Bridgetown Nudes Series

In 2014, I was inspired by the photography of Spencer Tunick to create a series of nude images photographed in public places—Bridgetown Nudes. While he photographs large groups of people, I decided to focus on individuals and small groups.

It was important to both me and my subjects that this project be approached from a perspective of body positivity. In fact, many of the subjects volunteered to pose as part of their self-love journey.

This series was photographed throughout the Portland, Oregon area during 2014–2015 and was exhibited as a solo show in 2015. Portland is nicknamed “Bridgetown” because of the many bridges that cross the Willamette River.

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Bridgetown Nudes, MidnightMagenta, Union Station, Portland, Oregon, USA 2015 photographed by Dave Haworth in black & white. A Nude woman with a full back tattoo photographed from the back as she is in a yoga pose on the train tracks in front of Unio
Bridgetown Nudes, Mininapdx, Vista House, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A nude female lies in front of Vista House as the setting sun reflects on the buildings blue windows.
Bridgetown Nudes, Mininapdx, Vista House, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A nude female sits in front of Vista House as the setting sun reflects on the buildings green windows.
Bridgetown Nudes, Mininapdx, Vista House, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude female lies on the steps in front of Vista House.
Bridgetown Nudes, Fox, Steel Bridge, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A nude man walks along the center of the road in front of Steel Bridge.
Bridgetown Nudes, Fox, Steel Bridge, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude man walks along the center of the road towards Steel Bridge.
Bridgetown Nudes, Moonshine, Powell's Books, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A partially nude woman wearing only a green jacket leans against a lamp post in front of Powell's Books.
Bridgetown Nudes, Ellyks, NW Cornell Tunnel, Portland, Oregon, USA 2015 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman leans against the Cornell Road tunnel wall as cars pass by.
Bridgetown Nudes, The Day, Portland, Oregon, USA 2015 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A group of nude people lay in a pile in front of the old Day Theatre as a partially nude woman seems to be sweeping them into a pile.
Bridgetown Nudes, Squirmette, OMSI, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman is seen from behind bending into the center of the letter "O" of the OMSI sign.
Bridgetown Nudes, Squirmette, OMSI, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman is seen from behind climbing the letter "S" of the OMSI sign.
Bridgetown Nudes, Stella, Multnomah County Central Library, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman sits on the steps of the library reading a book.
Bridgetown Nudes, Stella, Multnomah County Central Library, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman sits on the steps of the library reading a book.
Bridgetown Nudes, Benny, St. John's Bridge, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman wearing a beanie (so Portland right?) standing at the side of the wet road leading across the St. John's Bridge.
Bridgetown Nudes, Ninjagingerkitty, Dante's, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman stands in front of the "Keep Portland Weird" sign.
Bridgetown Nudes, Bartemus, International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A nude man lies on the pathway, as seen through rose covered arches.
Bridgetown Nudes, Bartemus, International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude man mimics a pose of a statue in the Rose Gardens.
Bridgetown Nudes, Bevini, Burnside Bridge, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A nude woman stands on the side of the Burnside Bridge at night with cars passing by; the neon Portland Oregon sign is in the background.
Bridgetown Nudes, Circle of Light, Reed College, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A nude woman sits in the middle of a blue lit pedestrian bridge at night.
Bridgetown Nudes, Circle of Light, Reed College, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A nude woman lies in the middle of a blue lit pedestrian bridge at night.
Bridgetown Nudes, Circle of Light, Reed College, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman lounges on the stone wall of steps leading up to a building. She is lit at night by a single security lamp.
Bridgetown Nudes, Ms M, SE Grand Ave, Portland, Oregon, USA 2015 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A nude woman stands under the lighting of the Grand Avenue overpass.
Bridgetown Nudes, Ms M, Willamette River, Portland, Oregon, USA 2015 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman sits on a wet wooden dock in the foreground of the Willamette River, with the Spirit of Rose sailing under the Hawthorne
Bridgetown Nudes, Hoppiness, Gigantic Brewing Company, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude woman sits at a wet wooden picnic table in front of Gigantic Brewery enjoying a pint.
Bridgetown Nudes, World Naked Bike Ride Event, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in color by Dave Haworth. A large gathering of naked bike riders waiting for the start of the ride.
Bridgetown Nudes, World Naked Bike Ride Event, Portland, Oregon, USA 2014 photographed in black & white by Dave Haworth. A nude couple standing by a bicycle pose for a portrait in front of a large group of naked bike riders.

Bridgetown Nudes Zine

Available in Print or Digital

Bridgetown Nudes Zine - a collection of body positive nudes photographed in Portland, Oregon by Dave Haworth. Purchase your copy of the physical or digital zine.

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