This channel explores the contemporary artistic conversation around male nude photography through the lens of a filmmaker learning to photograph the male body with intention, vulnerability, and critical awareness.
Following in the tradition of artists who pushed the boundaries of male representation, each series examines a different facet of male representation: Masculinity & Vulnerability. Queer Representation. Body Politics. Objectification vs. Empowerment.
This isn't a photography tutorial channel. It's a documented artistic journey. You'll see the full process: finding collaborators, negotiating consent and safety, researching visual language, executing shoots, and critically examining the work we create together. Every series asks difficult questions about power, gaze, and representation in fine art photography.
Expect to get an inside look at the creative process:
Whether you're an artist, a model, or simply curious about how representation shapes our understanding of masculinity and the body, this channel invites you into an honest exploration of what it means to photograph vulnerability.
I'm looking for a collaborator in the Seattle area to work with on the first season of this series. If you're interested in participating, please reach out through the interest form below.
This episode documents my search for an artistic collaborator willing to explore male vulnerability through fine art photography. You'll be part of on-camera conversations where we discuss the project scope, establish our comfort levels, and determine if we're the right creative fit. We'll talk openly about consent, boundaries, and what this collaboration means for both of us.
One or more on-camera conversations (can be done via video call or in-person, your preference). Approximately 1-2 hours total. This is a "getting to know you" phase - no photoshoot yet.
Together, we'll research and discuss what we want to create. This includes looking at historical examples of male nude photography, visiting the Seattle Central Library to pull art books, and discussing the visual language of masculine vs. feminine poses, camera angles, and artistic intent. This is where we collaboratively shape the vision for our shoot.
4-6 hours over one or two days. Clothed throughout. This is creative collaboration - bringing your ideas about how you want to be represented and what vulnerability means to you.
We'll plan the actual shoot together. I'll walk through my lighting choices, camera lens selections, and how I'm setting up a small studio space. We'll have an honest conversation about shooting in a private space (my bedroom studio) and discuss any safety concerns that brings up for either of us.
2-3 hours. Clothed throughout. We're making decisions together about how the shoot will work and ensuring you feel completely safe with the plan.
This is the actual fine art nude photography session. The episode will show our collaboration while maintaining YouTube community guidelines through careful framing, bokeh, and strategic positioning. Every step requires your explicit consent, and we'll move at whatever pace feels right for you.
3-4 hours for the shoot itself. This is the vulnerable work - artistic nude photography exploring masculinity and vulnerability. You'll have full agency to pause, adjust, or stop at any time.
I'll document my editing process, showing how I move from raw images to finished fine art photographs. Then, we'll sit down together so you can see the final images for the first time. Your reaction and feedback are part of the episode - this is about your experience of seeing yourself represented this way.
2-3 hours. Clothed. This is about your perspective on the work we created together.
We'll reflect on what we both learned through this process. What shifted in how we think about vulnerability, trust, and artistic representation? How does this work connect to broader conversations about masculinity? And what questions does it raise for future exploration?
1-2 hours. Clothed. A conversation about meaning and impact.
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