Jim Wilkinson
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I have been involved with photography for about seven years. Most of my earlier work involved shooting urban and architectural images in Europe. Three years ago I began to photograph the male nude, which is my primary focus at the present time. I have an extensive collection of mid-century male photography and paintings. There is no doubt that the photographers and artists who so beautifully captured those men on film and canvas have influenced how I interpret what I see today. It has been said that each snowflake is unique. I see each moment in time as an intersection of subject, emotion, light and movement. It is my goal to try to capture some of those unique moments/images before they "melt" away. I prefer to use non-professional male models. What grabs my attention initially is usually the model’s eyes, mouth and facial structure. A perfect body is not a requirement and I've found that often it is a detriment. What I try to capture is the model’s "soul": that unique combination of personality, heart and past experiences that makes each flesh and blood man a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
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