Peter Hegre Photography

Fans of sensual imagery will likely take a keen interest in Peter Hegre photography. Peter Hegre is one of the most successful photographers of the nude female body in the world, and his work has appeared in countless international magazines. This article will provide a brief biography of Peter Hegre and take you on a tour of his most notable work. Bear in mind that Hegre's photography is very evocative, so be warned that many of the links in this article will take you to websites that contain explicit nude images.

Peter Hegre Photography

Peter Hegre was born in 1969 in Norway. He is a famous photographer, who has made his mark on the industry primarily through his work with nude women. He studied in the United States at California's Brooks Institute of Photography and in New York, but then moved back to Norway where he continued to refine his craft. His work has been shown at galleries around the world, and he has been credited with helping create what he calls the new nude, which is a more natural and intimate style. He presently lives with his wife Luba Shumeyko, a well-known model, who he has photographed extensively. They divide their time between Paris and Portugal.

Hegre's work has won numerous awards including the Photographer of the Year at the 2001 Erotic Prizes in London. He has also published numerous books including:

• My Wife – 2000
• My Book – 2000
• Russian Lolita – 2002
• Luba – 2003
• Wild Shaven Angel – 2003
• 100 Naked Girls – 2004
• 100 Nude Models – 2006
• Marketa – 2006

The following links provide samples of Hegre's work:

• Hegre-Art: Hegre-Art is Peter Hegre's official website. Founded in 2002, the site showcases Hegre's work and is the highest ranked site in the world dedicated solely to the female nude. The site has plenty of free content, but to access the bulk of the content you will need to subscribe. Subscribers have access to more than 100,000 images that are updated daily, as well as 300 original films. You can even purchase limited edition signature prints of some of Hegre's most famous photos on his site. This is the portal for all things Peter Hegre, and it’s the first place you should visit to get a sense of his work.

• Hegre Beauties: Hegre Beauties is a free gallery with an extensive free collection of Hegre's art. Some of the links here take you to other sites, but if you just want to take a quick look at some of Hegre's most famous images, this is a good site to visit.

• Hegre Spot: Hegre Spot is sort of a Peter Hegre fan site. The site does a nice job of presenting some of Hegre's photo shoots in their entirety, and arranges them in a clean interface without a lot of advertising or other distractions. The site also provides a brief biography of all the models that are photographed.

• Hegre Archives: Another site with some great Hegre content is Hegre Archives.

If you really want to get a sense of a photographer's work, nothing can compare to having a book of their photographs. The resolution of the prints on paper is so much higher than on the Internet. If you are a fan of Hegre's work, then consider picking up one of his books.

Peter Hegre continues to expand his influence in the nude photography community, and his work continues to grow in popularity. It will be interesting to see where this young photographer's career goes from here.

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