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Alexis Kennedy

@alexis-images.bsky.social
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PORTLAND, OREGON | Film photographer in the Pacific Northwest. Fine art nudes, portraits, landscapes, street photography, and whatever else just strikes my fancy. Website: www.alexiskennedyphotography.com Prints: www.saatchiart.com/alexiskennedyphoto

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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I remember this session so well. All I had was 35mm on hand and my trusty old SRT-101 with very little natural light. Yet, playing with shapes in the camera frame gave me a lot of joy. Camera: Minolta SRT-101 Film: Ilford HP5 in 35mm
Abstract image of a nude woman's body stretched out on the floor.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Downtown Chicago on a very hot summer morning. I was a bucket of sweat after only walking about half an hour, but I was glad I made some images anyway. Camera: Lomo LCA-120 Film: Fomapan 100 in medium format
Olympic statue in downtown Chicago.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I swear if Kodak Gold were to ever be discontinued I would be one very sad photographer. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Kodak Gold in medium format
Nude female model adopting a classic life drawing pose on a beach in Oregon.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I totally tweaked my back several days ago and I've been walking around like an old man for days. Fantastic. That means it is nothing but rest for me this weekend. Camera: Mamiya C330 TLR Film: Ilford FP4 in medium format
Nude woman sitting at the window of an abandoned house in the desert.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The light in the studio kept coming in an out from behind thick cloud cover which meant I had to measure the light for every pose like three or four times. It's helpful to slow down sometimes. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Ilford HP5 in medium format
Two nude female models posing in a studio near a window for natural light.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I've been a great admirer of the films of Kenji Mizoguchi for many years, but A Story From Chikamatsu was a blind spot for me. I finally watched it last night and I went to bed feeling so sad, and yet so at peace. There were profound lessons to be learned here.
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A scene from A STORY FROM CHIKAMATSU
YouTube video by Baker & Taylor
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Back when summer was still a thing. Camera: Pentax 645n Film: Kodak Gold in medium format
Nude woman in a field of flowers with a blue sky above her.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Another image with @floofiesworld.bsky.social out at Blue Basin in Eastern Oregon. The light was just starting to get epic when we made this image. Camera: Minolta Maxxum 9ti Film: Ilford Pan F in 35mm
Nude woman standing near some rock formations in the high desert on black and white film.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I'm going to post this, just because I think it is important to do things outside of your comfort zone. For months now I've been trying my hand at sketching. Sometimes free form. Sometimes tracing. Pretty much always badly. But so what!!? It's ok to do something simply because you want to.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Even though my traffic has fallen through the bottom of the floor I still insist on updating my website every so often.
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Simple Nudes With Black and White Film — Alexis Kennedy Photography
I've never been a photographer who likes to overcomplicate photographing the nude with fancy strobes or elaborate lighting equipment. Keeping it simple is often far more effective when highlighting th...
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I'm feeling like I want to spend some time putting my work into frames and hanging it somewhere. Anywhere. It doesn't really matter. Camera: Mamiya 645e Film: Ilford HP5 in medium format
Nude woman on a cold and overcast beach posing with some driftwood in black and a white.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
@stmerrique.bsky.social is one of the most inspiring people I have ever worked with. Camera: Mamiya RZ67 Film: Kodak Ektar in 120
Nude woman posing in a studio with light coming in from the rear left of the camera frame.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Some creep walking around my neighborhood. :-P Camera: Nikon F2 Film: Fomapan 100 in 35mm
Self portrait in a reflective window holding a camera doing the cliche thing most photographers do.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I had an adventure with @floofiesworld.bsky.social to Blue Basin Oregon. Absolutely majestic place with some challenging light. Very much worth the effort though. Camera: Minolta Maxxum 9ti Film: Ilford Pan F in 35mm
Nude model posing in front of a rocky cliff wall with heavy shadows and textured rocks in the background.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I had an incredibly tough evening after a long (but very fulfilling) day. Now it's an afternoon of processing some work. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Ilford HP5 in medium format
Nude woman posing near a window with natural light and heavy shadow falling across her body.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Summer sun with @stmerrique.bsky.social. I'm surprised I didn't go seeking open shade during this session, but the warmth was just so nice. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Ilford FP4 in medium format.
Nude woman looking straight into the camera while standing in front of a mighty river on black and white film.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Dark forests and the last gasp of summer. Camera: Minolta SRT-101 Film: Ilford Pan F in 35mm
Nude woman posing against a hollow tree in a thick forest setting on black and white film.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I'm sure once I hop on my back and get some cool morning air on my face I'll feel much better. Camera: Mamiya C330 TLR Film: Ilford FP4 in medium format
Nude woman sitting at the edge of a river in the middle of a forest on black and white film.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I've been doing a lot of 35mm lately, which has been both fun and a little bit tedious. I'm not used to having a full 36 frames to deal with at one time! Camera: Minolta Maxxum 9 Film: Ilford PAN F in 35mm
Nude woman posing between two trees in a forest on black and white film.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Exploring new parts of the world with @floofiesworld.bsky.social. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Fomapan 100 in medium format
Nude woman posing against a dramatic dry landscape in the high desert of Easter Oregon.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Strangest dreams last night. Something to do with fields, and raccoons, and snow. I have no idea... Camera: Holga Film: Ilford FP4 in medium format
Nude woman standing in a field jumping up and down and waving her hair about.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I like a lens that gets a little bit soft wide open. I feel like too many photographers are searching for ultimate sharpness. Camera: Minolta Maxxum 9ti Film: Kentmere 100 in 35mm
Portrait of a woman in the forest wrapped around a tree stump in black and white.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Feeling a little zen, which I know will only last so long considering it is back to the office tomorrow. For now, I'm just gonna think about warm fields and brilliant light. Camera: Mamiya C330 TLR Film: Ilford HP5 in medium format
Nude woman standing in a field with her arms stretched out looking up toward the sun.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Heading to the gym for one hour and then it is going to be a marathon of hunkering down and developing/scanning film for the rest of the day. Camera: Minolta Maxxum 7 Film: Kodak Ektar 100 in 35mm
Nude woman reaching her arms to the sky with sun flair moving across the frame.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Scanning old negatives and came across this one from like ten million years ago. Camera: Minolta 600si Film: Kodak Portra in 35mm
Portrait of a woman with her shirt open and the sun shinning behind her.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It's really good to be home. Where the light is nice and soft, there is a little bit of rain in the sky, and the city is just the right amount of crazy. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Ilford HP5 in medium format
Nude woman sitting next to an open window with natural light falling across her body in black and white.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This has felt like a long summer to me and I'm glad I can feel the cooler air of fall coming around the corner. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Ilford FP4 in medium format
Nude woman standing on the shore of a river standing profile to the camera and looking up toward the sky.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I need to take a very very VERY long night of rest this weekend. Camera: Minolta SRT-101 Film: Kodak Plus-X (expired) in 35mm
Nude woman laying on a tree branch as if to fall asleep.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We found a great little spot by the shoreline. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Fomapan 100 in medium format
Nude woman posing in a geometric shape in front of a small tree along the shoreline of a river on black and white film.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Feeling the vibes of Bill Brandt during a session with a very minimal setup. Camera: Mamiya C330 TLR Film: Kodak Plus-X in medium format
Nude torso of a woman with high contrast on black and white film.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I spent my birthday scanning film and watching obscure samurai movies. I have zero regrets. Camera: Minolta Maxxum 9ti Film: Ilford HP5 in 35mm
Nude woman posing in front of a fallen tree with her back to the camera and a forest in the background on black and white film.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Super grainy 35mm film on a warm summer morning that was perfect for a swim. Camera: Minolta SRT-101 Film: Ilford HP5 pushed to ISO 800 in 35mm
Nude woman floating in the water on black and white film.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Random out of the blue thought.... I was reminded today that Amazon's The Rings of Power cost 1 *BILLION* dollars and I completely forgot it even exists. Throwing money at a production isn't the way to make it good.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This is an ooooool image going back to when I was living in an empty apartment while getting a divorce. It was a depressing time, but one filled with bright spots of creativity. Camera: Mamiya C330 TLR Film: Fomapan 100 in medium format
Woman in a dynamic pose near an open window wearing high heels in black and white.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The sun was out in full force by the time I got to this frame during a summer session. It was a beautiful day along the Columbia River. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Ilford FP4 in medium format
Fine art nude model posing along the shore of a large river looking up toward the bright summer sun in black and white.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
There was some really glorious sun on this particular day and I had to get creative with my working position in order to make it look nice on film. Camera: Minolta Maxxum 7 Film: Fomapan 100 in 35mm
Fine art nude of a woman posing on her side with heavy shadows across her body and a mighty river in the background.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The light was challenging in this spot, but it was incredibly pretty with a light breeze and light that seemed to dance between the trees. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Fomapan 100 in medium format
Artistic nude of a woman posing in tall skinny trees with a bright background on the forest floor.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Ooooof, I often forget... Never tell a Leica fanboy that a 1990's film SLR that was purchased for $50 can make photographs that are just as amazing as their multi-thousand dollar rangefinder. 🤪
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Walking the Mosier Plateau Trail.
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Walking the Mosier Plateau Trail — Alexis Kennedy Photography
Taking my black and white film photography gear to the Mosier Plateau Trail in the Columbia River Gorge just east of Portland Oregon. It's an easy hike that offers a nice waterfall, old cemeteries, an...
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It was oppressively bright and hot when this image was made. Not at all the ideal conditions for exposing black and white film. But hey, you have to go with what nature gives you sometimes. Camera: Mamiya C330 TLR Film: Fuji Acros 100 in medium format
Nude woman standing in front of a small waterfall in black and white with heavy contrast and lots of shadows.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
For fun I collect vintage advertising. It's a cheap hobby digging through old ads in antique malls. This is one of my favorites. The Minolta SRT-101 was my first (...and still most beloved) camera and you have to admit this ad was rather bold. It was featured in Playboy and Penthouse magazines.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I have absolutely no idea how a piece of dragon fruit ended up in the studio on this particular day, but it did... Camera: Mamiya C330 TLR Film: Ilford HP5 in 120
Close up abstract photograph of a woman's breast and a piece of dragon fruit in black and white.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I was pointing more or less straight into the sun so there is all sorts of lens flair going on here. But I still like it anyway. Camera: Minolta Maxxum 7 Film: Fomapan 100 in 35mm
Black and white photograph of a nude woman posing with her arms up in the air along the shoreline of a lake.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Evidently you can't trust anything you see on the internet anymore. I suppose that was always true.... but sheeeesh! As embarrassing as that is for me, I'm glad she's not dead.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Early morning summer sun can be quite beautiful on certain days. Delicate even. Camera: Mamiya C330 TLR Film: Rollei RPX 100 in medium format
Nude woman standing in a field of tall grass next to a river looking up toward the sun on a warm day.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I will absolutely be doing this the second it rains. Camera: Mamiya C330 TLR Film: Ilford HP5 in medium format
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
As of yesterday, the forest where I made this photograph no longer exists. It is now just smoke and ash. I'm so tired of this. Camera: Pentax 67 Film: Kentmere 100 in medium format
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Enjoying the play of light across the human body. Camera: Hasselblad 500c/m Film: Kentmere 400 in medium format
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Sometimes it feels like we are all hanging out at the edge of the world. Camera: Pentax 645n Film: Fomapan 100 in medium format.
Nude woman leaning back on a log at the edge of a lake looking upward toward a bright sun in black and white.
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Alexis Kennedy @alexis-images.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Corn fields and wind turbines. That is my life it seems. Camera: Lomo LCA 120 Film: Fomapan 100 in medium format
A lonely dirt road through a corn field leading up to an industrial wind turbine in Illinois.
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