Fetish Photography Workshop

Knotty Photos announces its first in a series of kink/fetish/BDSM photography workshops on Sunday, March 30. The series will kick off with a classic fetish theme that offers a vintage feel (think a modern take on Bettie Page) and will feature Floofie, Jade Monet and Joey Darke, three of the region’s most sought after models. The location will be Knotty Normal Studios in downtown Portland.

The workshop will include a studio tour and interactive conversation about this genre of photography with Dean Rodgers, owner of Knotty Photos. The discussion will be tailored to topics of interest and experience level of the attendees who register. Possible topics include securing talent, getting the most out of your models, equipment and technique.

The workshop will also in include three hours of shooting. The studio is large enough to allow three groups of two photographers to shoot simultaneously. One set will use a combination of natural lighting and strobes, one will feature stage lights with fresnel lenses for a vintage Hollywood look and the third will use standard LED lighting. A small lunch (pizza) and refreshments will be provided.

The Models/The Shoot

All three models are highly-experienced and well-known professionals. They will be be wearing vintage(ish) hairstyles and makeup. Each will have a variety of clothing options and props available. All three are OK with artistic nudity. Implied bondage, spanking, etc. are also options.

Registration is limited to 6 photographers, ensuring a 2:1 photographer to model ratio. Lighting and radio triggers will be provided for use during the shoot. Shooting will be divided into three one hour segments with short breaks in between.

The studio tour will start at 11:30 on March 30. Photography will begin at 1:00.

Registration/Cost

Photographers of all skill levels are welcome, though all photographers must have their own gear and know how to use it. The cost for the workshop is $300, which includes refreshments, use of the studio and lighting and all model fees. A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot. To register, email shootknotty@gmail.com.

The event is likely to fill up quickly, so if you want to go, don’t delay. The second workshop will be a BDSM clown theme and the third will feature live BDSM play.