Why hello 2016

Hello hello!

It's great to be here! I've been the length of the country [almost literally] already this year. From shoots in Cornwall to Banff Scotland, with a dash of Belfast, London and Dublin too. Phew! Great stuff!

I can't share all the images at once unfortunately. It'd just be too much! So I'm going to do a photographer or a city at a time until I'm all caught up. Expect many updates.

I'm starting with my first Conceptual Studio Day event from back in February. I'm running these throughout 2016, taking models you know and adding a twist. A full team of professionals is behind every event, from location, to lighting, to styling to make up - it's covered. Simply turn up! Co-Model for the début of my Model Morphosis was my partner in crime Ivory Flame. The theme was 'Dark Romance' elegant dresses, seductively dark make up and a wonderful location. We had 3 photographers join us for a sold out day of fabulous creative imagery! Big thank you to all involved <3 br="">

 Taken by wonderful Karen <3 a="">

 Taken by fabulous Max

Taken by the lovely VirtualImage

To hear more about my future events email me on madamebink@googlemail.com The next is with gorgeous Roswell Ivory for a beauty nude day near Newarke. Places strictly limited!

February Highlights

The months not out yet and I still have a studio day to go along with a couple of other shoots but couldn't resist posting this blog now! This month has seen me up as far as Newcastle and as far south as Weston-Super-Mare... on the same tour ;) 886 miles [not inc the bloomin diversions...] and 3 shoots in 6 days, one of which was 2 days long... Here's my picture story from Falmouth to Newcastle and places in between! If you could help me pick out some favourites to add to my portfolios again, then that would be awesome! Thank you!

First up Bocote from our shoot together in Mayfield Studio, Newcastle. Make Up By Kristina. Nudes, lingerie and latex. I love diversity on a shoot, and to date Bocote and I had always worked on location, usually focusing on art nude, so it was great to create some different styles together. Very much looking forward to our shoot in Sept in the Lake District with THE most amazing line up ;)

Andy Green was my gracious host oop Norf and we had 3 days shooting together. Andy has an amazing live/work space [inc underfloor heating ladies!] and creates these elaborate sets for you to pose in. Very interesting shoots with Andy as I'm not usually around when people create sets so it was great to see this way of working. He also has the most amazing range of outfits and props! You'll never run out of things to shoot if you work with Andy :D Thanks also for your hospitality Andy!

Cape from Mother Earth, Louth

Corset by Lady Lucie

 My last stop was Weston-Super-Mare. I drove down the night before and had a wonderful catch up with the beautiful Anita De Bauch, who like me has relocated in the South West. She's in Somerset so everytime I am leaving/returning to Cornwall we try and meet up and this time was no different. If you want a pro model Anita is in easy reach of the South Coast, Bristol, Wales and Gloucestershire. Thanks for putting me up and letting me indulge in kitty cuddles my lovely!

My shoot in W-S-M was with two photographers, Porlus and Niall. We shot a range of latex, lingerie, portraits and fashion nude works. It was so much fun, a really lovely way to end my tour and completing the mammoth round trip back to my man and my pooch. Thank you for a great shoot you two! [Still can't believe I got the car out that space...]

This one by Nial

These by Porlus.

Lastly, I was reviewing old images that I have taken yesterday and beautiful Ivory Flame reminded me of this image I had never edited. Taken at the Pit and Pendulum last year with the camera on timer and balanced on a chair and Major having been convinced he didn't need to photo bomb every darn shot. I have a few more of these that I'll post another time...

When Flamer uploaded this to purpleport she called it 'Got my Back' with this caption 'With my art nude partner, the brilliant Madame Bink, from our first session at the awesome Pit Studio last year!' I couldn't give it a better name. This was taken whilst I was in the throws of confusion, trying to get a roof over my head, money in my pocket and dealing with heart ache. There for me every step of the way with a place to sleep, clothes for me to wear and endless love and encouragement to return to modeling full time and move forwards happily. Thank you for always for always being the one who's 'Got my Back'.

Also....

- If you'd like to join my mailing list for my newsletter [the next of which will be out this week] with exclusive first refusal on my travel plans as well as special offers on my rates then email madamebink@googlemail.com

- My Lincolnshire Tour Dates are out! These sell FAST. More info HERE. In a nut shell: me as your model, a bunch of locations and big discounts on my rates! Email me now to book your shoot madamebink@googlemail.com

- You can work with me in FRANCE soon! Awesome photography holiday CLICK HERE for details :) 

2015 Travel [to be updated regularly...]

2015 Travel Dates

This post will be updated regularly with my travel plans, availability and studio days. If your area isn't listed please get in touch at madamebink@googlemail.com so I can arrange a visit to your area. Dates/info that look like this are fully booked. 

My sites: facebook or purpleport. Fastest responses are by direct email madamebink@googlemail.com. 

January:
9th/10th/11th/12th/13th/14th  Wales and South West
**Update. I have 4 hours to shoot at Pathways Studio in Chester on 10th Jan, email to book**
Happy to shoot on location, studio/home studio set ups. Travel costs and accommodation costs inc in model fee [no hidden costs!]. Email madamebink@googlemail.com to book.

February:
8th/9th/10th Newcastle/North East or West
To book me on my next jaunt North email madamebink@googlemail.com now :)

21st Feb Studio Day @ John Wood's Studio, NR. Redruth, Cornwall. 50 p/h [as this is my local studio]
Studio Day slots are sold by the hour and are cheaper than booking myself and the studio separately. I'll be modeling from portrait - art/fashion nude. Please email madamebink@googlemail.com to book.

22nd - 27th London, and within 1 hour radius of.
Happy to shoot on location, studio/home studio set ups. Travel costs and accommodation costs inc in model fee [no hidden costs!]. Email madamebink@googlemail.com to book me on my next jaunt in April!

28th Feb Studio Day @ Paul's Studio, Tilehurst, Reading.
Studio Day slots are sold by the hour and are cheaper than booking myself and the studio separately. I'll be modeling from portrait - art/fashion nude. Please email Paul paul@pauls-studio.co.uk to book.

March:

SCOTLAND TOUR
9th/10th/11th/12th/13th/14th/15th

Mon 9th - booked
Tues 10th - booked
Wed 11th - booked
Thurs 12th - booked
Fri 13th - Available anywhere all day
Sat 14th - booked
Sunday 15th - booked

28th Studio Day at NAS Photography, Baskingstoke
Studio Day slots are sold by the hour and are cheaper than booking myself and the studio separately. I'll be modeling from portrait - art/fashion nude. Please email madamebink@googlemail.com to book.

April:6th-12th London - Luton - Cambridge - Milton Keynes
Mon 6th
Tues 7th
Wed 8th
Thurs 9th -booked, Hemel Hempstead
Fri 10th
Sat 11th - Available at 'Space Studio' in London, limited availability!
Sun 12th - booked, London
Please email madamebink@googlemail.com to book.
 
May:
East Coast Tour 4th -10th  - Norwich - Colchester - Chelmsford - Southend on Sea - Maidstone - Canterbury - Folkestone - Hastings EMAIL ME TO BOOK madamebink@googlemail.com

9th Lion Works Studio Day, Eastbourne. Click HERE to book.

23rd &24th I'm returning to Cottage Studio! Only 6 of the 17 slots remaining. Click the dates to view availability and to book through Brian...

Wiltshire Tours

29th-31st France CLICK ME for details, I believe there is still one place on this trip available!

June:2nd - 9th Lincolnshire Tours - madamebink@googlemail.com to book.
Cause I love these areas so very much I offer a discount on my usual rate:
£125 - 4 hours
£225 - all day [up to 8 hours]

Dates: Tues 2nd/Wed 3rd/Thurs 4th/Fri 5th/Sat 6th/Sun 7th/Mon 8th/Tues 9th

If you want me to drive that day [and pay for all parking fees] please add £15 and £30 accordingly. Last year, I drove for every one of my Lake District Tours simply because I knew the roads so well etc

The day is relaxed, no mad dashing about and working from portraiture/fashion - nude so we can shoot at all locations regardless of foot traffic. Being happy to shoot a range of genres is important.

An early start is recommended. Regardless of locations early is better, lots of walkers and campers potentially but not families etc so limited traffic  Times must include travel between locations, it's not just shoot time - I'm sure that sounds obvious but I have had people booking 4 hours and expecting me to be with them from dawn until dusk!

I hope this info helps, if there is anything missing please just let me know 

July:
Manchester - Fri 10th/Sat 11th/Sun12th/Mon 13th

August:

Sept: 

Image by Donald @ Stone Circle on a Lake District Tour

1st - 11th Lake District Tours
My Lake District Tours run 1st Sept - 13th Sept  Cause I love these areas so very much I offer a discount on my usual rate:
£125 - 4 hours
£225 - all day [up to 8 hours]

Dates: Tues 1st/Wed 2nd/Thurs 3rd/Fri 4th/Sat 5th/Sun 6th/Mon 7th/Tues 8th/Wed 9th/Thurs 10th/Fri 11th

If you want me to drive that day [and pay for all parking fees] please add £15 and £30 accordingly. Last year, I drove for every one of my tours simply because I knew the roads so well etc

The day is relaxed, no mad dashing about and working from portraiture/fashion - nude so we can shoot at all locations regardless of foot traffic. I'm not sure how well you know the lakes but there is no 'out of season' for locals or tourists so there is always the chance of bumping into people so being happy to shoot a range of genres is important.

Lake sides, woodland, stone circles, pebble beaches and street fashion are all on offer. Obviously number of locations is limited to how long we shoot for. I am to shoot min 2 on half day tours and min 4 on full day tours.

An early start is recommended, especially if you want to shoot at the stone circle. But regardless of locations early is better, lots of walkers and campers potentially but not families etc so limited traffic Times must include travel between locations, it's not just shoot time - I'm sure that sounds obvious but I have had people booking 4 hours and expecting me to be with them from dawn until dusk!

I hope this info helps, if there is anything missing please just let me know

**** EPIC DEAL ALERT 3rd & 7th available with Ivory Flame as a duo on my Lake District Tours at a reduced rate!****

Half day £240

Full day £430

Dates: Thurs 3rd/Mon 7th Sept

Taken By Alex Ingram. This is Scotland, but not dissimilar from what you can expect in the Lakes!

About us as a duo, from Flamer's blog:

"Both of us work with other models too, but I've known Bink the longest and worked with her the most - so always feel very comfortable modelling alongside (and often very up close!) with her. Our friendship and experience help us work as a harmonious model duo, bouncing suggestions off each other and trying out new poses."

"Having modelled as partners in crime on too many occasions to count, in England, Scotland, Ireland, Europe, the US and Australia, this pair are very comfortable and experienced in working as a harmonious, elegant duo, making it easy for the photographer to achieve different and new ways of storytelling. Very versatile with conveying varying styles, feels and attitudes, Flame & Bink compliment each other beautifully in fashion, beauty and figure nudes."

Mon 14th - Glasgow or Edinburgh
Tues 15th - London

Cotswold Life

Last month I was lucky enough to be featured along side beautiful models and friends Katy and Ivory Flame in Cotswold Life Magazine. As well as hair and make up by the very lovely Vicki and photography by the one and only Adam. We had SO much fun on this shoot, great team, loved it. Thanks everyone!

Here's some instax shots behind the scenes...

Scans from the magazine:

And a couple of extras that didn't get into the magazine but I still loves them:

Vogue

This month I had a photo featured in British Vogue - they even spelt my name right ;) It was a boudoir advertising feature and had a selection of British photographers offering services. The wonderful David Kane was featured and hence the photo of me. Yay! David and I worked together in Glasgow at the end of last year in a beautiful hotel. I really loved the images and have more to share in a future blog. Other people I recognised were the wonderful Leah Axl and Ivory Flame.

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Centaur from Narnia

During a work trip at the end of last year Ivory Flame stayed with us and we grabbed some time with Stefano Brunesci for some 'Harmony of Two' time whilst she was here. We all wanted to achieve something different and different they certainly are! Got to update my book and galleries with some of these so do let me know what you'd like to see featured on my website/portfolios! Big thank you to Flame and Stefano for a great shoot, lots of fun and great results.

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