Dancers posed naked around iconic landmarks to make a powerful statement about fearlessness

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Jordan Matter has been photographing dancers for seven years.

Jordan Matter has been photographing dancers for seven years.
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"They inspire me every day because etched into their bodies is the thousands of hours of passion they have put into their craft," he said.

"They inspire me every day because etched into their bodies is the thousands of hours of passion they have put into their craft," he said.
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His new book, "Dancers After Dark," compiles photographs of dancers posing naked in iconic locations around Europe and North America.

His new book, "Dancers After Dark," compiles photographs of dancers posing naked in iconic locations around Europe and North America.

Matter photographed 300 dancers for the project.

Matter photographed 300 dancers for the project.
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There are even a few celebrity guest stars.

There are even a few celebrity guest stars.

He hopes the photos inspire others to say "yes" and embrace life's risks and opportunities.

He hopes the photos inspire others to say "yes" and embrace life's risks and opportunities.
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"Dancers after dark is about fearless beauty," he said.

"Dancers after dark is about fearless beauty," he said.

"It is about leaping and knowing the net will appear."

"It is about leaping and knowing the net will appear."
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