Michelle Gutierrez

I am a queer Venezuelan photographer, based in Berlin since 2014. I work with studio and street photography, but mostly I like to combine elements of portraits and erotica. My aim is to focus on a wide range of body shapes performing sexuality and sensuality in different ways in order to demonstrate beauty and intimacy in its many forms. Through my work, I challenge social norms around beauty standards, intimacy, and erotica. With time, my work has steered towards portraits that are both soft yet powerful, focusing on the intimate moments I’m able to share with the models and friends. For me the most vital aspect of photographic work extends beyond merely performing a job, but rather being present as an individual and connecting with every face, body, and energy present in front of my camera. Thus, my aims to create a bond with the models before shooting as I asserts this allows the latter to feel comfortable and relaxed in showing their true selves.