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Posts by Belo Retrato

A fine art photograph titled "The Dangers of Smoking." A woman stands outdoors against a corrugated metal wall beside a weathered wooden door. She wears an open black coat and holds a lit cigarette in her raised right hand, pointing directly at a red and white Danger — Gasoline and Oil warning sign mounted on the door. Her expression is composed and slightly amused. The overall palette is cool gray and silver with warm skin tones.

A fine art photograph titled "The Dangers of Smoking." A woman stands outdoors against a corrugated metal wall beside a weathered wooden door. She wears an open black coat and holds a lit cigarette in her raised right hand, pointing directly at a red and white Danger — Gasoline and Oil warning sign mounted on the door. Her expression is composed and slightly amused. The overall palette is cool gray and silver with warm skin tones.

The Dangers of Smoking

Model: Floofie (@floofiesworld.bsky.social)
#fineart #fineartphotography #conceptualphotography #artisticnude #outdoorphotography #corvallisphotographer #beloretrato #bodypositive #alternativemodel #humor #portraitphotography

2 weeks ago 25 1 0 2
A fine art long-exposure light painting photograph titled "Field Theory." A woman stands in a dark studio, her body in motion — head tilted back, arms raised, hair flowing — captured as a soft silhouette in deep purple tones. She is surrounded by an intricate web of light trails in white, violet, and blue that radiate outward from her figure like an energy field or electromagnetic charge. Above her, a large sweeping arc of magenta and white light forms a luminous canopy. The overall palette is deep purple and black, with blue light trails concentrated in the lower portion of the frame. The composition suggests ecstasy, release, or the visualization of unseen forces emanating from the human body.

A fine art long-exposure light painting photograph titled "Field Theory." A woman stands in a dark studio, her body in motion — head tilted back, arms raised, hair flowing — captured as a soft silhouette in deep purple tones. She is surrounded by an intricate web of light trails in white, violet, and blue that radiate outward from her figure like an energy field or electromagnetic charge. Above her, a large sweeping arc of magenta and white light forms a luminous canopy. The overall palette is deep purple and black, with blue light trails concentrated in the lower portion of the frame. The composition suggests ecstasy, release, or the visualization of unseen forces emanating from the human body.

Every body carries a field.
Most of us spend our lives not knowing what happens when it's finally released.

Field Theory — light painting, home studio, Corvallis OR.

Model: Joey Darke (@joeydarke.bsky.social)

2 weeks ago 10 0 0 0
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A little light painting ...

@joeydarke.bsky.social

2 weeks ago 13 1 0 0
"Silhouette of a woman in a dynamic pose against a dramatic sunset sky. One arm reaches upward toward a luminous golden-orange storm cloud, the other extends outward. Long hair sweeps behind her. Wild grasses line the left edge. The sky transitions from deep storm grey to brilliant amber and gold."

"Silhouette of a woman in a dynamic pose against a dramatic sunset sky. One arm reaches upward toward a luminous golden-orange storm cloud, the other extends outward. Long hair sweeps behind her. Wild grasses line the left edge. The sky transitions from deep storm grey to brilliant amber and gold."

How Joey Feels About New Zealand
📷 Belo Retrato Photography
Featuring @joeydarke.bsky.social
#BeloRetrato #JoeyDarkeModel #NewZealand #FineArtPhotography #Silhouette #SunsetPhotography #StormClouds #LandscapePortrait #ConceptualPhotography #GoldenHour #NewZealandPhotography #OutdoorPortrait

1 month ago 11 0 1 1
"Black and white fine art photograph titled 'Behind Glass.' A nude woman stands behind a steamed glass shower door, one hand raised above her head, the other pressed flat against the glass toward the viewer. She gazes directly through the frosted, water-streaked surface. The diffusion of the glass creates a sense of simultaneous presence and distance."

"Black and white fine art photograph titled 'Behind Glass.' A nude woman stands behind a steamed glass shower door, one hand raised above her head, the other pressed flat against the glass toward the viewer. She gazes directly through the frosted, water-streaked surface. The diffusion of the glass creates a sense of simultaneous presence and distance."

Behind Glass
To be this exposed and this unreachable at the same time.
📷 Belo Retrato Photography
Featuring @joeydarke.bsky.social
#FineArtPhotography #NudeArt #ConceptualPortrait #BlackAndWhitePhotography

1 month ago 26 1 0 0
"Fine art photograph titled Thalassa. A nude woman with long copper-red hair sits atop a large dark rock on a rocky coastline. She faces right with her head tilted back and eyes closed in an expressive, upward gaze. A large wave crashes against the rock to her left, sending white foam surging upward. The ocean behind her is a deep teal-blue. The overall mood is mythological and elemental."

"Fine art photograph titled Thalassa. A nude woman with long copper-red hair sits atop a large dark rock on a rocky coastline. She faces right with her head tilted back and eyes closed in an expressive, upward gaze. A large wave crashes against the rock to her left, sending white foam surging upward. The ocean behind her is a deep teal-blue. The overall mood is mythological and elemental."

Thalassa
The sea does not ask permission. Neither does she.

@joeydarke.bsky.social

1 month ago 17 1 1 0
Woman in sheer white shawl with fringe standing on river rocks at water's edge, arms holding fabric open, viewed from behind against backdrop of Siuslaw River with old bridge, forested hills, and autumn foliage under overcast October sky in Oregon.

Woman in sheer white shawl with fringe standing on river rocks at water's edge, arms holding fabric open, viewed from behind against backdrop of Siuslaw River with old bridge, forested hills, and autumn foliage under overcast October sky in Oregon.

River's Edge

Late October on the Siuslaw—Joey at the water's edge, wrapped in light and the year's turning. Not performing for the landscape, but being part of it.

@joeydarke.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/c/beloretrato
#FineArtPhotography #PacificNorthwest #RiverPortrait #AutumnMood #OregonRivers

2 months ago 18 1 1 0
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Anthurium Dreams
Miniaturized on a giant flower petal. All photography from Jardín Botánico de Vallarta—no AI, just botanical magic.
@joeydarke.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/c/beloretrato
#BotanicalArt #SurrealPhotography #PuertoVallarta #CompositeArt

3 months ago 2 0 0 0
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Summer Stage

www.patreon.com/cw/beloretrato
@joeydarke.bsky.social
@jessaraymuse.bsky.social

#FineArtPortrait #PacificNorthwest #CandidPhotography #OregonPhotographer #SummerVibes

3 months ago 12 1 0 0
Nude figure with long red hair streaming in wind, standing on tree stump holding blue floral fabric like wings, against backdrop of layered mountain ridges and sky in Oregon Coast Range, expressing uninhibited freedom and sensual embodiment.

Nude figure with long red hair streaming in wind, standing on tree stump holding blue floral fabric like wings, against backdrop of layered mountain ridges and sky in Oregon Coast Range, expressing uninhibited freedom and sensual embodiment.

Uncontained

@joeydarke.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/cw/beloretrato

#NudeArt
#BodyPositive
#PacificNorthwest
#SensualPhotography
#MountainWilderness

3 months ago 25 2 0 0
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Projected checker patterns with dual-gel rim lighting. Blue cool side, red warm side, geometric pattern center - letting the body become the canvas.
An afternoon of projection experiments paying off.
📷: Nikon D850

3 months ago 9 1 0 0
Woman in orange floral dress and straw hat sitting on green painted ledge beneath colorful weathered tile mural in Puerto Vallarta riverside marketplace, dappled tree shadow creating light patterns across brick pavement and figure.

Woman in orange floral dress and straw hat sitting on green painted ledge beneath colorful weathered tile mural in Puerto Vallarta riverside marketplace, dappled tree shadow creating light patterns across brick pavement and figure.

Tile and Time
Puerto Vallarta's riverside marketplace—layers of tile art, dappled light, weathered beauty.
@joeydarke.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/c/beloretrato
#TravelPhotography #PuertoVallarta #MexicanArt #StreetPhotography #FineArtPortrait

3 months ago 11 0 0 0
Studio portrait of woman in white blazer against black background, embodying sophisticated confidence and elegant power

Studio portrait of woman in white blazer against black background, embodying sophisticated confidence and elegant power

Power wears white this season. Clean lines, open collars. The kind of confidence that invites you closer while keeping every boundary clear.

www.patreon.com/cw/beloretrato
@natalieamari.bsky.social

#FineArtPhotography
#StudioPortrait
#PortraitPhotography
#ElegantPower
#BeloRetrato

4 months ago 15 1 0 0
Woman in floral dress standing with arms outstretched on tree stump against backdrop of layered blue mountain ridges and cloudy sky in Oregon Coast Range, expressing joy and freedom in an expansive natural landscape.

Woman in floral dress standing with arms outstretched on tree stump against backdrop of layered blue mountain ridges and cloudy sky in Oregon Coast Range, expressing joy and freedom in an expansive natural landscape.

Where the Sky Opens

@joeydarke.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/c/beloretrato

#FineArtPhotography
#PacificNorthwest
#MountainPortrait
#OregonLandscape
#WildPlaces

4 months ago 10 0 1 0
Woman in yellow bikini and blue patterned sarong sitting on weathered red boat remnant on Gulf Coast beach, fabric flowing in wind, with ocean and cloudy sky in background, capturing sensory presence and joy.

Woman in yellow bikini and blue patterned sarong sitting on weathered red boat remnant on Gulf Coast beach, fabric flowing in wind, with ocean and cloudy sky in background, capturing sensory presence and joy.

Anchored in the Moment

@kristyjessica.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/cw/beloretrato

#BeachPhotography
#FineArtPortrait
#GulfCoast
#YucatanBeach
#SensoryPresence

4 months ago 18 2 1 1
Nude figure standing with hands in hair against weathered pink and white peeling plaster wall on brick pavement, Yucatan Peninsula, exploring themes of consciousness and embodied presence in contemplative pose.

Nude figure standing with hands in hair against weathered pink and white peeling plaster wall on brick pavement, Yucatan Peninsula, exploring themes of consciousness and embodied presence in contemplative pose.

Territories Undefined

@minhly-model.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/cw/beloretrato

#FineArtNude
#PhilosophicalArt
#YucatanPeninsula
#EnvironmentalPortrait
#ConsciousnessArt

4 months ago 19 1 1 0
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Artistic portrait of a person with long copper hair wearing an elaborate black rope harness, arms raised above head while leaning against a weathered rusty metal beam in an abandoned warehouse. Dark industrial interior visible on left, greenery from outside opening on right. Dramatic lighting emphasizes subject against moody atmospheric background.

Artistic portrait of a person with long copper hair wearing an elaborate black rope harness, arms raised above head while leaning against a weathered rusty metal beam in an abandoned warehouse. Dark industrial interior visible on left, greenery from outside opening on right. Dramatic lighting emphasizes subject against moody atmospheric background.

Bound to Decay
She presses against rusted steel, arms raised—harness lines mapping geometry while the warehouse breathes darkness and green things reclaim what we abandoned. Wild beauty commanding space in the ruins.
With @joeydarke.bsky.social, Oct 2024
www.patreon.com/cw/beloretrato

4 months ago 11 1 1 0
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Belo Retrato | Patreon More Than Photography—An Experience

Belo Retrato Patreon launched yesterday.

Clear tiers ($5-$30). Consistent schedule. Uncensored work.
Gallery posts every Monday. Studio Sundays. Sanctuary posts twice monthly.
First post is live. Next drops Friday.

www.patreon.com/cw/beloretrato

#FineArtPhotography #PatreonCreator #SupportArtists

5 months ago 10 2 0 0
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Belo Retrato is Evolving

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5 months ago 12 0 0 0
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Temptation #2

@livsage.bsky.social

5 months ago 37 1 0 0
Intimate detail of fingers gently touching ancient moss-covered rock in a grotto, with freckled skin visible against soft-focus background

Intimate detail of fingers gently touching ancient moss-covered rock in a grotto, with freckled skin visible against soft-focus background

What secrets do these surfaces keep? New series begins with Touch of Stone.
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#IntimatePortrait #BeloRetrato #SiuslawRiver

6 months ago 12 0 0 0
Contact sheet style grid of nine portrait photographs featuring a woman with long dark hair wearing a black lace garment. She displays a range of expressions and poses, sometimes holding the lace across her face, other times draping it over her shoulders, against a soft gray background with turquoise borders framing each image.

Contact sheet style grid of nine portrait photographs featuring a woman with long dark hair wearing a black lace garment. She displays a range of expressions and poses, sometimes holding the lace across her face, other times draping it over her shoulders, against a soft gray background with turquoise borders framing each image.

@mikalovely.bsky.social
@beloretrato.bsky.social
#PortraitPhotography #FineArtPhotography #BeloRetrato #PortraitSeries #BlackLace #EditorialPortrait #FashionPhotography #PortraitArt #ContactSheet #BehindTheScenes #PhotographyLovers #PortraitMood #ArtisticPortrait #PortlandPhotographer

6 months ago 14 0 0 0
Woman in black outfit with sheer skirt standing in photography studio with eyes closed and head tilted, with framed photograph of herself on vintage settee visible on wall behind her, green plant and lighting equipment in background

Woman in black outfit with sheer skirt standing in photography studio with eyes closed and head tilted, with framed photograph of herself on vintage settee visible on wall behind her, green plant and lighting equipment in background

Duality
@mikalovely.bsky.social
@beloretrato.bsky.social

#Duality
#BehindTheScenes
#ArtisticPortrait
#FineArtPhotography
#SelfReflection
#CreativeProcess
#ConceptualArt
#ArtistAtWork
#PortraitArt
#MetaArt
#LayeredComposition
#IntrospectiveArt
#StudioSession
#ArtisticExpression
#IdentityInArt

6 months ago 26 2 0 0
Woman in black outfit standing on wet cobblestone street at night, surrounded by colorful bokeh city lights in gold, blue, and red tones

Woman in black outfit standing on wet cobblestone street at night, surrounded by colorful bokeh city lights in gold, blue, and red tones

She Shines Brighter

@mikalovely.bsky.social
@beloretrato.bsky.social

#CityLights
#NightPhotography
#UrbanElegance
#BokehLights
#NightPortrait
#CityNights
#StreetStyle
#AfterDarkPhotography
#UrbanGlow
#NightLifeStyle
#CityVibes
#GoldenHourNight
#DowntownNights
#StreetLights
#NocturnalBeauty

6 months ago 32 1 0 0
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A person with short reddish-brown hair wearing a flowing red robe or dress stands against a metal grid fence or barrier. They are holding what appears to be a white cup or mug and looking downward in a contemplative pose. Behind the fence, there appears to be a sandy or beach-like area with some vegetation visible in the background. The lighting suggests it's daytime with natural outdoor lighting.

A person with short reddish-brown hair wearing a flowing red robe or dress stands against a metal grid fence or barrier. They are holding what appears to be a white cup or mug and looking downward in a contemplative pose. Behind the fence, there appears to be a sandy or beach-like area with some vegetation visible in the background. The lighting suggests it's daytime with natural outdoor lighting.

Nobody does coffee quite like ...
@kristyjessica.bsky.social

#coffee #coffeecup #red

6 months ago 24 2 0 0
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To Soar

#ToSoar
#Takeflight
#RiseAbove
#SoarHigh
#UnboundSpirit

7 months ago 23 2 0 0
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On the river...

@joeydarke.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/c/beloretrato

8 months ago 21 2 0 0
A powerful artistic composition featuring two women locked in an intimate embrace within the confines of a weathered wooden frame, set against the wild backdrop of an ancient forest. The stark contrast between the geometric precision of the human-made frame and the organic chaos of moss-covered trees and tangled branches creates a striking visual tension. Dappled sunlight filters through the canopy above, casting dramatic shadows that dance across their intertwined forms, while the frame itself becomes both boundary and portal—simultaneously containing and liberating this moment of profound human connection amidst nature's untamed cathedral.

A powerful artistic composition featuring two women locked in an intimate embrace within the confines of a weathered wooden frame, set against the wild backdrop of an ancient forest. The stark contrast between the geometric precision of the human-made frame and the organic chaos of moss-covered trees and tangled branches creates a striking visual tension. Dappled sunlight filters through the canopy above, casting dramatic shadows that dance across their intertwined forms, while the frame itself becomes both boundary and portal—simultaneously containing and liberating this moment of profound human connection amidst nature's untamed cathedral.

Portrait of Connection

@jessaraymuse.bsky.social
@joeydarke.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/c/beloretrato

#ArtisticPhotography #ConceptualArt #PortraitPhotography #NatureArt #NaturalBackdrop #WoodenFrame #RusticFrame #WeatheredWood #Connection #Friendship #Intimacy #Bond #Trust #Togetherness

8 months ago 23 2 0 0
An artistic portrait photograph of a woman with dark curly hair positioned within a weathered wooden picture frame against a moss-covered tree trunk in a forest setting. She has a contemplative expression with one hand raised to her hair. The rustic wooden frame contrasts with the natural green moss texture on the tree bark behind her. Soft, natural lighting filters through the forest canopy, creating a serene woodland atmosphere. The composition uses the frame as both a literal and artistic element, creating an interesting interplay between human-made and natural elements.

An artistic portrait photograph of a woman with dark curly hair positioned within a weathered wooden picture frame against a moss-covered tree trunk in a forest setting. She has a contemplative expression with one hand raised to her hair. The rustic wooden frame contrasts with the natural green moss texture on the tree bark behind her. Soft, natural lighting filters through the forest canopy, creating a serene woodland atmosphere. The composition uses the frame as both a literal and artistic element, creating an interesting interplay between human-made and natural elements.

Portrait in Nature's Gallery

@jessaraymuse.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/c/beloretrato

#ArtisticPhotography #ForestPortrait #RusticFrame #Thoughtful #CurlyHair #CreativeConcept #Beauty

8 months ago 23 2 0 0
A woman with platinum blonde hair stands in a shallow forest stream, holding a turquoise paper fan while draped in a large flowing silk veil that transitions from turquoise blue at the top through purple to magenta pink at the bottom. The translucent fabric flows gracefully around her form as she poses in the clear water. The background shows lush green vegetation with small white flowers along the stream banks, creating a natural, ethereal setting.

A woman with platinum blonde hair stands in a shallow forest stream, holding a turquoise paper fan while draped in a large flowing silk veil that transitions from turquoise blue at the top through purple to magenta pink at the bottom. The translucent fabric flows gracefully around her form as she poses in the clear water. The background shows lush green vegetation with small white flowers along the stream banks, creating a natural, ethereal setting.

Through the Veil

@verronicakirei.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/c/beloretrato

#artisticphotography #naturalbeauty #silkveil #enchanted #outdoorphotography #beauty #grace #fantasy #dreamyaesthetic #oregonmodel #verronica #oregonphotographer #beloretrato

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