If you have an interest in connecting with others for photoshoot opportunities during and near this Exhibit weekend, March 16 – 18, please indicate your interest as a comment in this thread, or contact with others using a private message. Continue reading
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photoshoot venues
There will be riggers, models and photographers coming to this Exhibit, who will be looking for photoshoot opportunities.
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guest lodging
This is a post where you can offer help to the out of town visitors coming for the Exhibit weekend, March 16 – 18, 2012. Continue reading
Riccardo Sergnese presents “The Hole”
A beautiful model, great ropework, vibrant colors and an interesting setting make this another excellent shibari photograph. Doesn’t this image have a 3D feeling to it? Gorgeous. Continue reading
Captured Erotica presents “Machine Room”
Shibari can be used to create art with themes beyond strictly shibari type positions. In this creative image, Captured Erotica has placed a beautiful model and ropework in an old industrial setting. The photography is excellent. What do you think is happening here? Continue reading
CharlyB presents “4 hands and no feet”
Shibari techniques are also used to create decorative patterns as seen in this nice diamond weave rope dress. This image is also an example of an excellent rigger and his pretty model having fun with shibari. Peek-a-boo. Continue reading
Jim Duvall presents “2010-2614”
The graceful position and flowing hair on this beautiful model, clean rigging and interesting lighting are important elements that combine to make this image another fine example of the art of shibari. Notice, this model is suspended only by the rope around her thigh and bent leg. This is a difficult rigging construction that is used only with experienced shibari models. This is a very nice image. Continue reading
Live shibari performance art by Dasniya Sommer
This video shows an awesome shibari performance by Dasniya Sommer who is a beautiful German model, rigger and performance artist, — and athlete.
In this performance she creates several very nice shibari positions as she gracefully moves from one to another in this wonderful self suspension routine. By herself, while suspended, she creates positions similar to those some of us use to create our shibari art. This is special. Continue reading
Alexander Neptune presents “Gone”
Shibari rigging frequently induces physiological conditions known as “sub space” and “top space”, which are similar to the “runners high” experienced by athletes. You can see, by the expression on her face, this model is enjoying her euphoric condition. This is another very nice example of shibari art including a beautiful model, classic shibari rigging and excellent photography. Continue reading
Zee Maitri presents “Shadow Play”
Beautiful models, wonderful shibari rigging, and excellent photography — all are elements that will be displayed by world class artists at our exhibit during the Fotofest 2012 Biennial. Here is a good example of how Zee Maitri used all of these elements to create this gorgeous image. Continue reading