Bandage My Brokenness

Over the years, I have done many shoots with Dave Collier (Mugshots UK).

Shoots with Dave are always enjoyable, and we've produced a wide variety of images (such as 'Tesselation' from a shoot in 2007, 'Beam Me Up' in 2005, 'Let Me Rest' from 2004).

I particularly enjoy working with a concept in mind, and for our last shoot together in June, Dave had brought along a tube of bandage. I had a lot of fun posing with this simple idea, and the subject matter provided some expressive images that I had fun creating.

I think there are more from this series, and I hope to eventually compile them into a collage like this one, entitled 'Musical Chairs.'

In the meantime, here are a couple of favourites from our most recent shoot with the bandages.

You can find more of Dave's photography on his website (linked above) or on his deviantArt account.

'Bandage My Brokenness'

'Recovery'

All images copyright of Dave Collier

Long Overdue!

Having said I'll upload all my photoshoots from 2010 onwards, this is proving to be quite a dilemma! Partly because there are a lot of them, and partly because I simply can't decide what to upload next!
So, I think it is fair to say that whatever I upload, there is no particular rhyme or reason for the order, it will just be a case of whatever I come across next on my hard-drive.
This set are from a long overdue photoshoot with the incredibly talented Dave Hare back in April. I say long overdue because I had wanted to work with Dave for years. I have met him many times, and had even visited his house to pick up art-works for an exhibition, but somehow (despite the fact we used to live only about a mile apart) I had never actually worked with him.
Dave and I are both members of the Guild of Erotic Artists and because I was familiar with his work, I had a good idea of his style and what would work with his lighting. I had already planned an outfit for our shoot together which I thought would work with his style, and I was really pleased with how the images turned out. I just love the cat-suit (the performer in me adores dressing up in costumes), and I think the marks made by the corset add an additional dimension to the nudes we shot afterwards.

'Feline Wiles'

'Entwined'

'Closet Nudist'

All images copyright of Dave Hare.

The Peak of the Peaks

I begin my image uploads with a recent photoshoot in the Peak District.
I'll gradually be uploading all my images from shoots this year, and I was going to do them in chronological order, but I just can't resist showing off this set which showcases the beauty of the Peak District.
I think it's particularly appropriate to begin with these, because I have recently relocated to Chesterfield. I'm originally from 'around these parts,' but have been living further south for years. Although I've also retained my southern base for the time being, I have 'returned to my roots' in the north, and I just love being back in the countryside! The Peak District is particularly beautiful, with jaw-dropping views and stunning landscapes.
This set of images was taken only about 12 minutes drive away from my home, and I think I can guarantee more trips to the Peak District in future.
I did, however, manage to get spotted on numerous occasions on this session! The set on the rocks with the blue cloth held aloft ('Rolls Royce' and 'Wild Blue Yonder') I managed to flash not only a double-decker tourist bus, but also a passing police car! Oops! I was later spotted by an entire group of tourists who had previously remained unnoticed as they were silhouetted against the sun (which means I would have been VERY visible to them!). It was only when their voices carried on the wind, and I distinctly heard the words, 'look - over there,' that I realised we had an audience. Next time I shoot in the Peak District, I will be looking for somewhere a little more private!
Nevertheless, I really enjoyed this two day sojourn into the countryside with the photographer Jamie (Phoenix555), and you can view more of his images on his Red Bubble profile here.

'Risk Factor'

'Rock Recline'

'Solitary Moment'

'Rolls Royce'

'Nature's Monument'

'Demeter'

'Wild Blue Yonder'

'Bridging the Gap'

'Within the Waterfall'

'The Peak of the Peaks'

'Sky Priestess'

All images are copyright of Phoenix555