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Honorable Mention / People: Body & Nudes

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EDWARD OLIVE

Portraits of male model by lake in black and white
Portraits of male model by lake in black and white
Portraits of male model by lake in black and white
Portraits of male model by lake in black and white
Portraits of male model by lake in black and white
Portraits of male model by lake in black and white
Portraits of male model by lake in black and white
Portraits of male model by lake in black and white
Portraits of male model by lake in black and white
EDWARD OLIVE
Portraits of male model by lake in black and white

Portraits of male model friend in black in black and white digital photograph at Pantano de San Juan Madrid Spain summer 2024. From a series shot that day when we went to swim and have a picnic.

Full Frame Sony A/RIV ILCE-7RM4 Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD at 63mm at f2.8 Shutterspeed 1/250s or 1/160s Iso 80 Natural sunset ambient light or off camera flash strobe Godox ad200 or combined light sources.

Author
Edward Olive is a British-born, Madrid-based multidisciplinary artist who transitioned from a career as a commercial litigation lawyer in London and Paris to become a renowned fine art and commercial photographer. Since 2005, he has developed a signature "cinematic" aesthetic rooted in the use of analog film, vintage cameras, and handmade darkroom techniques.

Key Expertise
Fine Art & Analog: Specialist in silver gelatin and C-type prints, often using expired film for a raw, lo-fi texture.

Photography Genres: Acclaimed for high-end wedding photojournalism, corporate portraits, and artistic nudes.

Commercial Success: His imagery frequently appears on book covers, music albums, and in global editorial publications.

The "Polymath" Edge: Beyond the lens, Olive is a professional actor, voiceover artist, and communication coach.

His work balances the grit of street photography with the elegance of classical portraiture, focusing on authentic emotion and timeless composition.

Website
http://www.edwardolive.info/

Instagram
@edwardolive1
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