Some riggers, models and photographers like to perform shibari suspensions in publicly visible venues. This image shows a beautiful model suspended in a graceful position with the Omni Hotel as a background. This is another example of the fun people have with “guerilla shibari”. Continue reading
Some people have a preconceived opinion and think shibari is degrading and abusive to women. Because they say — it involves tying up women with rope. Really? To those with that opinion, I say, please watch this video. It is a shibari performance by Stefano Laforgia and Miss Prohibited, at LegARTI, an event organized by Stefano in Rome Italy. Continue reading
These two friends are enjoying a shibari experience and each other. One beautiful model is rigged in a suspension. The other is gently kissing her forehead while wrapped in a robe, either just after or in preparation of her own shibari experience. This very nice candid image shows the pleasure people get with shibari. Although it is a candid image, it was taken during a photoshoot, and the photography is excellent. Continue reading
Excellent shibari art can also be created with beautiful plus size models. Here is a wonderful example from an extremely successful series of images with plus size models titled, “Boundless” by Hikari Kesho. These images have been shown at gallery exhibits, and are available for purchase as individual prints as well as in a photography book. Very nice shibari art is being created by talented artists all over the world with many different attractive models. Continue reading
Although shibari art typically contains images of beautiful women, sometimes men get into the act too. Here is a great example. This beautiful black and white image features excellent shibari rigging on a very physically fit male model. This is definitely an unusual and attractive print. Continue reading
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Would you like to demonstrate your shibari performance art to the visitors at the Art of Contemporary Shibari Exhibit during the Fotofest 2012 Biennial? Continue reading
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
There will be riggers, models and photographers coming to this Exhibit, who will be looking for photoshoot opportunities.
If you know of a good shooting venue in a Continue reading
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