inkBLOT is a twenty piece collection of Artistic Nudes. I created this collection by first shooting each model in the traditional way. Using various photographic techniques I transformed that style of photography into another conceptual image.  The standard format that I used for all of the images shows how I manipulated lighting to reflect positive and negative space and converted color to black and white. As a way to individualize each image, I either re-entered color, added geometric shapes or used multiple layers.  Those details are also nude images.  And some images are compiled of all techniques such as SpinalTap. My intent is to redefine this genre of art through a new modernistic view by removing the attached taboo. It's all mental.

inkBLOT

This collection is a very special collection for me. It encompasses two very important periods in my career.

Journalism/Editorial

Fashion was my first love. The way clothing forms the body, textiles, and the construction fascinates me beyond words. Furthering this infringement, I began to shoot fashion in 2007. My obsession turned into an occupation.   Whether it was a creative makeup or the elaborate settings I combined this with my artistic eye to enhance clothing by giving it another point-of-view. These images are from editorials, campaigns, and the love of fashion.

Creative Fashion

This collection consist of images that I specifically create to promote my artsy.

Signature

Montage is a collection of single images that are formed from many. During my domestic and international travels, I often explore the city in which I'm working.  On my tour, I seek out that city's essence. Besides its culture, it usually is its architecture. Historical buildings excites me. After I find these building and photograph them, I layer them to make another point of view. Using the same technique I have now started introducing a human element to these montages. The Theatre of Kabuki and Sambo Basquiat show this added feature.

Montage

Orchids are my favorite flower.  My grandmother's right ear was shaped like a Masdevallia orchid.  She's is my greatest inspiration.  When I'm photographing, I always have one on set. And my homes are filled with them.   Having them beside me is comforting, and reminds me to stay focus. This collection is very sacred to me for all the above reasons.

Ruby's Ear

Photographing Nudes started my photography career in 2006. I view the human form exactly as it was intended to be viewed, God Like. Removing the veil of clothing enables us to see the true content of life.  Using first the basics of photography, I impose various techniques to shift the viewer's perception of nudity. My intent is to remove the taboo that surrounds nudity. It's important to me that the viewer connections on a personal level so that they can identify with one's self.

Monèt Kittrell