The Art of nude

Raw. Sculptural. Unapologetically Human.

This isn’t about glamour or aesthetics.
It’s about presence—where form meets feeling,
stripped to its essence.

In the studio, the body is subject and language.
We work with line, light, shadow—
and the pulse between them.

A session begins with intent, not pose.
With feeling, not perfection.

This is the art of being fully in your body—
unfiltered, untamed, alive.

The Art of Less

Stillness over spectacle. Presence over pretense.

Beauty lives in restraint—
in calm light, in careful frame.

No distraction.
Only clarity.

The body becomes sculpture.
Presence becomes art.

No performance.
Just light, shadow, and what’s real—
honest, strong, soft, alive.

We shape silence into image.
And let presence do the rest.

If my work resonates, trust the feeling.

HOW IT FEELS

Bold. Focused. Alive.

We begin in silence.
We build in trust.

The studio becomes your space—
held, intentional, alive with potential.

I don’t direct. I sculpt.
Light, tension, and elegance guide us.

This is a study in shape, breath, and presence.
Not performative—just precise.

What you receive is a distilled reflection of self:
form as emotion, simplicity as power.

Timeless. Unapologetic. Unmistakably yours.

What they say

"I had no idea what to expect. I just knew I wanted to feel strong in my own skin again.
Sascha created a space where I didn’t feel judged—just seen.
The images still surprise me. They’re quiet, but powerful."
— Lea, 37 – Austria

"It was simple—white walls, soft light, no distractions.
But somehow, in that simplicity, I felt more present than I have in a long time.
The pictures reflect exactly that. Honest, clear, and very much me."
— Amélie, 40 – France

"I’ve done shoots before, but this one was different.
It wasn’t about looking sexy or posed. It felt like being part of something intentional.
Like every angle had meaning."
— Nora, 33 – Germany

More from those who’ve shared this journey with me—read what it felt like.

Reduced to the Essential.

Minimal. Intentional. Uncompromising.


I don’t direct the body. I sculpt with light.
This isn’t about revealing.
It’s about reducing—to presence, to form, to truth.

Each session is a quiet study—
precise, focused, and stripped of anything unnecessary.

Tailored to your pace.
Your presence.
Your edge.

What you receive isn’t just photography.
It’s bold composition, refined stillness—
the body seen as art.

Clean. Honest. Entirely yours.

PRICING & BOOKING

Simplicity takes courage. So does showing up fully.

This work asks for presence—so I only take on a select number of sessions.
Each one is personal. Focused. Quietly powerful.

We begin with a conversation.
No pressure. Just space to connect, explore your vision, and feel if this experience is right for you.

There are no templates. No expectations.
Every detail—light, rhythm, atmosphere—is shaped around you.

Pricing is offered individually once we’ve spoken.
Because my work begins with listening.

contact@van-der-werf.com

Based in Vienna. Available wherever the journey calls.

German or English—write in the language that feels most like you.

BEYOND THE SCREEN

Fine art prints with presence.


Not just an image.
A presence you can return to.

Your portrait isn’t just a digital file.
It’s a piece of you—meant to be felt, held, and seen.

A print gives it weight.
It becomes part of your space, your story, your stillness.

I offer museum-quality fine art prints of your portrait— crafted with care, tone, and texture.

Ready when you are.

A note before we begin:
My work is personal, intentional, and rooted in artistic excellence.
Each session is shaped by presence, calm precision, and an unwavering eye for detail.

This is not a quick shoot.
It’s a crafted experience—one that begins with conversation and unfolds into something timeless.

All sessions include a personal pre-shoot consultation, a tailored in-studio nudart experience, and a curated gallery of professionally finished images.
Additional retouching, travel, makeup, and unique requests are quoted individually.

Images are delivered with a standard personal-use license (e.g., private portfolio, social media).
Licensing for commercial or extended use is available upon request.