Being naked is a statement and in these nervously nude captures, there are several examples of both individuals and corporations that take advantage of this taboo concept to call attention to their cause.
Why being in-the-buff is so captivating is quite an unusual phenomenon -- just because everybody will be naked at some point during each day themselves (assuming a regular shower routine). However, it seems that when the private practice is blown up on a bigger screen -- be it for a fashion editorial, TV-commercial spot or an activist’s campaign print ad -- controversy and widespread attention ensues. Though some photographers use nudity to bring about an air of purity and peace, others use it in a more raw and sensual form, which is often more common in publications stemming from the fashion and entertainment industry.
Constructive uses of nudity are most obvious in PSAs and publicity stunts, which are choreographed by organizations to capitalize on shock factor to promote their mission.
98 Nervously Nude Captures

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Stars Revealing Too Much?
Eva Mendes Bares All for Jack

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Fashionable Nudetography
Fringe's Anna Torv Shows Some Skin for Esquire March 2010
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Confidently Nude Editorials
Matthieu Charneau by Rick Day Bears it All
87
Unretouched Nudetorials
Harper's Bazaar Naked Celebrities Shoot Promotes Natural Bare Beauty
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Glamorizing Diverse Body Types
Plus Size Models Galore Appear in Glamour Magazine's October Issue
85
Naked Female Negatives
The Carsten Witte 'Lounge Nudes' Series Features an Interesting Touch
84
Blindfolded Bare Bodies
'Shrouded' by Brenton Parry Exposes the Power of a Mask
83
Controversial Close-Ups
These Krijn van Noordwijk Portraits are Thought-Provoking
82
Bare Nature Photography
Ren Hang Captures the Natural Animalistic Side of Humans
81
Sultry Beach Editorials
The Olivia Wilde Barely There Photoshoot Leaves Little to the Imagination
80
Plus-Size Model Comparisons
Katya Zharkova in Controversial Spread for PLUS Model Magazine
79
Youthful Naturalist Photography
Ryan McGinley's Somewhere Place Series is Full of Quiet Wonder
78
Hip Hop Hottie Ads
Vida Guerra Gets Naked for the PETA Campaign
77
Fat Nude Calendars
Celebrate 2009 with Chubby Mikey
76
Natural Nude Man Photos
'I Heard the Earth Inhale' Celebrates One's Connection with Earth
75
Hyperreal Human Replicas
Bruno Walpoth Chisels Life-Like Statues Using Lime & Walnut Wood
74
Artsy Depictions of Motherhood
Clothes-Free Pregnant Women by Nigel Barker
73
Clothless Fashion Ads
A & F's Gilly Hicks Nudevertising
72
Flexible Tattooed Temptresses
Stephen Kenneston Shoots a Dancing Diva Named Kayla
71
Cheeky Duvet Cover
Get the Body of Your Dreams
70
Inside-Out Body Campaigns
The National Health Service's Donation Stunt is Bloody Brilliant
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Mainstream Raciness?
Allure Magazine Shows ‘The Naked Truth' For May 2009
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Nudetorials
Models Wear Accessories Only in Gente Magazine Shoot
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Faking Naked?
Megan Fox Leaked Photos From ‘Jennifer's Body' Appears on Web
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Naked For A Cause
Alicia Silverstone Strips Down For PETA
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Minnie Mouse Nudetography
Alice Rausch by Fashion Photographer Jamie Nelson
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Miniature Bodily Landscapes
Allan Teger Uses Bodies as His Theaters
63
Nude Nuptials
Naked Wedding Photos Prompt Chinese Photographers to Request a Ban
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SFW Nudetography
Nudist Culture, Minus the Naughty Bits
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Wearing Nothing
K-Lynn Lingerie 2nd Skin Campaign
60
Stripped Seductress Photoshoots
'Purple Naked' with Izabel Goulart Provides What it Promises
59
Nude Number Photography
Photos by Howard Schatz Count Down Using Flesh
58
Nudevertising for Wine
Avondale Wine Goes 'Au Naturel'
57
Self-Esteem Photography
Troubador Promotes Positive Self Image Through His Lens
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Birthday Suit Beggar Art
Erica Simone Bares it All for the Camera Lens
55
Flexing Nudetography
The Klaus Kampert 'flexREflex' Series Shows Tension and Relaxation
54
Female Celebrity Retrospectives
'The Vanity Fair Spotlights: Women' Special Edition Flashback
53
Peek-A-Boo Editorials
Naked Celebs for Allure Have Nothing to Hide
52
Nude Tattootography
‘Tattoo Me Beautiful' in Vogue China May 2010 Features Sensual Art
51
Bare Skin Male Chic
Fashion156 ‘Goes Au Naturel in ‘The Nude Issue'
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Human Body Fonts
Red Ked's Interactive ‘BodyType' Script Celebrates Intimacy
49
Nudetography Displays
The 'Project 25' by Roger Weiss Questions the Human Body's Flaws
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Olympic Activists
Amanda Beard Naked for PETA
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Printed Paper Doll Fashions
The Red Valentino Autumn/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Ladylike
46
Weird Weddings
Hedonism and Nudity Replace Tradition
45
Nude Cyclist Events
The World Naked Bike Ride 2012 in Los Angeles Produces a Whimsical Feeling
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Naughty Pin-Up Protests
Air Comet Flight Attendants Strip Down to Draw Attention to Unpaid Wages
43
Nude Chip Shots
Golfer Camilo Villegas Bares All for ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue
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American Association For Nude Recreation
Membership Has It's Privileges?
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Nude Politician Ads
The Vanguardia Magazine Campaign Advocates 'The Naked Truth'
40
Teasing Twosome Nudetography
This Sensual i-D Spring 2011 Photoshoot Doubles the Trouble
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Nudist Traveler Captures
The 'Whistle for the Wind' McGinley Book is Bare
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Nudevertising Glasses
Tom Ford Gets Racy in Fall/Winter Eyewear Ads
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Abstract Nudetography
'Perspective Nude' by Alva Bernadine Puts a New Angle on Naked
36
Nude Pond Photography
Viktor Vauthier Captures Sultry Images in an Aquatic Setting
35
Topless Faux Romances
Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway Pose for Entertainment Weekly
34
Hyperrealistic Fashion Paintings
Anna Halldin-Maule Tackles Themes of Fashion Obsession
33
Pixelated Luxury Cars
The United Nude Lo Res Lamborghini Countach is a Rough Ride
32
Born-Again Beauty Campaigns
AHAVA Campaign by Miri Davidovitz Urges You to "Rebirth Your Skin"
31
Rollerblading in the Buff
"Earth Friend Gen" Raises Awareness
30
Nearly Nude Celeb Ads
The Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Thomas Wylde Fall/Winter 2011 Campaign
29
Birthday Suit Editorials
Julia Stegner & Garrett Neff Heat Up Hercules Magazine
28
Nudevertising Jewelry
Padma Lakshmi Gets Naked to Sell Her Accessories
27
Au Naturale Editorials
The Elle China June 2010 'Earth Love' Editorial is Stripped-Down
26
Bare Manimal Art
Provocative Half Man Half Beast Art by Brian Donnelly Illustrates Man's Raw Side
25
Shower Play Print Ads
The Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Campaign is Wet and Wild
24
Fur-Boycotting Tangos
"Dancing with the Stars" Pro Karina Smirnoff Poses for PETA
23
Bathing Beauty Campaigns
The Melinda Rader Viktor Magazine Shoot is Stunningly Simple
22
Posh Piggyback Pictorials
The Antidote 'Beauty & the Beast' Editorial Features Carried Couture
21
Disrobed Angel Editorials
The Miranda Kerr by Willy Vanderperre for Industrie #4 Shoot is Steamy
20
Serene Bare Skin Yearbooks
The Naked Muse Calender for 2012 Features Serene Male Captures
19
Celeb Sahara Campaigns
The PETA Laura Vandervoort Ad Asks 'Whose Skin Are You In?'
18
Frozen Floral Models
Tory Fair's Sculptures Have Flower-Clad Nudes in Sorrowful Poses
17
Black Hole Shoots
'Natural Beauty' by Monica Antonelli Says, "Who Needs a Backdrop?"
16
Jewelry-Only Spreads
Model Egle Tvirbutaite Wears Solely Tiffany in 'The Distance Between Us'
15
Punk Makeup Ads
The CK One Cosmetics SS12 Campaign is Colorfully Edgy
14
Nudevertising Credit Cards
Visa TV Spot
13
Poetic Nude Portraits
Poetry Takes Form by Thomas Sing Brings Literature to the Skin
12
Image-Censoring Apps
Obscura Lets You Doctor Naughty Pics to Make Them Shareable
11
Fleshy Foam Females
‘Les Mousses' Sculptures by Etienne Gros are Realistically Reveali
10
Floral Wallpaper Paintings
The Sergio Lopez Painted Roses Collection is Petalicious
9
Revamped Body-Bearing Centerfolds
Daniel DiCriscio Replicates the Burt Reynold Cosmo Spread
8
Political Nude Sand Scenes
‘What do you want me to do?' for Ars Homo Erotica
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Photographing Guys Primping
'Vanity' Captures the Girlier Side of Men Mimicking Women
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Nude Voting PSAs
Vote Naked Illinois Encourages You to Vote in the Buff
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Nudist Clothing Art
The Georgia By Shabd Collection Revolves Around Artist's Naked Body
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Nude Political Portraits
This Margaret Sutherland Painting of Stephen Harper is Satirical
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Naked Public Fountain Parades
The Nude Rendition of Wagner's 'The Ring' Opens an Opera Festival
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Free Flying Men
Pawel Althamer Lets His Bare Body Art Fly (UPDATE)
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Retro Supermodel Sandals
The Givenchy 'Pin-Up' Flip Flops Exhibit Classic Glamor Girls
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Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
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Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
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Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Cécred’s 'A Deeper Understanding of Hair' Shows Power and Purpose
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
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Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Skincare Well-Being Campaigns
Neutrogena Celebrates International Self-Care Awareness Day
Nostalgic Makeup Palettes
Urban Decay Invites Consumers to Experience its Original Naked Palette
Neutral Skintight Skiwear Collections
SKIMS x The North Face Collection is Ready for the Slopes
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Pride Month Cosmetic Campaigns
Nivea Proud In Your Skin Was Created with PFLAG National
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Sustainable Statement Swimwear
Stefania Frangista Reimagines Beachwear with Nature-Inspired Design
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Substance Use Narrative Shifts
The Missing Issue Offers a New Perspective on Celebrity Struggles
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
Style-Conscious Body Washes
The Olay x Wantable Power Edit Helps Fashionistas Feel Their Best
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Seductive Winter Loungewear Lines
Kim Kardashian‘s SKIMS’ Brand Has a New Winter Heat Collection
Bespoke Swimwear Designs
Bathing Belle Swimwear Debuts its 'Cruise Collection'
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Affordable Nude Cosmetic Products
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New Years Specific Campaigns
Dove’s Unready for Anything Campaign Celebrates End-of-Night Rituals
Bold Fashion Runway Statements
Madre Natura Introduces The Last Season Collection
Community-Driven Fashion Campaigns
Cupshe Debuts its 'Limitless Campaign' with Casting Calls
Empowering Founder-Inspired Swimwear Campaigns
Knix’s Latest Campaign is Titled 'Out of Office'
Cultural Icon-Inspired Fashion Collections
Novitska's Vibrant Summer Collection is Eye-Catching
Unisex Trucker Hats
Morning Nudes' Caps are a Playful Addition to Your Spring Wardrobe
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Global Runner-Inspired Campaigns
PUMA Introduced its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Fashion-Forward Shapewear
Calvin Klein Shapewear Integrates Details Like Lace & Signature Logos
Slick Architect-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The New Norse Projects Campaign Celebrates Delivery 2
Makeup-Free Fashion Campaigns
Pamela Anderson's Fresh Face Stars in Proenza Schouler's 2024 Shoot
Post-Surgery Undergarment Collections
Melanie Disalvo's nu:titty Offers Post-Mastectomy Lingerie
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Nighttime Cosmetic Campaigns
The Estée Lauder Night Night Club Campaign Stars Nicole Richie
Fashion Industry Greenwashing Reports
Fashion Takes Action Zeroes in on Greenwashing Practices
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Comedic Body Wash Ads
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Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
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Stuart Weitzman Launches 'How Lovely to Be a Woman'
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Lulus Fashion Lounge Debuts the 'We are Lulus' Campaign
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Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
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method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
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