What is jock sturges?

Jock Sturges is an American photographer known for his work in capturing nude portraits of children, adolescents, and families in natural settings such as beaches and forests. He was born in 1947 in New York City and studied at Marlboro College and the San Francisco Art Institute.

Sturges' work has sparked controversy and debate due to the sensitive nature of his subject matter. Some critics have accused him of exploiting his subjects or engaging in child pornography, while others praise his artistry and the intimacy and vulnerability he captures in his images.

Despite the controversy surrounding his work, Sturges has exhibited his photographs in galleries and museums around the world and published several books of his photography. He continues to explore themes of beauty, innocence, and the passage of time in his work.