As a photographer than often has nude subjects in front of his camera lens, Travis Chantar does exactly have the world’s most difficult job. And while many would consider honed male forms beautiful enough to capture on their own, Chantar employs his own embellishments.

Based in Brooklyn, Chantar’s latest series Flowers, sees the model’s body adorned with delicately-placed intricate flowers; that although often covering the model’s modesty, somehow evokes even more intimacy.

As a queer mixed race man, Chantar is forthright in ensuring his subjects represent diversity

Made of Earth ? @elishah1 #flowersbychantar #earthday

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A rose by another name?#flowersbychantar @bakingballroompatents

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ? @zachy89 #flowersbychantar

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Be kind to yourself ? @theofficialjahnle #springhassprung #flowersbychantar

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Always eat your vegetables @rahsaanchisolm #flowersbychantar

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Lean back ?@johnmacconnell #flowersbychantar

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