Steel Veils
@steelveils.bsky.social
On nights and weekends, I'm a photographer, gamer, junior world traveler, apprentice hiker. By day I'm an old IT guy that makes jokes about fax machines and corded telephones.
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
These images were from a couple weeks ago, on a whimsical Sunday afternoon when @macabrebarbiee.bsky.social and I went exploring a vague idea with no direction. She, as usual, slayed out. My interpretations vary as the series undulated in my brain. More to come.
#bwphoto #spookygirl #halloween
#bwphoto #spookygirl #halloween
October 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
These images were from a couple weeks ago, on a whimsical Sunday afternoon when @macabrebarbiee.bsky.social and I went exploring a vague idea with no direction. She, as usual, slayed out. My interpretations vary as the series undulated in my brain. More to come.
#bwphoto #spookygirl #halloween
#bwphoto #spookygirl #halloween
Some more spoopy for Tuesday, because why not. (Featuring Jessalyn)
#spookyseason #lakegirl #creepygirl #creepylake #altmodel
#spookyseason #lakegirl #creepygirl #creepylake #altmodel
October 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Some more spoopy for Tuesday, because why not. (Featuring Jessalyn)
#spookyseason #lakegirl #creepygirl #creepylake #altmodel
#spookyseason #lakegirl #creepygirl #creepylake #altmodel
Back when it was Friday the 13th, I released a series of images on the evil platforms. But since it's now prime spoopy season, sharing with everyone here. More to come!
#spookyseason #creepylake #horrorgirls
#spookyseason #creepylake #horrorgirls
October 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Back when it was Friday the 13th, I released a series of images on the evil platforms. But since it's now prime spoopy season, sharing with everyone here. More to come!
#spookyseason #creepylake #horrorgirls
#spookyseason #creepylake #horrorgirls
During #shutterfest back in April, I was invited to join a group theme shoot for the Seven Deadly Sins. Each model was given a sin and a color, shooters had lighting and editing freedom. What do you think? #envy #7deadlysins #stlphotographer #modelshoot
June 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
During #shutterfest back in April, I was invited to join a group theme shoot for the Seven Deadly Sins. Each model was given a sin and a color, shooters had lighting and editing freedom. What do you think? #envy #7deadlysins #stlphotographer #modelshoot
During #shutterfest back in April, I was invited to join a group theme shoot for the Seven Deadly Sins. Each model was given a sin and a color, shooters had lighting and editing freedom. What do you think? #gluttony #7deadlysins #stlphotographer #modelshoot
June 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
During #shutterfest back in April, I was invited to join a group theme shoot for the Seven Deadly Sins. Each model was given a sin and a color, shooters had lighting and editing freedom. What do you think? #gluttony #7deadlysins #stlphotographer #modelshoot
During #shutterfest back in April, I was invited to join a group theme shoot for the Seven Deadly Sins. Each model was given a sin and a color, shooters had lighting freedom. What do you think? #greed #7deadlysins #stlphotographer #modelshoot
June 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
During #shutterfest back in April, I was invited to join a group theme shoot for the Seven Deadly Sins. Each model was given a sin and a color, shooters had lighting freedom. What do you think? #greed #7deadlysins #stlphotographer #modelshoot
On my third drive by past the #PetrifiedDunes in #ArchesNationalPark I had to pull over and get a shot. It's just too interesting to not give it a go, especially when we had a couple of clouds over the La Salle mountains in the background.
April 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
On my third drive by past the #PetrifiedDunes in #ArchesNationalPark I had to pull over and get a shot. It's just too interesting to not give it a go, especially when we had a couple of clouds over the La Salle mountains in the background.
We were hoping for an epic sunset for our one-chance at this location, and the clouds were giving promise, but as the sun lowered, the clouds to the west rolled in on the horizon and blocked it all. Such is the life of #landscapephotography. Exposure blend/HDR. #archesnationalpark #balancedrock #nps
April 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We were hoping for an epic sunset for our one-chance at this location, and the clouds were giving promise, but as the sun lowered, the clouds to the west rolled in on the horizon and blocked it all. Such is the life of #landscapephotography. Exposure blend/HDR. #archesnationalpark #balancedrock #nps
I went to Utah and while we avoided the rain that soaked the midwest, we also avoided every single cloud in the sky. Lol (and any semblance of cell service). Anyway, here's my pano of the #GreenRiverOverlook in #Canyonlands #NationalPark
April 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I went to Utah and while we avoided the rain that soaked the midwest, we also avoided every single cloud in the sky. Lol (and any semblance of cell service). Anyway, here's my pano of the #GreenRiverOverlook in #Canyonlands #NationalPark
This is a composite image. I got the shot of the Arch then got kicked out by the rangers unfortunately. So I went somewhere else to shoot the blood moon. Stitched it all together almost how I had it in my head.
#stlarch #downtownstl #lunareclipse #moon #nightsky #stlouis
#stlarch #downtownstl #lunareclipse #moon #nightsky #stlouis
March 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
This is a composite image. I got the shot of the Arch then got kicked out by the rangers unfortunately. So I went somewhere else to shoot the blood moon. Stitched it all together almost how I had it in my head.
#stlarch #downtownstl #lunareclipse #moon #nightsky #stlouis
#stlarch #downtownstl #lunareclipse #moon #nightsky #stlouis
A friend wanted to try some fun shooting positions and she did not disappoint. This is one of my favorites because it is almost surreal in its display, and it makes the viewer stop and really consider what they're seeing.
March 15, 2025 at 6:47 AM
A friend wanted to try some fun shooting positions and she did not disappoint. This is one of my favorites because it is almost surreal in its display, and it makes the viewer stop and really consider what they're seeing.
Shot back in 2009. Unfortunately the model, Megan Filth, is no longer with us. She was my first nude model and became one of my favorite people. Going through our work every couple of years is always inspiring, yet obviously sad.
#artnude #artnotporn #bwnude #nudemodel #figuremodel
#artnude #artnotporn #bwnude #nudemodel #figuremodel
March 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Shot back in 2009. Unfortunately the model, Megan Filth, is no longer with us. She was my first nude model and became one of my favorite people. Going through our work every couple of years is always inspiring, yet obviously sad.
#artnude #artnotporn #bwnude #nudemodel #figuremodel
#artnude #artnotporn #bwnude #nudemodel #figuremodel
I found this shot from back in 2009 that I didn't originally like. I feel like I have a better eye now, so I gave it new life. It's not as heavy of an edit as you might think; experimenting with lighting setups can yield interesting results.
#artnotporn #artnude #blackandwhite #bwnude
#artnotporn #artnude #blackandwhite #bwnude
March 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I found this shot from back in 2009 that I didn't originally like. I feel like I have a better eye now, so I gave it new life. It's not as heavy of an edit as you might think; experimenting with lighting setups can yield interesting results.
#artnotporn #artnude #blackandwhite #bwnude
#artnotporn #artnude #blackandwhite #bwnude
February 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Report the first album you bought *with your own money*
I am having real trouble remembering the first cassette I actually bought, without the parents' finger wagging. I'm gonna go with this mostly cuz I have a memory of it, and I know it wasn't my first ever tape. (This or a contemporary piece)
I am having real trouble remembering the first cassette I actually bought, without the parents' finger wagging. I'm gonna go with this mostly cuz I have a memory of it, and I know it wasn't my first ever tape. (This or a contemporary piece)
February 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Report the first album you bought *with your own money*
I am having real trouble remembering the first cassette I actually bought, without the parents' finger wagging. I'm gonna go with this mostly cuz I have a memory of it, and I know it wasn't my first ever tape. (This or a contemporary piece)
I am having real trouble remembering the first cassette I actually bought, without the parents' finger wagging. I'm gonna go with this mostly cuz I have a memory of it, and I know it wasn't my first ever tape. (This or a contemporary piece)
And old pump house near Juneau, Alaska during low-tide. The day was exceptionally dreary so the edit had to reflect that.
September 2023.
#landscape #alaska #juneau #pumphouse #bwphoto #photographer #blackandwhite
September 2023.
#landscape #alaska #juneau #pumphouse #bwphoto #photographer #blackandwhite
February 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
And old pump house near Juneau, Alaska during low-tide. The day was exceptionally dreary so the edit had to reflect that.
September 2023.
#landscape #alaska #juneau #pumphouse #bwphoto #photographer #blackandwhite
September 2023.
#landscape #alaska #juneau #pumphouse #bwphoto #photographer #blackandwhite
Can't do a maternity shoot without doing one of these. Photographically speaking, lighting is trickier than normal because of the tiny human throwing off distances, but that's a solvable problem. (That I thought of after the shoot, of course, lol)
#artnude #maternity #bodyscape #bwnude
#artnude #maternity #bodyscape #bwnude
February 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Can't do a maternity shoot without doing one of these. Photographically speaking, lighting is trickier than normal because of the tiny human throwing off distances, but that's a solvable problem. (That I thought of after the shoot, of course, lol)
#artnude #maternity #bodyscape #bwnude
#artnude #maternity #bodyscape #bwnude
I did my first maternity shoot over the weekend. I have no interest in them, but when a fav model decides to expand the family you do something fun.
Mask: Kayla Douglas Atristry
Studio: Leave it to Beaver
#artnude #nudemodel #pregnantmodel #maternity
Mask: Kayla Douglas Atristry
Studio: Leave it to Beaver
#artnude #nudemodel #pregnantmodel #maternity
February 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I did my first maternity shoot over the weekend. I have no interest in them, but when a fav model decides to expand the family you do something fun.
Mask: Kayla Douglas Atristry
Studio: Leave it to Beaver
#artnude #nudemodel #pregnantmodel #maternity
Mask: Kayla Douglas Atristry
Studio: Leave it to Beaver
#artnude #nudemodel #pregnantmodel #maternity
1) I absolutely love coffee from Bones Coffee.
2) sparkly privacy glass is pretty cool when the light hits just right. 3) get yourself a branded coffee mug, you'll love it.
#coffeelife #bonescoffee #armyofdarkchocolate
2) sparkly privacy glass is pretty cool when the light hits just right. 3) get yourself a branded coffee mug, you'll love it.
#coffeelife #bonescoffee #armyofdarkchocolate
February 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
1) I absolutely love coffee from Bones Coffee.
2) sparkly privacy glass is pretty cool when the light hits just right. 3) get yourself a branded coffee mug, you'll love it.
#coffeelife #bonescoffee #armyofdarkchocolate
2) sparkly privacy glass is pretty cool when the light hits just right. 3) get yourself a branded coffee mug, you'll love it.
#coffeelife #bonescoffee #armyofdarkchocolate
One of my favorite things to do with a subject is to find a way distort their normal appearance, highlight something unusual. This image, for example, yes a nude woman, but I doubt anyone would call this erotic. #artnude #fineartnude #bodyscape #figuremodel
February 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
One of my favorite things to do with a subject is to find a way distort their normal appearance, highlight something unusual. This image, for example, yes a nude woman, but I doubt anyone would call this erotic. #artnude #fineartnude #bodyscape #figuremodel
February 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Hey amateur and part-time studio photographers, do you buy your posing cubes or make them? I reeeeally want some, but man some of those prices feel kinda sus. (Pic for attention) #photography #photostudio #fineart #bodyscape #bwphotography #figurescape
January 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Hey amateur and part-time studio photographers, do you buy your posing cubes or make them? I reeeeally want some, but man some of those prices feel kinda sus. (Pic for attention) #photography #photostudio #fineart #bodyscape #bwphotography #figurescape
I definitely need more Washington based national park images in my feed. I enjoy Bryce and Zion just fine, but dammit gimme Rainier and Olympic and Cascades. #missingmountains #snowymountains #mtrainier #ilikethecold #bringmesnow
January 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I definitely need more Washington based national park images in my feed. I enjoy Bryce and Zion just fine, but dammit gimme Rainier and Olympic and Cascades. #missingmountains #snowymountains #mtrainier #ilikethecold #bringmesnow
I should've left the bed 40 mins ago, but a) it's cold AF, b) this dork. #cat #catmornings #coldmornings #needmorecoffee
January 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I should've left the bed 40 mins ago, but a) it's cold AF, b) this dork. #cat #catmornings #coldmornings #needmorecoffee