The process of creating the images is simple but requires intense strength and poise on the part of the models. Because the images are created at night with only ambient lighting such as dim street lights, long shutter speeds are used, which requires the models to remain as still as statues. Their posing skills are put to the test with difficult contortions — hanging, leaning, and balancing in precarious spots.
The NIGHT NUDES series uses backdrops from well-known urban landmarks to rustic rural landscapes. Easily spotted are nude models posing in front of Toronto’s CN Tower and Distillery District, Halifax’s skyline and Historic Properties, the streets of Old Montreal, and less-known, hidden areas that are off the beaten path.
In 2012, the project expanded to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and in 2016 it expanded again into Montreal, Quebec. As of 2020, twenty-nine models have participated to help create over 170 images (a small selection is shown here). A gallery showing of the images is planned when the series is complete.
If you’re interested in participating in the NIGHT NUDES project (no experience required), you must be 18+ and live in the Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, or Calgary areas. Apply here.
Are you interested in participating in the NIGHT NUDES project? Models must be 18+, must be available after midnight, must be brave and confident, must be located in the Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, or Calgary areas.