#questions for chlobody

[chlobody]

As an artist I love a lot of these shots. The contrast between the natural human form and the natural spaces chosen (especially the ones with a lot of open space and rust/decay going about) is so different than what you’d expect for photography showing so much. It’s pretty amazing. If my country weren’t so prudish these would be great in exhibit.

I really appreciate that! @ohseephotography is the true artist behind it all. He has quite the eye for all composition, color and lighting aspects as well as finding the locations that appeal to our art. I am merely a muse.

Unfortunately, an obvious challenge that we frequently come across in natural spaces is.. natural light! Natural light is not easy to work with, especially in harsh sun conditions. There are so many challenges that come with shooting our photos. Having fellow artists appreciate the art behind it and not just the nudity, fuels us. It reminds us why we create these images. Thank you 🤍

[chlobody]

What got you into posing nude? Like, how did you get comfortable sharing your body the way you do?

Here comes my novel response to this awesome question - sorry in advance!

Nature was my number one inspiration. I fell in love with being in my natural form outside, as we were intended to be. One thing I preach as a nudist - I AM NOT MY BODY. I am so much more than a flesh bag with limbs that my soul resides in. I am my heart, my mind and beliefs. Sharing your words, thoughts and love is so much more sacred and sexy than flashing a nude body ever could be. To me, being naked in front of people non-sexually couldn’t feel less awkward for me. Those who know my soul, my dreams and hopes… receive my true sacredness. Understand that just because someone saw your naked body, DOES NOT mean they own any part of you, or know anything about you on the inside. Nudity is not sacred unless you hold it in your mind as that. Then, you will forever feel uncomfortable being nude unless it’s with a special someone (which is totally fine, too). Just don’t judge others who ARE comfortable with something you view as the most vulnerable a human can get. Because it’s just not.

What got me into posing nude, is truly my journey of OnlyFans and content creation. I had no choice but to turn to creating content as a source of income during the pandemic while living in the rural country. Soon, “professional photographers” - aka, horny men with cameras - started to contact me asking to shoot, they could help me shoot content, etc.. as you might think, that did lead to some uncomfortable situations and learning lessons.

Diving into the world of posing nude is not easy nor self-explanatory. You eventually find your people, who respect you and have safety and comfort as top priorities, but that normally does not happen at first. I’m lucky to have learned all my lessons with who is and who isn’t safe to work with right off the bat. By learning how to get references for photographers and staying away from unsafe ones, I’ve gotten to embrace and open my nudist world up completely, meeting beautiful people in the process. I hate that I had to learn the hard way, but now I can give other aspiring nude artists a bit of guidance from my experience.

[chlobody]

Have you ever been caught shooting nude at a location? If so, what did you do?

Yup! It varies each time, sometimes I’m in such a pose zone that I won’t see people walking up. Talk about instant panic! Usually, someone hears or sees someone starting to approach and we scramble to get the cover up (usually a towel or dress).

For a fun story time though - one time while shooting with @ohseephotography on a bridge over a rushing river, I was in the zone and some people started walking up behind him. Neither of us heard them approach because of the loud water below and I had to be in full focus mode, because the position I was in was a bit dangerous if not paying attention. It was a group of older men, all whom just kept walking past us, except for the oldest guy, who just stood there and watched! I remember looking up and panicking, pointing at him so that @ohseephotography could see, LOL! He eventually went on his way, harmless and said nothing. Usually people say nothing, or will make some comment about how I made their day lol.

I truly try my best to avoid anyone ever seeing me and am successful in that about 80-90% of the time. I hope to never come across someone that is offended by it!

[chlobody]

Not sure how you do it but damn, you really find the most amazing places for your photography. These places are amazing and you incorporate it all in the pictures very well

What a compliment! It’s all @ohseephotography ‘s work. He finds our locations and takes almost all of my photos! I’m just his model and muse 😇

[chlobody]

Do you have any dream locations you’d like to see or shoot that you haven’t had a chance to visit yet?

Since you’ve shot in Appalachia (where I grew up) I wondered if you’d ever had a chance to visit Roan Mountain when it’s in full bloom. As a kid I loved getting lost in the Rhododendron blooms. Even with the mountain full of visitors you could find little corners that felt like your own little flower covered kingdom.

I haven’t been to Roan Mountain, but it sounds magical! I definitely got some glimpses of Rhododendron blooms this season, but not enough!

My dream location to shoot… the list could go on and on! If I could truly pick anywhere, I’d like to create out of the country, in places like Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, etc. Our world has so much beauty, I’d be beyond lucky to experience what outside of the USA has to offer and create with that.

Dream locations in the USA - Glacier National Park and Montana as a whole. I’ve already gotten opportunities to shoot with the beautiful Oregon and Washington state coastal forests, but I’d love to go back there as well. Of all places, the biggest part of my heart and soul is there, no doubt.

[chlobody]

Do you ever hook up in the places you shoot?

Nope! I enter each photoshoot environment with goals to create nude art without sexual intention and interaction. Nudity is normal. Nudity is not always sexual. It’s important to me that my work portrays that, even if there are still occasionally people who will only view it sexually.

Most of the places I shoot are abandoned buildings and nature trails, which are not adequate places to “hook up” anyway. When I get naked for photoshoots - sex, hooking up, and anything related to that are the last thing talked or thought about. My body is not sexual, it is a body. That is what I want captured. When I am in a private setting and wanting to have sex, that is when I believe my body is sexual. I realize not everyone will see it the same way.

I really do not wish for my nude body to be seen as “sexy” when it is contorted and dynamically posed in an outdoors or urbex setting. Hope this makes sense <3 and thank you for the question.

[chlobody]

How much research goes into where you do your photo shoots?

It depends on the spot, but majority of the time - an IMMENSE amount of research is done for my photoshoot locations, especially abandoned spots. Secluded nature trails/overlooks and safe, abandoned spots are not easy to find.

@ohseephotography does all of our research and from hours of deep dives on the internet, he has a solid amount of abandoned spaces, nature trails with promising views and off the beaten path spots pinned and listed. He has been considering making a Patreon to give valuable advice and tips to those wanting to learn how to research properly to find spots, so if that’s something that interests anyone, comment here or tell him!

Thanks for the thoughtful question! I think the behind the scenes factor of research to find these spots we shoot in is often overlooked.

[chlobody]

I'm sure you've been asked this before, but I can't find anything of you stating this. Are you alright with being used as an image/pose reference for artists? I've been meaning to study anatomy and you and ohseephotography's shots are so unique compared to many other artistic nude models.

Also, do you know any male artistic nude models? I want to study both sexes, and am curious if you have any suggestions.

Thank you for your time!

Thank you for asking! I absolutely consent to my poses and images to be used as references for drawings, paintings, any mediums! I love seeing the work people create from my posing, so do send me the results if you’d like.

I unfortunately do not directly know any male artistic nude models but they’re out there! Just less common, sadly.

[chlobody]

Do you ever enjoy nude recreation in a social setting, like a nude beach or AANR club?

Absolutely! Have only had one experience where someone was disrespectful and creepy. Any other time has been pleasant and fun! Wherever it’s legal/permitted, I’m never turning down the opportunity!

[chlobody]

Hi beautiful Chloe!

I love your amazing content whether you're posing alone or with other women, which leads to my question, and I apologize if you've already answered this at some point...

How do you talk friends into posing nude with you for shoots?

I once knew someone who did photoshoots with other women for her OF, nothing sexual, but they were always set up with each other by the photographer.

Is that how it is with your photoshoots, where the photographer is the one who sets it all up with other women, or are they your actual friends?

I ask because I would love to do photoshoots with friends one day, but I don't know how to ask them.

Thank you 💜

Great question, and thanks for your kind words! Often, my shoots with other models are set up by photographers. Occasionally, I will more organically meet another model through social media and then we plan to shoot together, but about 9 times out of 10, I meet other nude models through photographers wanting to set up group shoots.

I have met so many truly amazing and inspiring women through these group shoots and cannot be more grateful to the photographers that included me in those experiences.

Know this: if you feel like your friends would share an interest of capturing nudist art in nature with you, GO FOR IT! Don’t be afraid to ask your true friends about a photo shoot like that. Your real pals will either let you know that’s not their thing and love you anyway, or be so down! People surprise ya sometimes!

Remember - It’s important to communicate openly and present a nudist art shoot to your friends with as much info as possible. Set it up with a trusted photographer in a safe, comfortable and secluded space.

[chlobody]

What made you get into naturism?

I’ve always enjoyed hiking growing up. My childhood best friend was a nature girl and she taught me a lot. When I started modeling, I occasionally had shoots outside, and started realizing more and more how much I connected with nature, especially in the nude. My natural form. Couldn’t get enough of expressing myself outside after that. I feel closer with mother nature everyday 🌎🌿🤍

[chlobody]

Are you ok with people using your photos as drawing references? If so, are you ok with posting (with credit to you and the photographer ofc)? Thank you for your time!

Absolutely! I love sharing any art that someone has created inspired from my photos!

[chlobody]

I used to peruse ModelMayhem. Looking at the model's pages and the photographer's pages I honestly couldn't make heads or tails of whether the photographers pay the models for a shoot, or if the models pay the photographers, or both. Can you tell us how it works, and if it's different in the fine art nude community as opposed to just plain "adult" content?

Great questions! ModelMayhem is where experienced models can put themselves out there to all different level photographers looking to book them for their experience and talent. The lines can occasionally blur, but more “erotic” shoots could be considered “plain adult content” and you won’t find many models that offer to shoot that on MM.

The differences in “erotic/adult content” shoots and “fine art nude” shoots are the setting, posing and overall theme/concept. Fine art nude is not usually intended to arouse and if you’re consuming it that way, you may be missing the art behind it all. Nudity is not always sexual. Nudity is normal. Nudity is how we all come into this world. That being said, there’s still a time and place for fine art nude shoots.

I wouldn’t send a beginner model looking to build her portfolio by paying photographers or doing TFP with them to MM, but that doesn’t mean it could also be a useful place for them to grow. You’re just more likely to find photographers looking for experienced models that can help THEM build their portfolio, make prints, etc. — hope this makes sense.