With a nuanced approach to this classic style of artistic expression, Laurie Klein elevates the female nude to ethereal levels through the use of digital infrared (IR) photography. Using IR-modified cameras, she designs scenes of her models in evocative natural settings that transform them into fairies, nymphs, and goddesses. In this book, she explores the creation of sixty of her most evocative images, revealing the artistic concepts underlying the scene selection, the choice of model, and the pose. For each of the featured portraits, supporting images show simple variations other ideas Klein explored during the same session and offer unique insight into the evolving process of photographic creation. While specific techniques offer insight into the challenges of digital IR imaging, photographers working in any medium will find valuable insights to enhance their approach to fine-art nude photography. AUTHOR: When you first meet Laurie Klein you might guess that she helps empower women, but you would never guess her method - Infrared Photography. She is known today as both a successful photographer with a signature style, and an instructor of healing workshops that celebrate women by helping them re-discover their core purpose, strengths, passions and joys. Her lifelong commitment to the art of photography began 41 years ago in high school. I didn’t really discover my passion, my passion discovered me. Laurie said. Turning from just taking pretty pictures, Laurie sought to perfect her craft by attending the photography program at R.I.T. and then getting her M.F.A. from Ohio University. Later, Ansel Adams became one of her heroes and mentors. He taught her that discovering her own artistic voice was the gateway to becoming a fine artist. Today, she is recognized mostly for her signature infrared photography. Her work is held in private collections and museums. She is sought after for her exclusive commissions and extraordinary creativity workshops. Laurie’s unique way of using infrared photography, and the caring, personal way she captured her subject’s innermost emotions almost always became a transformational experience for both photographer and client. Today, she calls that The Laurie Klein Experience. As time went on, she added to her shoots, the wisdom, ritual and spirituality that only 30 years’ experience can gather. Photographs throughout
