Tom Nakielski: Lights On An Outside Studio

Darryn

'It was a cold and rainy day and not the best conditions to be running around naked in an old and run down abandoned building.'

Tom Nakielski

When thinking of the work of photographer Tom Nakielski, we don't worry about things like the temperature and the weather.  That's because most of the shoots of Tom's I've featured, were shot in his Michigan studio.  Given his official credit is Lights On Studio, that's not really a surprise.  What was however, at least to me, was how many incredible location shoots Tom has done over the years.

Elijah

I was also a little surprised, when going through some past posts, how many of those outside location shoots I've had the pleasure to feature.  In addition to many shoots in his friends old Victorian and Bed and Breakfast, I've also featured Tom's work with Hansel in an old church and in a hay field, Michael Moody out in the snow, Nas at a Museum and Tony Gee in an old abandoned school house.

Rick

Tom loves carefully planning for every detail of his shoots, something more challenging when shooting outside the confines of the studio.  In studio, Tom is able to ensure every inch seen in frame is exactly how he wants it, from the colors, to the specific flowers and props he uses.

Although he has less control when shooting on location, Tom loves the both the challenge, and the additional creative components not possible in a studio setting.  Tom always wanted to a shoot in a field of hay something that would have been impossible inside the studio.  Thanks to the farms at Michigan State University however,  Hansel and the hay bails came to life! 

Tom sent along this series of images when he was last recuperating from a health issue.  I was going through them this week, after learning Tom is again back in rehab working on his mobility.  I'm hoping for a speedy recovery as we have some exciting plans for some upcoming shoots!  In the meantime, you can see more of my favorite shots, this time, from inside the studio, on the NEXT PAGE HERE:

Hansel

'Hansel is not inhibited and is comfortable doing nude on location shots. These were shot in an abandoned church in Detroit. Love the beauty of the church even in its decaying state. Even in it such a state of ruin you can sense the grandeur that it once was.'

Tony

'I was to meet Tony at an abandoned church in Detroit. When I got there it was boarded up. Luckily we found that the abandoned school next door did have access and offered many interesting areas to shoot in. Abandoned buildings offer some very interesting scenes and a statement about urban decay.'

Rick & Terry

'These location sessions always have a feeling of danger and daring. The chance of an intruder coming always keeps the adrenaline pumping.'

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