point I care more for what I get out of it than what other people think. Art is subjective. I create b because I have to. It is how I express myself. My thoughts, feelings, ideas expressed through an image.
If I don’t care what others think then why post, or share? There may be others out there that feel as I do. They may be sitting, wondering what it would be like to do something different, outside the box. They may be feeling anxiety around what other people think or repercussions. What I hope is that this pushes that person to take a chance. You will never create something of beauty if you never try. Failure happens but is how we learn. We can grow and change only if we put ourselves out there. IT worked for me, it can work for you!
Until Next Time,
John