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California's art history dates back four hundred and fifty years, and it continues to be a hub of creativity and entertainment: diversity being a major drawing card. Diversity can be seen in Eddie Ostrowski’s work. His erotic images represent the diverse feminine, and his work has appeared in numerous online and print publications. Eddie divides his time between San Jose and Los Angeles, but you can find him at his official page. His artwork is as diverse as he is, ranging from assemblage art to the erotic photography you see on his page. Eddie is also the designer behind Lucrezia Magazine.
Q: Your images aren't pretentious or overly stylized. The model doesn't compete with props or light, and doesn't fade into the background. It's something that looks so simple, but is it?
A: Well it is in as much as I don't try to over think or over do my images that much. If I'm photographing a naked woman I want her to be the main focus of the image, ya know. I also like to be in the moment when I shoot and a lot of setup and staging really take away from that part of my process.
Q: Over time I've noticed an eclectic array of models. Each model is unique (her physique, facial expression, aura, etc), yet doesn't represent a physical stereotype. Do you consciously seek this?
A: Well when I first started I would just shoot anyone that I could find and they weren't really models ya know. So I guess I just started looking for models that had a different or certain look about them. I never really bought into the whole ideal of what a woman should look like I guess. Q: What aspects work for you better: the looks, presentation, expressions or the model within the model?
A: What the model brings to the shoot is the most important thing. I want models that want to be there and want to make art. But at the same time as the photographer I have to make or wait for the image to happen. Photographs are moments in time and you can either take the right moment or miss it altogether.
Q: Your techniques and choice of model present various themes. There is the girl next door, dominatrix, goth, femme fatale, to mention the few. Are the themes a natural progression or facets you wish to highlight within the woman you photograph?
A: I don't know really, sometimes I take what the model gives me and sometimes the girl next door gives me the dominatrix or vice versa . Q: What is the most rewarding aspect for you as an artist and/or erotic photographer?
A: When people enjoy my work and express it to me. I make my work for myself for the most part but when someone tells me that my work does something to them it makes me feel good.
Q: What do you want to bring to the erotic table when you prepare the camera for a shoot?
A: I want to bring a different pair of eyes to the thing ya know. I always want to bring the experiences and what I think is sexy to the table as well. I shoot what turns me on not what I think other people think is sexy. I'm the first critic and the first opinion of my work.
Q: A constant feature, where women are concerned, is facial expression. It's an integral part of each image. How important is this to you?
A: It's very important because it if you can get good expressions from your models you've got a good vibe going with them. One way I get those expressions is making a real connection with my models and letting them in on the process of making art. I let them bring things out in themselves by making them comfortable.
All images ©2007 Eddie Ostrowski
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