Inspiration for my photographs comes through observations of life and light.  Although I experiment with photographic themes, my focus is the translation of the nude of everyday women into timeless pieces of art.  I work with 35mm film because of its textural quality and endless possibilities for exploration.  The majority of my work is created in the studio where I can control light, which is my favorite tool.  Light is a silent language that creates visual depth and directs the viewer to specific points of focus. My set design is influenced by communication with my subject and as a result the characterization of each subject varies from shoot to shoot.  I photograph only non-models because they possess a more fluid self-expression.  Some artists draw on the repetition of themes, but I tend to portray each woman in a different way than the one before.  I find my challenge in the variation of the approach and in the need to capture the moment in just one roll of film. You will find more from Guenter Knop at: http://www.guenterknop.com/

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