{
  "id": 7116735,
  "title": "Beautiful and intimate images of wild women captured in a stunning limited edition book [NSFW]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/beautiful-and-intimate-images-of-wild-women-captured-in-a-stunning",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T13:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/beautiful-and-intimate-images-of-women-in-the-wild-captured-in-stunning-new-collection-nsfw/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rokas Darulis, a photographer renowned for his work in the fashion industry, has created a new photobook titled \"Wild and Free.\" After a 15-year career focusing on fashion, Darulis has returned to his roots in Lithuania, capturing stunning images of women in natural settings. The result is a collection of intimate, personal photographs that deviate from the typical fashion-focused approach he is known for.\n\nDarulis, who stands at 6 feet 5 inches tall, has consistently demonstrated his ability to create effortless and captivating images throughout his career. His first photobook, \"Wild and Free,\" feels like a departure from the constraints of fashion photography, serving as a personal statement that allows him to express himself freely.\n\nThe book is a reflection of his desire to escape the pressures of the fashion world, where teams are often large and the emphasis is placed on the clothing rather than the subjects themselves. Instead, Darulis captures his subjects one-on-one in the early morning or late at dusk, using the forests, lakes, meadows, and coastline of Lithuania as his primary collaborators.\n\nThe photographs in \"Wild and Free\" showcase women harmonizing with their surroundings, whether they are nude or partially dressed, performing and sculptural in nature. The images evoke a sense of serenity and beauty, with no obvious styling agenda or product placement. The viewer is drawn into the space, experiencing the harmony between the women and their environment.\n\nThe book is a seamless blend of black and white and restrained color palettes, transitioning effortlessly between intimate portraits and abstract compositions. Darulis's instinctual skills are evident, but he demonstrates considerable discipline in maintaining the simplicity of his work.\n\nWhat sets \"Wild and Free\" apart is the sense of togetherness and playfulness that permeates the images. The most successful photographs are those where ideas emerge naturally rather than being imposed, showcasing moments of vulnerability and melancholy. The visual impact of the book is not overwhelming, as it avoids the typical fashion photography style that often relies on visual shouting.\n\nBorn in Šiauliai, Lithuania, the book is dedicated to Darulis's grandfather, Stasys Meiženis, who inspired his passion for photography by giving him a Soviet-era camera. In his introduction, Darulis credits his grandfather for igniting his love for the craft, writing, \"Because of you, I discovered photography.\"",
  "summary": "After 15 years photographing the polished world of fashion, Rokas Darulis has returned to the forests, lakes, meadows and coastline of his native Lithuania. The post Beautiful and intimate images of wild women captured in a stunning limited edition book [NSFW] appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
  "key_points": [
    "Photographer Rokas Darulis returns to Lithuanian roots for \"Wild and Free\" photobook.",
    "Intimate, personal photographs capture women in natural settings.",
    "Book blends black and white with restrained color palettes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}