The genre of artistic nude photography is among my favorites. I have drawn inspiration from great photographers such as Herb Ritts. I try to capture the human form in a way that depicts body positivity, a oneness with nature, and reveals human vulnerability through images of non-sexualized nudity.
Below is a small sample of artistic nude photos of models I have worked with over the years, as well as some candid shots in public and a few self-portraits. All pictures are copyrighted and not to be reproduced without permission. Please respect the rights of the photographer and the dignity of the subjects and models.
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Nude male model at Blacks Beach. ©2006 Bill Natkin
Nude woman at a dripping spring in a forest in Arizona.
©2006 Bill Natkin
Nude male model at Blacks Beach. ©2006 Bill Natkin
Nude woman dips toe in water at the side of a creek.
©2006 Bill Natkin
A semi-nude woman and her bicycle. ©2017 Bill Natkin
Nudist beach in southern California. ©2005 Bill Natkin
Two models on roadway at night. ©2018 Bill Natkin
Portland WNBR
©2018 Bill Natkin
A naturist enjoying quiet nude sunbathing in the forest.
Blacks Beach. San Diego, CA. ©2005, 2024 Bill Natkin
A group of cyclists ride naked through the city to protest fossil fuel dependency.
©2016 Bill Natkin
A duo in body paint and glitter posed overlooking the city. ©2018 Bill Natkin
A nude woman cools off under a waterfall.
A high resolution copy of this image, suitable for printing and framing, is available at deviantart.com/billnatkin
World Naked Bike Ride
©2016 Bill Natkin
Nude male poses in abandoned house.
©2005 Bill Natkin
Nude male model poses in an abandoned house. ©2005/2024 Bill Natkin
Forest Day Dreams
©2006 Bill Natkin
Woman Dances in Fountain. 2017 World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, OR. ©2017 Bill Natkin
Woman takes a break on the Burnside Bridge during the 2017 World Naked Bike Ride. ©2017 Bill Natkin
Nude male model on beach. ©2006 Bill Natkin
A naked woman rides her bike on the streets of Portland, OR during the 2016 World Naked Bike Ride. ©2016 Bill Natkin
Nude male model at Blacks Beach. ©2006 Bill Natkin
Nude female model in Arizona forest.
©2006 Bill Natkin
Nudity prohibited sign at nude beach boundary. ©2006 Bill Natkin
Naturist model poses at Blacks Beach in San Diego, CA. ©2006 Bill Natkin
Silhouette of naturist. Naked man on beach in Sicily. ©2023 Bill Natkin
Reflection. ©2006 Bill Natkin
Nudist beach in southern California. ©2005 Bill Natkin