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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Golden hour a shoot along the river at a state park in Iowa with Geneva-https://www.instagram.com/_genevagrace/ #blue #sensual #goldenhour #barefoot #iowagirl #modeling #canonphotography #louisvitton #ripplesinwater

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

The sun faded fast, and blue hour was nearly gone as we finished a shoot in a rock structure at a state park in Iowa with Geneva-https://www.instagram.com/_genevagrace/ #blue #sensual #bluehour #barefoot #iowagirl #modeling #canonphotography

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Melissa and I had to mutually postpone a shoot date yesterday, But here are a couple images from 2023-our first meeting and portrait session. She is a gem! @melissatroutt.bsky.social #artportraiture #nudeart #canon #ambientlight #graceinpose #artnude #iowa

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The oldest commercial building in Wilmington, ill. some creative art poses during some ongoing rebuilding/remodeling. The lovely model Mellisa in human form art. #canonphotography #urbanexplore #kicksonroute66 #artnude #nudeartphotography #historical

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Outside escape during a group shoot event at Columbus Ohio, with CoreyBeth. #staircase #sunshinelover #nudeart #artnude #humanart #Ohio #iowa #canonphotography

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Old industrial sites or features can make for fun posing opportunities. Stephy and I are likely coming back here in the fall. This is in central Illinois. #longlegged #denimshorts #urbanxplore #justforfun

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Columbus Ohio, Club Princeton organized group shoot event. The wonderful @edenartmodel.bsky.social We utilized two different wardrobes plus nude in six different areas. She is a joy to work with! #artnude #beautifulpose #nudeartphotography #classiclooks #canonphotography #artgallery

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

River shoreline at Iowa with @lizzyyybabyyy427.bsky.social A gentle breeze aided with insect repellant. The sky hazy with wildfire smoke brought in from western states. NOT EXPLICIT, just art. More edits to finish set yet. #fineartnude #rivervalley #sundress #water #nudeart #bodyjewelry #blondes

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

An old storm damaged barn that I was able use for a couple shoots with Macy and Magenta in 2024 has now been bulldozed and filled. NOT explicit- ART! #rustic #countrybarn #artnude #lightandshadows #nudeartphotography #inked #tattoomodel

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

A little roadtrip with a model friend yielded an abandoned neglected public school building. We shot in a few locations within, this was just inside main entrance on our way back out. #artnude #nudeartposes #ambientlight #softshadows #dannielle #versatile #Glassdoors #canon #thoseeyes

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

All 6ft 1 inch plus add the heels, of Autumn Rose model graces a downtown Dubuque Iowa office courtyard. Several models and I find a bit of fun bringing lingerie out in public spaces. She is versatile and stunning!! #lingerie #royalblue #highheels #longlegged #urbanlooks #outinplainsight #classy

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

The wonderful Dixie - www.instagram.com/missdrechtdid/ in a private loft collection in Chicago area. The first image has been accepted into the upcoming Seattle Erotic arts Festival. www.seaf.art #artnude #fineartphotography #burlesque #nudeartpose #artgalleryshowing #spectacles #nudeartpose #dancer

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Alma,model from Dubuque posed in this tunnel early summer 2024. The image with light overhead has been accepted by jurors to be part of an exhibit coming up at Blank Wall Gallery in Athens Greece www.blankwallgallery.com #graffiti #denim #fishnet #denimandboots #artgallery #artphotography #artmode

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Ambient light from adjoining room,and setting sunlight reflecting off house across the street. Fast changing color and shadow. My friend Orah that has modeled for me numerous times. #artnude #artmodel #fineartnude #artmodeling #artphotography #redhairedbeauty #tatted #ambientlight

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Long limbed Chrystina at Dubuque Iowa. The car is awesome too. 1960 Ford Ranchwagon. #tailfins #3onthetree #legsandheels #classiccar #green #teensybikini #ford #pinup

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Some indoor looks with Ykan, I hope to work with her outdoors in some urban x-plore looks in upcoming months. #longlegged #beauty #boots #fashionmodel #blackandwhite

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Low Key art in human form. With @lizzyyybabyyy427.bsky.social at Dubuque Iowa. I can be found on the insta also-https://www.instagram.com/sleepy.hollow.image/ #lowkeylightimg #bwphotography #fineartnude #artisticnude #abstract #bodyjewelry #canonphotography #midwestmodel #internationallyawarded

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

An old care center in Iowa featuring model bsky.app/profile/cthu... A couple images in that set have made jurors choice into art gallery exhibitions. I like to see my work presented to appreciative public display when possible. #abandoned #ravenhaired #differentisgood #darkthemed

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

My fine art nude image titled "Exotic Shadows" with the model Xuan has been accepted by jurors to be featured in the art display at www.rochestereroticartfest.org in Auburn New York. This is one of the premier erotic arts festivals. #nudeart #eroticart #ravenhairedbeauty #Fineartnude #lowkey

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Very deep contrast of dappled shadows and sunlight for Shanna's first outdoor shoot. She called me spur of the moment as she was passing through my area on a warm autumn day. #artnude #lightandshadowplay #blondeshavemorefun #fineartnude #naturelover #walkinthewoods #treehugger #nudeart

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

The wonderful Dixie, in a unique set that may have you confused. So be it, that is Art- open to interpretation. I love working with Dixie Recht. #alternative #beardedwonder #JDvicepres #genderequality #fineartnudephotography #artnude #caged #urbanxplore #burlesquedancer #artnudepose

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Urban explore in Wisconsin! Bunny and I hit some alleys and street front. #urbanxplore #denim #funkypants #fashionshoot #grafitti #colors #modelshoot

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Second of 3 or 4 art nude sets I plan with colored softbox lighting. Who wants to be next? Come to Iowa!! Model L.M. Jacobs #artnude #fineartphotography #bodyscape #bluelight #reflectivebackdrop #nudeart

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Motel, something I use as a studio occasionally, a mini suite offers more features than a standard room. featuring Britt Perry #artnude # #suitelife #tattedwomen #fineartnude #canon #seeherontv

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Model J.D. at Clinton, Iowa in 2021 An upper open floorplan above a music venue. #fineartnude #tatted #inkbodyart #artnudephotography #naturallight #canon #curlyhaired

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

`Tree oriented landscape images. "Barnyard Bonsai" "Reflection" "Searing Sundown" and "Loyd Wright Scene" Besides Figurative art and creative portraiture, I love capturing nature, still life, old, abandoned spaces too. #Autumnleaves #landscape #trees #prettypictures

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Model Claire and I had a great shoot she lined up for me in an awesome private valley ranch August 2023. At Paonia Colorado area. Just part of what we did was a series of inverted headstand poses. As expressive as hands and arms can be #fineartnude #colorado #rockymountains #artnude #artpose #yoga

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Some art based indoor shots. In cold months I occasionally use motel suite looks to mimic apartment or urban "flat". Often utilizing B/W composition. #fineartnude #urbanapartment #suite #blackandwhitephotography #tattedwomen #inkart

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

A bit of fun in the tropics of the midwest- Hey, here in this part of Iowa we have been bare ground while the snow is piling up on the east coast!

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

June of 2023-with a model I have worked with numerous times. Our first shoot in this genre, no pun intended but she is a natural, and over the last two years we have garnered about a dozen art gallery showings in USA and Europe.

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I was invited by Blank Wall Gallery in Athens, Greece to participate in a popup art show in London in early January. The 11 images I had showing at the event are split into 3 posts

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I was invited by Blank Wall Gallery in Athens, Greece to participate in a popup art show in London in early January. The 11 images I had showing at the event are split into 3 posts

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I was invited by Blank Wall Gallery in Athens, Greece to participate in a popup art show in London in early January. The 11 images I had showing at the event are split into 3 posts.

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Intensely hot and Humid day and bright sun with deep shadows set the mood. Several images from this set have been in gallery exhibits. MLW model from rural Iowa! #oldbarns #abandoned #becausewecan #fineartnude #tattedgirls #inkart #iowa

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

From a shoot a couple years ago with the lovely @melissatroutt.bsky.social This set has several unique images that have been accepted and shown in several gallery exhibits. Thank you, Melissa #fineartnude #brickandmortar #2Dart #Canon #artmodel #industriallook

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John Potter @merc1962.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

A model friend from St. Louis area in an old industrial warehouse in Illinois. Cocoon bodystocking. #fineartphotography #urbex #dancer #artposes #blackandwhitephotography #lightandshadowplay

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