Free, sincere, lively girls in the photo of Michael Donovan

We present to you a fascinating selection of photographs by American photographer Michael Donovan, whose work will not leave you indifferent. In a world where glitz and stagecraft often overshadow true beauty, Donovan stands out for his ability to capture real emotion and bring today's culture to life in unusual and natural ways. His photographs are a play of feelings, from provocations to deep emotions. (Warning! Nudity).

Behind each of Donovan's photographs there is a story not only of the photographs themselves, but also of his own - the journey from an insecure graphic designer to an established photographer who overcame difficulties and failures. Today, his work is exhibited around the world, inspiring and delighting audiences. We invite you to plunge into the world of Donovan, where every photo is a whole world full of emotions and colors.

Donovan, working in advertising, art and fashion, creates unique images full of life and energy. His works amaze with their exceptional frankness: the models in his photographs either cry or laugh uncontrollably, creating an atmosphere of absolute freedom and sincerity. Every frame of Michael is a reflection of his unique view of the world, full of sarcasm, emotions and unexpected turns.

With a keen eye for detail and the right moment, Michael Donovan works primarily in the fields of advertising, art and fashion photography. Whether intimate portraits or extensive shoots for major brands, his work balances on the edge of sensuality, provocation and emotion.

It's hard to look away from Michael Donovan's work. They are free, shocking, lively - real, informal art. Donovan shoots "on the fly." It’s hard to imagine what’s happening on the shoot with the models who are crying in the frame, laughing like crazy, tearing their clothes, running away, screaming, dancing, having a blast like it’s the last time. It’s like the photos “after a party”, when feelings are overflowing, all the emotional floodgates are open and it seems that only in these seconds you feel the pulse of life to the fullest, synchronizing with its inexhaustible energy.

To understand Donovan, his mission in photography, the message he is trying to convey, it is worth getting to know this strange, outwardly intimidating guy with rough stubble, dark glasses, a sarcastic grin. A failed graphic designer, a former stand-up comedian, who, on the advice of a model friend, once picked up a camera. After moving to New York from Oregon in 2008, he spent 15 months building a full-fledged portfolio. His life was then going to an unknown direction. Donovan slept in a trailer because he could not afford to rent an apartment, lived from hand to mouth, and survived on occasional handouts from friends. All the energy, all the strength was thrown into becoming a photographer.

It’s simply impossible to take your eyes off Michael’s works—they are so free, quite shocking, but real and “alive.” Some call his photographs informal art, while others criticize him for being too frank. In general, there are rumors that something unimaginable is happening on the set of Michael Donovan. Usually, his models cry, tear off their clothes, scream and dance, and have a blast like it’s the last time. Donovan himself calls his work a “message” that he wants to convey to others.