Nobuyoshi Araki is a Japanese photographer known for his provocative and often erotic works. He was born in Tokyo in 1940 and still lives and works there today. Araki has published over 500 photography books and is considered one of the most prolific photographers in the world.

Araki's work is often controversial because it often shows sexual content and depictions of tied women. He himself describes his work as “first-person photography” because it is strongly influenced by his personal experiences and emotions.