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Author A. K. Nicholas Biographical Information

Overview

A. K. Nicholas is an American photographer who has spent over twenty years recruiting and working with nude models. He comes from a family of artists and is influenced by travels to more than three dozen countries. He creates images that are exhibited in galleries, licensed for publication, and used for instruction. In his books you'll learn from his twenty years of successes (and even some mistakes) with hundreds of nude models.

First Nude Shoot

His first figure shoot occurred as an art student, and quite unexpectedly. After asking a classmate if he could photograph her, she entered the studio and fully disrobed, assuming that is what he had intended.

Exhibits

From the age of nineteen, Nicholas' photographs have sold through exhibits in commercial galleries, been licensed through stock photography agencies, and appeared books and other publications. His exhibit work consists mainly of photo montage, printed up to forty-eight inches wide.

Publication

Nicholas has written a few books and numerous articles. His books include how-to's for nude photography and pictorial books that explore and celebrate beauty. Published books are listed here.

Education & Background

Nicholas began teaching photography while still in college, taking over the advanced photographic techniques class after the instructor became ill for several weeks. After his education, Nicholas continued to teach photography both in public institutions and privately. He has multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's in art and has worked both as a professional photographer and a freelance artist.

A. K. Nicholas is influenced by travels to dozens ofcountries in South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Orient, and India