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[2009-05-19 12:56:04 +0000 UTC]
"Perry"
(United Kingdom)
# Statistics
Favourites: 309; Deviations: 395; Watchers: 1067
Watching: 128; Pageviews: 54052; Comments Made: 2583; Friends: 128
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Andy Goldsworthy, Anthony Gormley, Frank Lloyd Wright, Rodin, Van GoghFavorite movies: Casablanca, Dr Zhivago, Schindler's List, The Green Mile, Life of Brian, Gladiator, Rebecca
Favorite bands / musical artists: Crowded House, Beatles, Oceanlab, Loudon Wainwright, Sibelius, Pink Floyd, Federico Aubele
Favorite writers: Tennyson, Wordsworth, Shakespeare, Douglas Adams, Frank McCourt, Tony Parsons
Tools of the Trade: Insatiable curiosity
Other Interests: Motorbikes, making music, malt whiskey, misbehaving
# About me
I take photographs simply because I want to capture moments of beauty. My work with models revolves around artistic nudes. The human body, in particular the female form, is the most beautiful subject there is; a wonderful canvas that can project so many moods and emotions. Clearly, this is a theme that has inspired art for the last 2500 years, so I realise I'm not the first to reach this conclusion!I prefer to work with available light, predominantly at outdoor locations. I'm fascinated by the emotional & physical contrast offered by so many natural and man made settings. I love the spontaneity of working outside, the inspiration that can be drawn from amazing locations and the fact that every shoot is different; the setting, theme, model and weather all come together to create a unique set of conditions that hopefully come through in the pictures.
I research shoot locations carefully in order to find interesting and original places to shoot; sometimes this is based on an idea or concept that requires a certain location. Alternatively it is the location that suggests a concept. I'm interested in the atmosphere and story that a place has to tell, this can suggest a strong narrative to explore in a series of images. With that in mind I have put together a library of terrific locations over the years, most of which are here in the south west. The rugged beauty of Dartmoor is a special place to me. I relish the physical and mental freedom offered by such wilderness areas.
Similarly I love working by the sea, in particular the land revealed between the tides: a place of dramatic rock formations, incredible colours and textures, caves and caverns along the ocean shore. Equally, I am fascinated by standing stones and stone circles, settings that link us humans to an ancient past, when we enjoyed a stronger connection to the earth and the natural world. My 'studio' also includes a host of ruined buildings - old mines, follies, abbeys and even derelict industrial settings all provide regular fuel for my imagination.
When the weather prevents outdoor work, I do enjoy indoor figure studies, again mainly using natural light for the softness this lends to an image. For me the simplicity of this approach, without complicated props or backgrounds, just working with light and shade, is an appropriate response to the pure beauty of the subject.
I sometimes offer paid shoots to experienced art nude models who can demonstrate a high degree of creativity and originality in their posing and who will add something special to my portfolio. For models with less experience of art nude work, I am more likely to offer a shoot on a TFCD basis. In either case it is essential that the model really enjoys the experience; whether money is involved or not, the aim is an artistically rewarding creative collaboration. So I'm happy to hear from intelligent, intuitive women with a positive outlook on life and who share my aspirations.
Current Residence: Exeter, UK
Favourite genre of music: None - my tastes are very eclectic
Favourite photographer: Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Bill Brandt
Favourite style of art: Architecture
Operating System: Mac
MP3 player of choice: iPhone
Personal Quote: "We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars" - Oscar Wilde, who else
# Comments
Comments: 158
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Many Happy Returns.... a couple of days early! 
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Love all your fine art Perry & 
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Hi Perry well done both of you on the Model Society publication 
Steve
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Thanks Steve. Β It was a treat to see the results of my collaborations with Rosa in print. Β
I always enjoy seeing the fruits of your labours. Long live truth and beauty!Β
Perry
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Hi there and thanks for the fave 
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Hope you're having a Very Happy Birthday Perry!
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Thank you - I escaped to hike up a favourite bit of Dartmoor in time for the sunset!
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Ha! Thank you kindly!Β
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Well we live in the same city, we use a lot ofΒ the same locations......unfortunately for me that's where the similarities end !
Your work is exceptional, both artistically and technically....... great job all round.
In the words of Eric Clapton after seeing Jimi Hendrix for the first time, when asked why he wasn't going to the post gig party he replied......"I'm going home to practice !"
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Thank you, that's kind of you to say! Β In truth I look at some other photographers work and think the same thing! Β I've been shooting artistic nude images for 10 years or more now but there is always the desire to improve.Β
I see we have explored some of the same locations? We are blessed with so many great places to shoot here in the south west.Though you have one advantage over me of having a regular model to work with!Β Keep going with your art
Perry.
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Thank you, on both counts!
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Thanks very much - I was treated to a special meal and a cracking bottle of claret by my other half - it's been a nice day!
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Join us ! 
If you do so, please submit to the correct category and do not forget about the rules.
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Thanks for the invite - I look forward to discovering your group.
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The honor is mine, glad to have you around ^-^
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Excellent work! I really enjoyed looking through through your gallery, thanks for giving inspiration to us all.
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Thank you for the compliment. Β When it comes to creativity, there is always something new to discover!
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Β Hello Perry
I want to personally thank you for accepting my invitation to my group I am happy to have you as a member and hope that you will enjoy being a part of this group welcome
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Thank you. Β I look forward to discovering some great photography!
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Great Gallery work!Β Thank You for sharing!
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Perry, thanks a lot for the
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Pls take a look at my Keywords and select the themes you like most. Enjoy!
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Peter
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Cheers - I had a great birthday!
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