Martha Natural
Project Title
Martha - Pure Natural – from series “Rooted Grace – Portraits in Nature”
This project reflects Jonathan’s belief that people, like landscapes, reveal their truest essence when left undisturbed. Rooted Grace is an invitation to witness that revelation. In Rooted Grace, Jonathan Schulman turns his focus to the human form, exploring the subtle interplay between personality and place. Shot entirely in natural environments, each portrait is more than a likeness — it is a quiet narrative. This series captures individuals in harmony with the landscape, where earth, air, and light become part of the subject’s story.
Behind
The Lens
The portrait of Martha is a tender study in vulnerability and organic beauty. Set against an autumnal backdrop, the image embraces a soft, pastel palette of fading foliage, pale skies, and earthy tones. Martha’s blond hair and fair skin seem to dissolve into the landscape, evoking a gentle presence that speaks of quiet strength and introspective grace.
Photo
Style
Jonathan’s signature style — delicate lighting, muted colors, and unforced emotion — amplifies Martha’s natural femininity. Her expression, posture, and the surrounding textures work together to suggest a personality that is both fragile and rooted, like a wildflower that bends but never breaks. In this portrait, femininity is not posed or polished — it simply is.