What sort of things do you shoot?
Bondage and discipline, Domination and submission, sadism, machoism, a wide variety of fetishes, and more. Much of it can be (and is) simulated, but it certainly doesn’t have to be.
I’m super interested in being in kink/fetish photos, but this is so not my world. Is that OK?
Absolutely. A huge number of our clients were originally looking to do a pin-up or boudoir shoot but became intrigued when they learned those aren’t the only things we offer. You do NOT need to be part of that world to test the waters with us and we have experienced practitioners that can help you achieve the look you want without requiring you to leave the shallow end of the pool.
The truth is, many clients get just as much enjoyment out of getting a glimpse into a lifestyle they’ve only read about in a tame and controlled manner as they do with photography.
Do I have to be nude? Does my shoot need to be explicit or sexual in nature?
No, and no. One of our favorite things to do is create Bettie Page-style fetish photos or images that pay homage to the likes of Helmut Newton and others. Those are all relatively tame and, for all intents and purposes, are not much different from pin-up and boudoir shoots. You can show a lot, you can show a little, or whatever feels right.
I want to be restrained but I’m concerned about things getting too dirty or getting out of control. How is this handled?
Whether you are restrained or not, you are ALWAYS in control. You will NEVER be surprised and NOTHING will happen to you that we haven’t DISCUSSED AND AGREED UPON IN ADVANCE and IN WRITING.
Please review this form to get a better idea of what we mean.
I want to be restrained and I want things to get dirty. How is this handled?
First and foremost, this is a photo shoot. While you may be experiencing new things as part of the shoot (which, admittedly, is part of the fun), our team is expressly prohibited from performing any type of sex act on our clients for obvious reasons.
Sexual intercourse, oral sex, and unnecessary body contact of any kind are NOT part of the photo session. It CAN NOT AND WILL NOT be performed by the photographer or staff Rigger/Dom at any time during the photo shoot under any circumstances.
That said, you are free to bring a consenting partner to do these things to/with you (at which point, it becomes a couple’s shoot, which we’re happy to accommodate). Depending on what you want to do, our team may be able to teach your partner some rudimentary techniques to perform on you safely.
If you are looking to explore beyond that, we’re happy to point you in the right direction, but that’s as far as we can take it.
How naughty can I be?
Mild and conservative is totally fine with us (seriously), but if you feel like unleashing your inner exhibitionist, you can pretty much be as naughty as you want within reason. Our focus will always be on making artistic images rather than straight-up porn, but things can get pretty explicit and remain classy if done right – especially if we do it in black and white.
As long as you don’t tell us you’re into sexualizing kids (in which case, you need a therapist, not a photographer), we’re happy to discuss it; there’s no need to be shy. Go ahead and talk dirty to us! If we’re not comfortable shooting it, we’ll let you know, but chances are we will be unphased.
Is there anything you won’t shoot?
Yes. We will not shoot anything having to do with sexualizing children. No poop. No pee (at least not anywhere but at YOUR location). No vomit. Everything else is at least up for. discussion/negotiation, but the concept of “no means no” applies to us as well as you.
Can I bring someone to my shoot?
Absolutely. Depending on the nature of the shoot, we will likely bring someone in as well. For example, for Shibari – unless we are doing something very simple – we will bring in a rigger to handle the rope work.
How do you charge?
Most of the time, you pay for the shoot and applicable hard costs such as makeup and hair then digital images/prints are purchased separately. We also offer packages where the shoot and a number of digital images are included.
A 50% deposit for shoot and makeup fees is required to secure your time slot.
Your shoot fee covers up to $100 in location costs (if applicable). You will be responsible for the rest of the location costs.
If we can schedule multiple shoots in the same location, location costs will be split among all clients.
How long will it take?
Makeup and light hair styling normally take about an hour. The shoot can take an hour or two (or perhaps longer –, particularly if the rope is involved). We care more about getting great images than rushing, so if it takes a little longer and everyone is still into it, we’ll keep going until we decide we’re done.
How do I get my images?
Digital images will be made available for download. Prints and photo books will be delivered in person.
Can I give you examples of what I want to do?
Yes. Going over images is an important part of getting ready for the shoot.
What if I don’t like my photos?
Chances are, this won’t be an issue. But if you don’t, you are not obligated to purchase them. And if you don’t like them because we did something wrong, we’ll offer you a reshoot.
What is your cancellation policy?
Things happen and, occasionally, it may be necessary to reschedule, which is something we can do with a little notice. No-shows or multiple reschedules with no or little warning will forfeit their deposit.
Can we do the shoot in my home or dungeon?
Yes. And if you have a cool space, this is a great way to get unique shots. We will ask you to send us photos or a video of the space in advance so we can plan properly and make recommendations on making the space more photo-ready.
Where is your studio?
The world is our studio. The location for your shoot can be your home, a hotel, an Airbnb, the great outdoors, or anywhere we choose. Because we are in Oregon, where nudity is a form of protected speech, we can even shoot in public (within reason).
Do you shoot couples?
Yes. And we don’t really care about the gender of you or your partner.
Who sees my photos? How do I know they won’t be posted online without my consent?
You control who sees your photos. Some of the best shots we’ve ever taken have only been seen by Dean and our clients. We won’t post or even show your images to potential clients without your express permission. Trust is a key component in this business and it’s something we take very seriously.
