RUMINATION (n.) a deep or considered thought about something.

This will be a 100+ image beautifully printed Photobook of stunning variety.

Rumination is a meditation on the beauty of the female form.

WELCOME TO RUMINATION VOLUME 27

She’s back — and this time we took her into the desert. Meet Elle, the beautiful Ukrainian engineer who traded blueprints for the spotlight. After captivating everyone in Volume 25, she returns with even greater confidence and presence for Volume 27. We shot this entire edition under the vast open sky at Jean Dry Lake Bed in Southern Nevada, just outside Las Vegas — golden afternoon light, endless desert horizons, and nothing but raw natural beauty surrounding us. Elle brings a rare combination of nerdy charm, graceful confidence, and effortless natural beauty. With her striking features, intelligent eyes, and poised athletic form, she transforms the stark desert landscape into a breathtaking canvas for fine art nudes. The dramatic light, warm desert tones, and wide-open space created some of the most powerful and cinematic images in the entire Rumination series. This volume features 100+ stunning photographs celebrating pure, unadorned femininity — shot with natural light and printed to the highest quality. From soft, elegant poses to strong, confident expressions against the desert backdrop, Elle’s return is a true standout.

Why back this project?
Rumination continues to deliver timeless, tasteful fine art nude photography with real models who bring personality and professionalism to every shoot. Elle’s Volume 27 combines the intimacy of a returning favorite with the epic scale of a desert adventure you won’t find anywhere else.

Limited Edition Signed and numbered to 100.

This was shot on the GH5 with G-series portrait lenses.

PHOTOBOOK is 8 x 10 Printed on Premium 100# Lustre

ALL Hardcover books will be SIGNED and NUMBERED to 100 copies. The hardcover books and print collections will only be available on KICKSTARTER during campaigns for Rumination. Once they are sold out, only Digital files will be available. Thank you!

A LOOK INSIDE

THE CREATOR

Hi! I am Michele Grey Hartsoe a female photographer and filmmaker. I have absolutely fallen in love with taking nude portraits. I want to find new ways to be creative and improve the art I am creating. Thank you to everyone that has been with me from the start of this Journey I promise things are just getting warmed up. I am committed to learning and growing every day and with every photoshoot. I appreciate you taking a look and backing the project if you want to help me create more! Thank you!

WELCOME TO RUMINATION VOLUME 27

A LOOK INSIDE

THE CREATOR

Past Issues

Rumination 27 ELLE Desert Fine Art Photo book Signed to 100

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