Re-focus

I've felt an urge to write a little bit more in depth about some of my fine art nude projects and experiences. I've noticed quite a lot lately how liberating a nudest lifestyle can be. I'd like to share some of those experiences.

I must have been 18 when I was offered my first opportunity to do nude work. I hadn't even thought about it before the photographer had mentioned it to me. I was startled and taken aback by the question. The photographer was from Italy. His mentor was a highly acclaimed nude photographer, well established in the industry in Italy. At the time I didn't care enough to ask about the details. I was inexperienced and unsure of my goals. I was looking for fashion and fitness model gigs. I also accepted all the background extra jobs that came my way.

I do remember clear as day, looking over this photographers portfolio in awe. He really was talented at his craft. Most of the set was lifestyle nudes. A beautiful skinny muse stretched her tiny torso to its limits, strengthening the look of her amazingly toned figure. I am endlessly moved to see how every human in existence chooses to execute themselves in society. The series of photos was clearly shot in a room. It was nicely furnished, but simple. A bed, and curtains were used as accessories for the model to lounge on, and twirl in. I didn't perceive the photos as sexual. This beautiful woman was clearly a piece of delicate art. Her poses were selectively artistic. They didn't exude any sense of lust or sexuality. The focus was completely on the art of the human form, in an environment. The set really spoke to me. Each photo contained so much expression and value. The way the body was positioned inside the frame and environment could not have made more sense. After hours of his portfolio review, and chatting, I told him I would consider the offer.

I didn't accept the offer. The timing was off, and I wasn't 100% comfortable with the idea. I understood that my comfort level would impact the quality of the shots. I also knew that the photographers time was on the line. It wasn't until at least a year later that I decided wholeheartedly that I wanted to part take in art nude work. One of the things I loved so much about it was that there was really no bullshit. I was looking for real connections. I wanted to be able to look and talk to people in a genuinely real way, knowing that they could see me for who I really was, beyond my gender and figure. I believe deeply in a connection much broader and morning meaningful than a typical conversation or interaction. I choose to believe in this connection because I've felt and experienced it time and time again with my closest of artistic friends and collaborators. These connections are powerful and meaningful. These connections allow me to express myself to a tee to select individuals with very few words, on the core basis of knowing that they understand where I'm coming from, and vise versa. These connections run on feeling, and intuition.

More soon <3

Photo credit to RSW Photograpic