Delightful Photos Of British Naturists Doing Normal Stuff

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“Finding subjects was a lot harder than first expected. Initially I went through British Naturism and met with members and attended camps they organised to naturist sites. However I found that not all members were under 30 and I didn’t want to impose on their trips. Members were often disinterested in participating so I researched through social media, people I met at camps, forums, and blogs.

“I gained access to a number of naturist sites around the UK and organised trips to bring together those that I had met – this was hard as all sites have a strong no photography policy. It was interesting to bring strangers to a camp and refreshing to see how their interest in nudity united them.” – Laura Pannack

“The Lounge at the Heritage Naturist Club”, Berkshire

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“I didn’t aim to correct any sterotype, I simply wanted to explore the idea. I thought it was interesting that these young people were all naturists for such different reasons – they were all very individual. I aspire for the viewer to engage with my subjects and see their nudity as a secondary element amongst the everyday setting. I aim to capture them as individuals, not just naturists.” – Laura Pannack

“Alan Sleeps at the Springwood Sun Club”, Colchester

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“It was interesting to discover that in fact naturists are not in fact exhibitionists, and gaining their trust was extremely difficult. For many the world of naturism is an escape from everyday life.” – Laura Pannack

“Dan at Home”

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“I was drawn in by the great equalising aspect of naturism. It is an interesting question how far people would retain their respective rank if they were divested of their clothes. In the naturist environment classifications disappear and the playing field is levelled. By removing clothing I feel a barrier between people is gone and I’m more able to meet and to talk to others without the feeling that I or they have something to hide.” – Anonymous YBN member

“Vicky at Home”

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“Shaun at Home”

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“For me, the most intriguing thing about being a naturist is the social interaction between two humans when there is no room for judgment. Each is as vulnerable as the other and there are no hints as to who that person is or what social status they hold for example. What happens when these cues are absent? Do people connect on a different or deeper level, and if so, how?” – Laura Pannack

“Float – Phoenix Naturist Resort”, Cheshire

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“The image of Shaun in the pool on his back is very special to me. I wanted to depict how serene the atmosphere was and how peaceful the day felt. One reason I embark on projects is to understand my subjects and subject matter. I didn’t understand why anyone would want to bear themselves naked in front of strangers in a cold climate; especially at an age of such vulnerability. When swimming naked there is a unique physical sensation and this gave me some insight into why some people enjoy activities naked.” – Laura Pannack

“Fooseball at Spielplatz”, St Albans

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“Matthew at the Naturist Foundation”, Orpington

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“Jon, 21, at Home”

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“Football Radio at the Phoenix Resort”, Cheshire

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“Alex Eats an Ice Cream at the Naturist Foundation”, Orpington

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“Trivial Pursuit at Spielplatz”, St Albans (left); “Ash” (right)

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“Andre at Spielplatz”, St Albans

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“Issi” (left); “In the Woods at the Naturist Foundation”, Orpington (right)

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“Jonathan at Home”

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“Issi at Home”

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“Jelly Beans at the Naturist Foundation”, Orpington (left); Reading the Paper at Spielplatz”, St Albans (right)

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“Lunch at the Manchester Sun & Air Society”, Cheshire

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“Changed - Alex and Jon listen to regular visitor at The Naturist foundation” (left); “John Plays Mini Ten at the Naturist Foundation”, Orpington (right)

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“Sauna at the Naturist Foundation”, Orpington

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“Draughts at the Naturist Foundation”, Orpington (left); Jordan Plays His XBox at Home” (right)

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“Wimbledon Tennis at the Naturist Foundation”, Orpington

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