Luba

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Summary: Books=Wives
Review: Having seen Hegre's two books/two wives, I wonder if he has any more books in him. It just seems too easy; marry someone attractive, take intimate photos, don't edit too tightly, publish, and move on to the next wife/book. Come on.

I think he could really edit down; the quality seems to be secondary to being more and more explicit. There is no subtlety here, or thought (see Helmut Newton).

I bought his first book, "My Wife", and then just looked at "Luba", just more of the same. Show some range.

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Summary: Face that launched...
Review: I have often played the mental game of "if I had to choose..." one of those has often been, "If I had to name the most beautiful woman in the world who would it be?" I have never been able to come up with an answer, until now. Peter Hegre is clearly an accomplished photographer. Like one of the other reviewers, I would have liked to see him show more range in his photographs. But, I am not disappointed in the ones he published. There are two photos that were slightly edgy, making me wonder if there were others. Although Luba is his wife, she is also a professional model and probably has a publicist that won't let him publish the edgier material, if it exists. Still this book has a large volume of very nice photos of a nearly perfect body.

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Summary: This book just rocks!
Review: I love the fantastic eye of Petters lins! My God what a woman and what great pictures! You'll love it, and if you don't, there is something wrong with you!

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Summary: photographs, not snapshots
Review: In the preface, he states he met twins, and just knew he would marry one of them. This book is a tribute to his wife, who is very beautiful. I would assume she is petite and is clearly slender but not skinny. These are exquisite photographs, using light and shadow and are indoors and outdoors. Luba is a very beautiful young woman, and perhaps the facial shots are the best. While there are no page numbers, the close ups of her face on page 21 and 22 are stunning, and just of her eye area (page 49) is wonderful for the detail. The pictures are a loving tribute and range from dress to complete undress, so there is something for everyone. There are a number of pictures with her twin sister. There is a great variety in the size of the different photographs. A closer examination of the photographs shows an attention to shadow, composition and angle that set this book apart from some others. The book is a joy. However, if one wants a book that covers many beautiful and nude women this book has only one woman. Perhaps the book would have been enhanced with a few less photographs at a slightly lower price but why quibble.

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Summary: Incredible!
Review: Petter is a gifted and insightful photographer. Luba is not only a portafolio of his photography but a personal view of his gorgeous wife and sister.

This book offers a tremendous range of his abilities with the camera and the quality of beauty he strives for. If Luba is a small representation of this artist's craft, I can't wait for a new publication.

Petter has inspired me to pursue a similar carrer and profession. The book was a bit pricy, but the imagery was well worth it.

Well done Petter. I hope to meet you sometime and learn from you!!

Ed in Utah-

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Summary: Intimate Portraiture at its BEST!
Review: The 2nd Edition of this most marvelous book was officially released in June of 2004. It's actually gotten better with time. Never is an artist more articulate than when he covers terrain that is both deeply intriguing as well as being one that he's intimately familiar with. Petter is at the height of his power here.

Luba would possess any man in her orbit, she is that magical (and yes, I've met her in person), but the hold she sways over her husband Petter is utterly enchanting. She continues to play a major role, the star attraction if you will, at his website, Hegre-Archives.com, and Petter's work with her continues to be some of his best material. There are 250 images of Luba contained in this hardcover edition, and almost without exception, each is a exquisite snapshot of a truly, truly beautiful woman ... who so kindly allows us to bask in the glory of her most personal, most vulnerable, and wonderfully naked moments.

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Summary: six stars
Review: This is Petter Hegre's best model and work. I love this book so much!