@merc1962.bsky.social
Avid photographer since 2017. Shown and awarded in numerous art galleries in U.S.A. and Europe in several photographic Art Genre. Based out of Dubuque, Iowa AI is labeling many of my artistic nude and fine art as "explicit"- it’s not!
Golden hour a shoot along the river at a state park in Iowa with Geneva-https://www.instagram.com/_genevagrace/ #blue #sensual #goldenhour #barefoot #iowagirl #modeling #canonphotography #louisvitton #ripplesinwater
26.10.2025 16:18 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The sun faded fast, and blue hour was nearly gone as we finished a shoot in a rock structure at a state park in Iowa with Geneva-https://www.instagram.com/_genevagrace/ #blue #sensual #bluehour #barefoot #iowagirl #modeling #canonphotography
26.10.2025 03:37 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Suzy Q. at the perimeter of a racetrack event in illinois. #longlimbed #Shadows #artnude #notexplicit #fineartphotography #nudeart
12.10.2025 08:10 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Nutty Nurse-on call. Just call her Nurse Rached. #oneflewoverthecuckoosnest #asylum #abandoned #uniform #spoof #artnude #artistic #garters
10.10.2025 01:45 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Melissa and I had to mutually postpone a shoot date yesterday, But here are a couple images from 2023-our first meeting and portrait session. She is a gem! @melissatroutt.bsky.social #artportraiture #nudeart #canon #ambientlight #graceinpose #artnude #iowa
28.08.2025 22:30 — 👍 65 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0Yes, basically.
16.08.2025 02:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0If you stopped using all imagery in your feed. Wouldn't that just objectify, and reverse engineer the fact that people can live in a natural state of themselves without it being some kind of "premium" content? No, that is not You, but someone on the outside that has to try and manage everything.
15.08.2025 02:08 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The oldest commercial building in Wilmington, ill. some creative art poses during some ongoing rebuilding/remodeling. The lovely model Mellisa in human form art. #canonphotography #urbanexplore #kicksonroute66 #artnude #nudeartphotography #historical
13.08.2025 02:12 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Outside escape during a group shoot event at Columbus Ohio, with CoreyBeth. #staircase #sunshinelover #nudeart #artnude #humanart #Ohio #iowa #canonphotography
08.08.2025 12:25 — 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Old industrial sites or features can make for fun posing opportunities. Stephy and I are likely coming back here in the fall. This is in central Illinois. #longlegged #denimshorts #urbanxplore #justforfun
30.07.2025 14:06 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Columbus Ohio, Club Princeton organized group shoot event. The wonderful @edenartmodel.bsky.social
We utilized two different wardrobes plus nude in six different areas. She is a joy to work with! #artnude #beautifulpose #nudeartphotography #classiclooks #canonphotography #artgallery
River shoreline at Iowa with @lizzyyybabyyy427.bsky.social A gentle breeze aided with insect repellant. The sky hazy with wildfire smoke brought in from western states. NOT EXPLICIT, just art. More edits to finish set yet. #fineartnude #rivervalley #sundress #water #nudeart #bodyjewelry #blondes
03.06.2025 13:20 — 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
An old storm damaged barn that I was able use for a couple shoots with Macy and Magenta in 2024 has now been bulldozed and filled. NOT explicit- ART!
#rustic #countrybarn #artnude #lightandshadows #nudeartphotography #inked #tattoomodel
2023 with the wonderful Claire near Paonia Colorado in a private valley ranch setting. #artinhumanform #westernskies #colorado #nudeart #nudenotnaked #artnudephotography #paonia #ranchlife #water #canonphotography #artgallery
11.05.2025 07:27 — 👍 21 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
A little roadtrip with a model friend yielded an abandoned neglected public school building. We shot in a few locations within, this was just inside main entrance on our way back out. #artnude #nudeartposes #ambientlight #softshadows #dannielle #versatile #Glassdoors #canon #thoseeyes
22.04.2025 03:16 — 👍 13 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Macy-mlw modeling. A storm damaged but very stable building for most part. #fineartnude #hippiechick #artnudephotography #nudemodel #rustic #sunnyskies #tatted #canon6d
29.03.2025 13:31 — 👍 25 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
All 6ft 1 inch plus add the heels, of Autumn Rose model graces a downtown Dubuque Iowa office courtyard. Several models and I find a bit of fun bringing lingerie out in public spaces. She is versatile and stunning!! #lingerie #royalblue #highheels #longlegged #urbanlooks #outinplainsight #classy
28.03.2025 02:51 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The wonderful Dixie - www.instagram.com/missdrechtdid/ in a private loft collection in Chicago area. The first image has been accepted into the upcoming Seattle Erotic arts Festival. www.seaf.art #artnude #fineartphotography #burlesque #nudeartpose #artgalleryshowing #spectacles #nudeartpose #dancer
16.03.2025 04:20 — 👍 19 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Alma,model from Dubuque posed in this tunnel early summer 2024. The image with light overhead has been accepted by jurors to be part of an exhibit coming up at Blank Wall Gallery in Athens Greece www.blankwallgallery.com #graffiti #denim #fishnet #denimandboots #artgallery #artphotography #artmode
12.03.2025 21:01 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Ambient light from adjoining room,and setting sunlight reflecting off house across the street. Fast changing color and shadow. My friend Orah that has modeled for me numerous times. #artnude #artmodel #fineartnude #artmodeling #artphotography #redhairedbeauty #tatted #ambientlight
07.03.2025 17:13 — 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Long limbed Chrystina at Dubuque Iowa. The car is awesome too. 1960 Ford Ranchwagon. #tailfins #3onthetree #legsandheels #classiccar #green #teensybikini #ford #pinup
02.03.2025 00:24 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0wonderful- just followed you. The model turned photographer words hit an interesting note too. I am always honored when i get to work with models that do both, that they chose and entrust in me. holding the bar high is good for everyone!
27.02.2025 01:59 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Some indoor looks with Ykan, I hope to work with her outdoors in some urban x-plore looks in upcoming months. #longlegged #beauty #boots #fashionmodel #blackandwhite
22.02.2025 06:01 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Low Key art in human form. With @lizzyyybabyyy427.bsky.social at Dubuque Iowa. I can be found on the insta also-https://www.instagram.com/sleepy.hollow.image/
#lowkeylightimg #bwphotography #fineartnude #artisticnude #abstract #bodyjewelry #canonphotography #midwestmodel #internationallyawarded
An old care center in Iowa featuring model bsky.app/profile/cthu... A couple images in that set have made jurors choice into art gallery exhibitions. I like to see my work presented to appreciative public display when possible. #abandoned #ravenhaired #differentisgood #darkthemed
14.02.2025 05:10 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
My fine art nude image titled "Exotic Shadows" with the model Xuan has been accepted by jurors to be featured in the art display at www.rochestereroticartfest.org in Auburn New York. This is one of the premier erotic arts festivals. #nudeart #eroticart #ravenhairedbeauty #Fineartnude #lowkey
12.02.2025 17:24 — 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Very deep contrast of dappled shadows and sunlight for Shanna's first outdoor shoot. She called me spur of the moment as she was passing through my area on a warm autumn day. #artnude #lightandshadowplay #blondeshavemorefun #fineartnude #naturelover #walkinthewoods #treehugger #nudeart
10.02.2025 16:06 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The perfect metal triangle for this pose!!! Shot by @alantowerphoto.bsky.social
23.01.2025 00:43 — 👍 317 🔁 12 💬 12 📌 2A defined shape and boundaries of space is just as impressive as open outdoor nature-scapes!
10.02.2025 15:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A splash of color to warm the cold of winter #nudephotography #nudeart #nude #nudemodel #artnude #fineartnude #model #art #photography #sensual #nudeartphotography #boudoir #fineart #portrait #naked #artisticnude #nudeartmodel #nudephoto #boudoirphotography #bnw #fineartphotography #sexy
07.02.2025 13:38 — 👍 484 🔁 14 💬 7 📌 5
