A Walk through NYC

Alexander Neptune, of Houston, and I traversed cab, subway, Times Square, and the dark alleys of Chinatown to put a little of the unexpected in NYC nightlife.  Before there were any rumors of a superstorm, I found my little romp into public nudity both enlightening and exhilerating, but perhaps something do do on special occasions only.  My authentic Japanese kimono and retro linerie lent the perfect aura of mystery.

 

 His ability to create a genuine film ourveau and work with ambient light night photography for the first time were inspiring.

 

Savoring Sweet Sunlight.

Working with Bill M., I had the chance to soak up some natural sunlight and explore my lighter, more whimsical side near Providence, RI.  I shot a morning before the hurricane hit home in Naragansett, a beach suberb of Providence.

 

Studio without Walls Workshop

My recent tango with Providence, RI and the surrounding area prooved to be a prolific and engaging time, even with Hurricane Sandy roaring along the shoreline.  I planned the trip around the Meetup Studio without Walls workshop, conducted by John Hames and focusing on fine art and artistic nude photography.  An early results by James Justice photography:

 

And these, by Ron deLalla, really show off the gritty and inspiring architecture of the open forum studio we shot in:

 

The Wild Side

It all started off with my favorite little number by Yes Master Spooky:

 

While continuing my portfolio re-write with LC Studios, a brush with a Playboy casting call inspired me to fully embrace my glamorous, and at times, wild side.  These are the results of our first lat night attempt at glamour nudes.  Let's face it, night-time is the realm of sensuality.

Spring

George Cathcart captured me in spring's window light and vibrant Pastels in Savannah, GA.  (2012)

Other Media

The year of 2012 included a sometimes grueling, but always inspiring 7 months of posing as a fashion and fine art model for Savannah College of Art and Design.  These were two of my favorite student images.  I love the slight elongation of my front leg in the first image and the smooth porcelain skin.

Savoring the Rations: Late 1940s Perspective

Thanks to Julia of Eastport, ME; I left the state with a fabulous vintage wardrobe.  Her friend's shop was going out of business, and she was more than happy to place heels, capes, dresses, gloves, and even pantyhose in my capable hands.  This was a brief "lunch" set I did with Craig Dean.  We usually take a lunch break, with fantastic concoctions and deserts straight from Craig's recipe book and memory from time aboard sea-going vessels around China, Cuba, and Eastern Europe.  These inevitable lead to Romni, Latin, and many other vibes.  Sometimes my wardrobe evokes its own set, as in this case when Arthur Cadieux, a serious painter in his own right, loaned his bay-side kitchen, which was probably in full swing at the time I set out to invoke.

The Chinese Perspective

These were shot in very late 2011 when I first became acquainted with Savannah, in fact this was one of my important introductions.  My half day shoot with Chinese Johnny had a finale in a great night of a little debauchery and a lot of dance at what has become one of my favorite local clubs, Hangfire.  I think some images might have of been shot on the dance floor, too, but these are yet to surface. 

We ventured to a deserted boathouse on the bluffs, hoping to hit Wormsloe Plantation, and finding this spot a much more unique visual incarnation of the goddess:



River street's lesser and not so lesser alcoves (including a little crowd of hypnotized teenage girls):

 

And more locations to come.  By the way, these images flow with the music of Matthew Santos, a genius I met and listened to last night at the Sentient Bean.  I just hope the next time I'm late to one of his coffeehouse concerts, he plays even more than seven encores.

Seraglio

After much anticipation, I finaly received several images from the narrative series I shot with Craig Dean and Bernadette this last year in Maine.  We conceived the tableu based on oriental paintings and decided to give it a little more modern posture, elgance of posing, and interaction; without losing the time period costumes and the level of pattern and decadence.  I crafted all the costumes, concentrating on transluscent fabric in the harem pants and simple patterns that might have actually been used in Persia in the 1800s:  Marden's was an edlessly wonderful resource for trim.

  This was the first time Bernadette and I worked together besides some fashion photography I shot of her, and I hope we can combine talents again this summer!