Acceptance, Empowerment & Creativity
“Just People” is a nude photography series and book by Cornelia Schmidt. It is about individuality, diversity, and beauty in today’s world.
By removing the layers of societal norms and expectations that are often reflected in our clothing, Cornelia creates room for the true essence of personalities to shine.
“Just People” started in 2012 and still holds true to its values today: respect, diversity, joy, and beauty.
The work has been collected in the book“Just People”, which includes a short text for each picture.
Together, the compositions tell inspiring stories about the magic of individuality.
You can find our book here.
It is easy to judge people based on their clothes and accessories.
Nowadays, it is also easy to hide behind digital photo editing and filters. Through nude photography, Cornelia can goes deeper into capturing the essence of a personality in this very moment.
All participants decide for themselves how much of their body they would like to show.
The project will serve as documentation of our lives today. Nowadays people have tattoos, solid bodies that have spent many hours at a gym or large bodies that wouldn’t go near a gym. They have colourful hairstyles, certain accessories and icons in their lives.
These stories from people from all over the world with different skin colours and different cultures tell us stories about how people today live, what they feel and what values they have. Some stories portray overwhelming emotions, like sadness and longing. Others portray a strong personal trait or passion, like music or chocolate.
Cornelia humbly sees the individual and works with complete respect for the person she is shooting. Then in her humorous and daring way, she collaborates with the person and they compose an interpretation that honestly portrays the special and unique essence of the individual. Cornelia’s passion for this project will give the book energy and a life of its own.
It is easy to judge people based on their clothes and accessories.
Nowadays, it is also easy to hide behind digital photo editing and filters. Through nude photography, Cornelia can goes deeper into capturing the essence of a personality in this very moment.
All participants decide for themselves how much of their body they would like to show.
Cornelia always finds something meaningful, connecting with people, empowering women, and listening to stories from different souls.
She believes everyone has something special to share. Her goal is to bring people together through understanding and care.
Curious about Just People’s next move?
Dear Cornelia, Thank you for one of the kind exhibition. Your pictures are truly unique. I feel they capture the soul of the person rather than their physical appearance. It is a unique skill. I feel the depth of the feelings that these women in your photography go through is fascinating. You are in it for the good struggle of letting others know their own truth. I think the moment we are comfortable with our truth–the world becomes better but society plays a role in letting people be who they are! I hope this happens soon! Thank you for your great passionate work.
Cornelia–thank you for your art. Your art is important in this world of confusion, but also to all whoare working for a positive world. If there are two words to describe your art it is: honesty and love.
What a neat treat to find myself so many hundred of thousands of steps away from home and still feel a deep connection to the women portrayed in the photos and to those standing next to me. This has been a heart-warming and lifting experience that every human being needs to be exposed to.Thank you.
“Just People” is very close to Cornelia’s heart as a photographer, artist, and as person.
Capturing and sharing the beauty of diversity and individuality has always been at the core of her work.
Learn more about Cornelia and her work here.
If you are interested in arranging an exhibition or in booking Cornelia with this concept, please feel free to get in touch