Behind the Lens
Blog
Thoughts on light, the creative process, and twenty years of photographing the female form.
September 2025
What Is Fine Art Nude Photography?
Twenty years of shooting the nude, and I still get asked what makes it "art." My answer keeps evolving.
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October 2025
Natural Light vs. Studio: How I Choose for Each Shoot
Some series demand the honesty of a window. Others need the control of a softbox. How I decide — and what each approach reveals.
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November 2025
Working with Models: Consent, Communication & Collaboration
A nude shoot only works when both people in the room feel safe. How I approach model communication — from the first message to the final edit.
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December 2025
How to Pose for Fine Art Nude Photography
The best poses aren't the ones you plan. They tend to happen when a model stops performing and just exists in the space.
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January 2026
Behind the Scenes of a Nude Photo Shoot
Most people imagine a model in front of a camera. In practice, the camera comes out for maybe three hours of an eight-hour day.
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January 2026
My Post-Processing Workflow for Fine Art Nudes
Post-processing should make the image feel the way the moment felt. From RAW to final colour grade.
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February 2026
Best Locations for Outdoor Nude Photography
Beautiful places and good shooting locations are different things. What I look for: privacy, light, and a sense of place.
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February 2026
A Brief History of Nude Photography
The camera was barely a year old when someone pointed it at a naked body. From daguerreotypes to digital — the genre's full arc.
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March 2026
Color vs. Black & White in Nude Photography
Black and white strips an image to its essentials. Colour adds warmth and context. The question is which approach the image actually needs.
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March 2026
How to Build a Fine Art Photography Portfolio
Every image you include in a portfolio says something. Every image you leave out says something louder.
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