Artist Uses UV Photography Techniques To Reveal ‘Raw’ Portraits Of People That We Don’t Normally See (10 Pics)
Pierre-Louis Ferrer picked up photography back in 2006 whilst studying electronic engineering and optical sensors. “In 2012, I began to learn about infrared photography, a niche technique that allowed me to extend the spectrum of my photographs to a world invisible to the naked eye. I am experimenting a lot with this poorly documented technique. I offer an alternative vision of my environment, borrowed from fantasy and mystery,” says the photographer.
Ever since then, he has been working on UV shooting techniques that could be applied to people to reveal the impact of the environment left on their skins. And since three years ago, Ferrer has been dedicating himself completely to his own photography projects, having quit his job as an engineer.
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Clémence
Image credits: Pierre-Louis Ferrer
The author comments that BRUT (RAW) is a photography project comprising of twenty photographs divided into ten diptychs (a painting or carving on two panels hinged like a book). The main goal of the series is to illustrate the raw character of the human being, made possible by the technique of ultraviolet photography.
Rémi
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Lucien
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Each entry of the series consists of two sides. One is meant to show a portrait of a human being devoid of any ornaments, and the other – a more abstract complement – a close-up detail of their bodies.
Estelle
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Vincent
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”Here, no place is given to the alteration of reality. The photographs break the barriers of the skin to reveal the true appearance of each subject, immutable and unfalsifiable. The result is a succession of portraits where sensitivity prevails over plastic beauty, questioning the notion of real and perceived image.”
Manon
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Rudgy
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Each model delivers an intimate view of themselves to the viewer – something they can not perceive themselves. This relationship of intimacy and trust stands in stark contrast to our society.
Chloé
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Amira
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If you wish to acquire a copy of a photograph, here are some things to bear in mind. Each photograph in this series is limited to 12 copies only. Each print is signed, numbered and certified by the artist. Each diptych is inseparable: the corresponding work takes the form of two art prints integrated into a black double window mat and framed by a black aluminum frame. Each of the two prints composing a diptych is printed in 49x35cm for a total frame of 90x60cm. For more info, visit photographer’s website linked above.
Olivier
Image credits: Pierre-Louis Ferrer
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Shows that the sun damages everyone’s skin. So use sunscreen and cover up, doesn’t matter what race you are, the sun will cause damage.
Tanning beds/salons are banned in my state (in Australia) now, thank God. They're no safer than the sun.
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It's a fine experiment, but I don't know why anyone would want to buy pictures of a stranger who looks like they're covered in freckles.
Being a teen of the 80s, (baby oil and sunshine) I seriously would hate to see what my skin looks like. I do get checked yearly (and [now] wear sunscreen daily), but I do not want to see! (I'll let my dermatologist judge for me.)
We used to sit in a big circle as kids, and peel the skin off each other's shoulders and backs. It's horrifying looking back at it.
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OK, but where are the "real-life" pics? This defies the purpose - all I'm seeing is people with a lot of freckles and I've seen a lot of them.
Just another BS artists make in an attempt to differentiate their otherwise absolutely mundane works from others. These are just photo still taken in the ultraviolet spectrum. The technique is known for almost a century, many amateurs tried it at least once (it is rarer than IR though, as the equipment is noticeably more expensive). It is not the 'true' picture (full-spectrum photography is closer to this), just shows something people can't see due to natural limitation, much like radiographic, microscopic or IR photos. And it says nothing about 'society' - every portrait, and especially an act requires trust. Sure, pictures are well-done and not too mainstream, but that's all.
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I wonder what these spots are. I do not think this is only caused by the sun. The article said something about the environment. And as every face/ body has different areas where the spots are more concentrated, I wonder if stuff like for example headphones caused them (see the picture with the ear). At least the article does not say that the spots are caused by the sun.
Oaft, this is horrendous to think about. Sun damage doesn't just happen over night. It is an accumulative effect of many years of baking in the sun/sun beds or just not using a high enough factor sun cream from an early age. Slip on a shirt, slop on some sun cream, slap on a hat and find some shade.
Is there a market for this? I mean quitting your job? #TeamSPF, btw.
I think the point is that these are not visible to the naked eye, only using UV photography.
Load More Replies... Shows that the sun damages everyone’s skin. So use sunscreen and cover up, doesn’t matter what race you are, the sun will cause damage.
Tanning beds/salons are banned in my state (in Australia) now, thank God. They're no safer than the sun.
Load More Replies... It's a fine experiment, but I don't know why anyone would want to buy pictures of a stranger who looks like they're covered in freckles.
Being a teen of the 80s, (baby oil and sunshine) I seriously would hate to see what my skin looks like. I do get checked yearly (and [now] wear sunscreen daily), but I do not want to see! (I'll let my dermatologist judge for me.)
We used to sit in a big circle as kids, and peel the skin off each other's shoulders and backs. It's horrifying looking back at it.
Load More Replies... OK, but where are the "real-life" pics? This defies the purpose - all I'm seeing is people with a lot of freckles and I've seen a lot of them.
Just another BS artists make in an attempt to differentiate their otherwise absolutely mundane works from others. These are just photo still taken in the ultraviolet spectrum. The technique is known for almost a century, many amateurs tried it at least once (it is rarer than IR though, as the equipment is noticeably more expensive). It is not the 'true' picture (full-spectrum photography is closer to this), just shows something people can't see due to natural limitation, much like radiographic, microscopic or IR photos. And it says nothing about 'society' - every portrait, and especially an act requires trust. Sure, pictures are well-done and not too mainstream, but that's all.
Load More Replies... I wonder what these spots are. I do not think this is only caused by the sun. The article said something about the environment. And as every face/ body has different areas where the spots are more concentrated, I wonder if stuff like for example headphones caused them (see the picture with the ear). At least the article does not say that the spots are caused by the sun.
Oaft, this is horrendous to think about. Sun damage doesn't just happen over night. It is an accumulative effect of many years of baking in the sun/sun beds or just not using a high enough factor sun cream from an early age. Slip on a shirt, slop on some sun cream, slap on a hat and find some shade.
Is there a market for this? I mean quitting your job? #TeamSPF, btw.
I think the point is that these are not visible to the naked eye, only using UV photography.
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