Project Details
Overview
Self-Possessed is an ongoing fine-art photographic investigation into embodiment, sexual authorship, and the experience of fully inhabiting one’s body.
Situated within the tradition of figurative photography yet oriented toward contemporary questions of agency and presence, the project explores what it means to exist within the nude form without performance, apology, or concession to expectation.
These images are not constructed around display, but around ownership. Each subject enters the frame as an active participant in the creation of the work, bringing their own physicality, psychological presence, and lived experience.
Sensuality is neither exaggerated nor concealed, but allowed to emerge as a natural condition of being embodied.
At its core, Self-Possessed asks a simple but enduring question:
What does it look like to be fully at home in one’s body?
Participation
Adults 18 years of age or older are invited to participate in a collaborative figure study. The project welcomes individuals across a wide spectrum of ages, identities, and lived experiences.
Prior modeling experience is not required.
Sessions are intentionally unhurried and guided with minimal choreography, allowing subjects to inhabit their bodies naturally rather than perform for the camera.
Comfort, communication, and mutual trust are central to the process.
Approach
This project involves full nudity and is grounded in a fine-art practice that prioritizes presence, agency, and psychological authenticity.
There is no singular body type sought for this work. What matters most is a willingness to engage openly with the experience of being seen while remaining self-directed within the frame.
Because this work engages the body in a state of openness and full embodiment, natural physiological responses may occur. These are understood as part of the human experience and are approached with professionalism, discretion, and respect.
Sessions are conducted privately and professionally, with ongoing consent and respect guiding every stage of the collaboration.
Compensation
Participation is compensated. Details are discussed transparently in advance so expectations are clear and mutually understood.
Use and Presentation
The work is intended for gallery exhibition, juried shows, publications, and curated collections.
Potential image use is discussed openly prior to participation, and no individual is obligated to public presentation without clear agreement.
Inquiries
Those interested in participating are invited to reach out via the contact page with a brief note of interest.