Honorable Mention

Shadow is her dress
DESCRIPTION
Dorka, a young Hungarian model, has been my muse for several years. She stands completely nude, captured in profile, her head gently tilted back, eyes closed - radiating serenity and introspection. The background is a vivid red, animated by soft pink circles of varying sizes. These round forms introduce a subtle geometric structure, contrasting with the sensual curves of Dorka’s body.A large shadow traces across her form like a delicate garment. It veils her left breast, the curves of her bottom, and her most intimate area, while only half of her right breast remains visible. Her nudity is evident, yet not entirely disclosed - both revealed and concealed. This visual language exemplifies my style, which does not seek to fully reveal the nude body, but rather to elevate it. I aim to shift the focus from conventional eroticism to artistic nudes, from the explicit to the emotionally resonant.
In this picture, light and shadow are not merely instruments of exposure - they shape and transform. They direct the viewer’s attention toward the interplay of form and presence, rather than straightforward revelation. The image occupies a space between sensuality and homage, celebrating the elegance of the female body without reducing it to mere attraction.
Dorka’s presence is not distant nor performative - it is calm, grounded, and emotionally textured. The picture suggests that beauty lies not in the extent of what is exposed, but in how the subject is seen: through nuance, through contrast, through restraint. "Shadow is her dress" is ultimately about how the female form can be both present and transformed - how form, shadow, and emotion combine to create something quietly powerful.
AUTHOR
Eric is a French amateur photographer who is often considered an artist due to his international awards and his distinctive approach to nude photography. For over 20 years, he has explored the sensual beauty of the female form. Germany, Hungary, and Croatia are the main countries where he creates his art.His pictures have been printed in respected magazines, books, and catalogues from contests and exhibitions, and have also been shown in four exhibitions - both solo and group - highlighting his presence within the photography community. Eric’s artistic development has been shaped by collaborations and mentorships - from early technical training with German photographer Arboulan to a deepening artistic sensibility under Hungarian artists Szeni Jung and Sandor Benkoe, who continues to coach him.
Eric’s approach combines refined technique with emotional depth. While he has done a great deal of studio work in the past, he now prefers to shoot outdoors, embracing natural light. His style transcends conventional eroticism to feature models in stories and narratives that don’t focus on nudity, while both revealing and concealing their nude form.
Having worked with over 100 amateur models, Eric’s work is a passionate dialogue between artist and model, where sensuality and emotional truth meet. The best way to describe his passion is through the words of Richard Avedon: “If a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it’s as though I’ve neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up.”