Fine Arts Photography comes with its fair share of teasing from family and friends. It’s hard for some to understand that photographing the female body can be a serious form of artistic expression. I thoroughly enjoy the entire process – from the principle photography to editing to website development and publication. Even writing this blog fills my soul with joy.
A friend once asked me, “Don’t you fall in love with your models?” My first reaction was to laugh. Not at the underlying dig that was implied, but because I immediately knew my answer:
“My eternal challenge is to capture my model’s essence. I fall in love with the art that she represents. Through this relentless pursuit, I’m able to take great photographs.”
My eternal challenge is to capture my model’s essence. I fall in love with the art that she represents.
Through this relentless pursuit, I’m able to take great photographs.
I tend to get comments like, “That’s a good gig!” and a slap on the back. At the other end of the spectrum, many aren’t able to grasp the professionalism needed to be a good fine arts photographer and the vital importance of a good reputation. They see my work as a sort of an abhorrent perversion.
This was a conversation I had with a relative at a dinner party at the beginning of my fine arts photography journey (i.e., Keep in mind that my entire family was also sitting at the table):
- “Do you still take those photos?” asked my relative.
- “Yes”, I replied.
- “I don’t like your photos”, she said.
- “If you don’t like my photos, then why do you look at them?”
- “Well,… they show up on my Facebook.”
- “You know that you can block me on Facebook, right? That way you won’t see my posts anymore.”
- “No, I couldn’t do that. I wouldn’t block you. That doesn’t seem right.” (read: I still need to monitor what you’re doing).
- “But if you don’t like my photos then you should block me. Bring me your phone and I’ll show you how to block me.” I said.
- “No, No,… it’s OK. I don’t want to block you. It’s just that you remind me of when I was young and my perverted father wanted to take pictures of naked women.”
- “Wow!”, I responded, “OK…. you should definitely block me.”
People are entitled to their own opinion and I recognize that I’ll never see eye-to-eye with everyone. 
Dusil Photography captures exquisite moments with models who dare to be vulnerable and enter the world of sensuality. I’ve been blessed with the freedom to explore their deepest emotions. Whether it’s alluring curves or a seductive gaze, each photograph tells her story. My portfolio reflects a seamless fusion of feminine beauty and compassion.
