Although dynamic and interesting to look at, and as a one day historical testimony, Richardson’s body of work consists of often recurring topics. He enjoys placing A-listers in ordinary situations, where he often uses disposable camera as well. A great portion of his work investigates human sexuality, the ideas, the concepts, the prejudices and the obscurity of what lies behind sex, where he portrays his subject completely nude, openly engaging in fake or real sexual acts, displaying the hidden corners of their bodies. Very frequently, his models are shot together with the photographer or alone, wearing his glasses, pretending to be Terry. This photograph is actually a beautifully shot frame.
The flashing and topless trend continues even now. Terry Richardson's nude photo above was taken in August 2014, at some truck stop. Besides the properly framed shot and the interesting line-up of trucks with a daring girl half naked in front, contextually, this piece actually explores deeper problematics of American truck stations, often centers of prostitution and offences revolving around it.
By photographing nude people, Terry Richardson consciously questions our modern day beauty standards. These breasts appear pretty after the first glance, but looking more carefully we uncover a scar-looking tissue underneath, suggesting they may be fake. Are they still as beautiful as they were with the first look? And if so, does that justify the procedure?
Observing Terry Richardson nsfw photographs more carefully, we can uncover many referential shots, such as this one. Very classically erotic, this photograph of Robyn taken in 2012 evokes the golden era of Hollywood, divas at their peak, while the model bathes in the light of the flash, with her milky skin contrasting the rugged wooden floor. This half-nude is portrayed with the perfect balance of subtle, sensuality and sex appeal.
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