Temptation in Every Glance: Erotic Portraits by Photographer Michael Tan

American photographer Michael Tang very rarely signs his works with his name. On social networks, at competitions and even in magazines, he is known under the funny nickname Ohrangutang. He works in the portrait genre, advertising and fashion photography, and in addition, he takes excellent erotic photos of women and men.

Michael Tan is extremely reluctant to talk about himself. In almost all interviews, he says that he is an American with Asian roots, born in Venezuela. Tan grew up in South America and became interested in photography there. In 2011, he got married, and his wife helps him in the photo studio. Other details of Ohrangutang's biography are under a veil of secrecy.

Michael Tang has been a professional photographer since 2007. Tang's erotic portraits are characterized by a "poster-like" quality - each of his works seems to have been made for an advertising campaign. At the same time, the artist does not strive for excessive frankness - his works are characterized by restraint and understatement.

The photographer lives and works in California, but travels often. He takes his photos both in the US and abroad. Even when going on vacation to the islands, Tan remains a professional with a camera. The master says that he follows the rule of shooting at least four times a day. This is how he keeps himself in shape and constantly improves.

Michael Tan creates erotic portraits where the hint is more important than frankness. His style is recognizable and popular. How do you see the ideal erotic shot - mysterious or bold, like Michael's colleague Lajos Csaky? Share your opinion in the comments!