Jova is a San Francisco-based photographer and videographer, whose cinematic photographs of nude women painted in natural light evoke film stills — and may leave viewers feeling like voyeurs witnessing intimate moments.
An Eternal Moment for St. Patrick’s Day 2022
The editing department always does these “promotions” for the various holidays, and to the extent we can out here in PG-Land, we like to show them off too. Granted one minute of beautiful women you cannot touch — almost certainly even if you met them in person — may not be the most fun you’ll have all day, but it’s a lot cheaper than a strip club. And you don’t even have to leave home.
The keen eyes out there will recognize our St. Patrick’s Pets as Gianna Dior, Anny Aurora, Kenzie Anne, Tahlia Paris, Meaghan Stanfill , Stormi Maya, MSPUIYI, Violet Summers, Hanna Carter, and Lacey London. Now we got that list from the editors, and we went to try and put all those names in order of appearance, but we kept getting distracted. Hey, maybe 1-minute videos do have their place in the world. At least we didn’t go to all this work only to have the video disappear in 24 hours, after we get beyond St. Patrick’s Day 2022. (Social Media people can be baffling to those of us who try to insert some sense of value into their work. Of course, most of us also actually read for fun, so clearly we’re beyond hope.)
By the way, we do feel obligated to mention that you can see all of these stellar Pets in rather more revealing exposure on PenthouseGold, should you wish to join that membership site. And by that we mean we are obligated to mention that. Sometimes the PenthouseGold people think we’re having too much fun and not enough business. Oh, bother.
In that now reverent mood, we continue. … And now for something completely different…
A Moment in Time
Jova is a San Francisco-based photographer and videographer, whose cinematic photographs of nude women painted in natural light evoke film stills — and may leave viewers feeling like voyeurs witnessing intimate moments. Penthouse spoke with Jova about how he went from being a fashion photographer to shooting nudes, his favorite photo shoot and how his work straddles the fine line between beauty and vulgarity.
How would you describe your work?
Simple, pretty, effortless. I have embraced those three words for a while, as a way to describe the majority of my shoots. I love to capture moments where the model is expressing an emotion or a feeling, but also allow them to feel natural and tell a story. These words also extend to the wardrobe, props and even hair and makeup. The more organic everything looks and feels the better.
How did you get into photography?
My shoots early on were fashion shoots. I would photograph a lot of fashion shows and do photo shoots for designers for their websites. During one fashion show, I met a person who owned a nude magazine. I then booked my first nude photo shoot with a very experienced model. I was very nervous and had the worst possible gear, but showed up anyway. Daria was an angel. She patiently guided me that day. My confidence in doing nude photo shoots went from zero to 100.
What draws you to shooting nudes and erotic imagery?
I have always loved doing shoots where the model is in the most natural state. I love to create beautiful shapes and moods, where the model can express herself and feel confident and powerful. It is very rewarding to see a woman feel absolutely beautiful and empowered, while showcasing her sensuality in the nude.
What makes a photo sensual to you?
A combination of mood, pose and setting. Telling a story is not as easy as it sounds. It takes effort from both the model and the photographer to create the right mood and capture it in a way that is elevated and classy. There is a fine line between beautiful art and vulgar work.
Tell us about your favorite photo shoot.
My most recent trip to Joshua Tree with Deisy Leon was one of my most favorite shoots. We spent four days shooting, and we created several incredible photo sets. We managed to explore the park and found some amazing locations, including the place we stayed.
A Moment with Jova on St. Patrick’s Day 2022
(y’know, because we care)
Gloria Leonard once famously described the difference between Art and Pornography as, “The lighting.” … While that may not be entirely accurate these days, it could be a fun conversation starter should you wish to connect with Jova via Instagram or Patreon. … Nothing good ever came from starting a conversation poorly.
