Let me introduce to you: Stana, the smart-art Goddess! Driven by curiosity, I took up the challenge of delving deeper into the rather hidden working spheres of the art nude genre. I got the opportunity to sit down and winkle out insights with one of the most successful, worldwide published, countless times displayed and highly sought after art nude models that I know.
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Wonderful interview Dan. This one is perhaps my favorite of this wonderful series. It’s interesting that Stana seems to embody all the characteristics of the best art nude models that I’ve worked with in the past. They all have some creative instinct and use their posing as a form of self expression.
When you get someone who is experienced as an art nude model, I’ve found that it’s best to give them the freedom to express themselves, and almost take the role of a photojournalist documenting their expressions. The photographer of course contributes by choosing the setting, the lighting and the framing of the model’s expression. Again, thanks for introducing Stana to the SWP community and I look forward to seeing some more of your collaboration with her.
Joe
Thanks for watching and commenting, Joe.
When shooting artsy nudes one gets indeed the most tense, surprising and, as a result, satisfying results. It is so different in working process on set compared to glam/commercial.
Best, Dan
Excellent interview Dan. Stana brought up some great points about photographer/model interaction that are important. Keep up the great work!
Hi Buckshot Images, thanks for watching, commenting and your kind words.
I am keeping going, step-by-step. Happy to have some fresh, unexpected content soon.
Best, Dan
Hi Dan,
I agree with the comments above. A GREAT interview and one that all portrait photographers should watch. There are so many information gems offered by both of you. Terrific to see the interaction between you both, and what a wonderful and intelligent model that would be an absolute joy to work with.
Thank you Bob! Thanks for watching, commenting and your motivational words.
I am glad that there is various valuable info to be found in the talk.
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Every play is helpful. Thanks for being a part of SWP!
Best, Dan
Thank you Dan. Another excellent interview with interesting pov’s from an experienced nude model. Love mainly the part (in 20:00 ish) when Stana points that even with a heavy pre plan, MUA, light, etc. the final result is sort of an “miracle moment”, unpredictable, a question of soul, emotion, expression, pose all gathered in a fraction of a second, that only a model can give.
Hi Pedrortega, thanks for watching and your comment!
“Miracle moments”: I experienced this now for a few more times when shooting with two other art nude models, Hanna and Nikola for my latest training (“creativity + speedlights” / https://sexywomenphotography.com/store-product/creative-nudes-on-a-budget-with-speedlights-only/).
Although I have planned the shoot schedule, looks and outcome I strive for very precisely (= for keeping costs very low), in a lot of the different concepts I got wonderful different results than I anticipated. Not in lighting, mood and style but in message, story and momentum. Especially when working with movements and classical, statuesque poses. What a terrific experience!
More from this series to come very soon 🙂
Best, Dan
Hi Dan,
a very interesting interview of a very interesting and lovely model.
Cheers,
Cornel
Hi Cornel, thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated!
Glad you found some gems in the talk, and yes Stana is indeed wonderful!
Best, Dan