Featuring over 16 inspiring women, Vantage Overhead is a figure photography photo book of 100 art images taken from a distinct overhead viewpoint. Each photo’s aerial perspective presents the viewer with a visual curiosity.
From this distinct viewing angle, the series depicts nude women in an eclectic range of poses, accentuating their flexible figures through the use of props, and deliberate framing. Rendered in vivid colors, the photos strike a balance between idealized and realistic, situating them within the longstanding artistic tradition of depicting the feminine figure.
Every photo’s aerial perspective presents the viewer with a visual paradox—unlike grounded observers, we’re granted the sensation of divine viewpoint over each scene. This physical distance allows us to witness arrangements we normally couldn’t at eye level.
To continue to evolve and be creative as an artist means giving oneself new challenges. Sometimes, these challenges mean imposing new rules on oneself, or changing the creative approach altogether. Vantage Overhead is one such approach, requiring a new way of composing. For the artist, it means starting over, exploring various possibilities (often through trial and error), and discovering new things.
The unexpected overhead viewpoint can dispel preconceptions and provide an arresting image. The bird’s-eye aesthetic also allows for more stylized presentations that highlight each model’s unique attributes. Colorful accessories infuse liveliness into the photos, directing our attention toward their bold focal points. Usually expressing sensuality, the women in this series are captivatingly resilient and autonomous. Their nakedness amidst an array of belongings, including the occasional article of clothing, is an expression of continued vigor.
