Category: Photographers and Art

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3 Steps for Taking Great Shibari Pictures

In a previous article, which you can read here, we asked you not to take your own pictures. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t take pictures of someone else’s scene. Or, perhaps, you just decided to completely ignore what we said in that other article, and you want to take pictures of your scene.…
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Don’t Take your Own Pictures

When immersed in a captivating Shibari scene, juggling multiple aspects demands your full attention. From perfecting intricate knots to maintaining the rhythm, monitoring your partner, and tending to the emotional nuances, the experience is undoubtedly intense. Amidst this intricate dance, the idea of documenting your Shibari endeavors through photography might cross your mind. However, we…
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Creativity in a Shibari Photoshoot

Whereas a Shibari scene is a more immediate and intimate experience, a Shibari photoshoot is, in the end, a product to be shown to others. This means that it has to be appealing for people other than the original participants. By increasing creativity in a Shibari photoshoot, you can end up with a product that…
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Shibari and Contemporary Art

Shibari can be a form of contemporary art. First of all, art should not fulfill a practical purpose. Now, anyone who knows Shibari has seen that, even though it is helpful to relieve stress or to concentrate, it is actually a very contemplative activity. Point number two, it requires a specific set of skills, just…
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Shibari’s Artistic Value

It is ironic that the first form of Japanese bondage was actually a way of torture. However, as it frequently happens in human history, activities originated in a very different realm end up becoming a cultural staple on its own. Think, for example, on the phonograph. Edison’s original intention was that it served as a…
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A Tie is a Strong Hug

A tie is a strong hug: it is an erotic conduction between two people. But why is immobilizing or restricting movement erotic? To begin with, for the tied person, the effect is partly physical. Think of the pressure of the ropes on sensitive points and erogenous zones: a soft or rough friction that depends on…
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Shibari Photography: The Art of Capturing Beauty in Bondage

Shibari photography is a captivating art form that combines the ancient Japanese practice of rope bondage with modern visual storytelling. This unique genre offers photographers a chance to explore themes of trust, vulnerability, and artistic expression. Let’s delve into the world of Shibari photography and discover its key elements. In this article, we’ll cover: Understanding…
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Bomma

Founded in 2012, Bomma is a company that brings the traditional Czech glassmaking craft to new and dynamic levels. It is a group with top-level talented artists with a top of the line skillset that set today’s highest standards of glassmaking. Bomma emphasizes contemporary designs, outstanding glass quality and detail. This has brought the company…
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Nobuyoshi Araki

Nobuyoshi Araki is a contemporary Japanese photographer who is famous for his erotic imagery and prolific output. Nobuyoshi was born in Tokyo Japan, on Mary 25th, 1940. He studied photography at Chiba University and began pursuing his career as a commercial photographer in 1963. Nobuyoshi Araki lives in Tokyo, Japan, which has served him as…
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Jyowa “Rope Series”

Jyowa “Rope Series” is a project featuring Nawashi Kanna with Kagura and Pedro Cordas as the Filmmaker. It all started in Tokyo in 2011 as a documentary film. Jyowa is an aesthetic experience that takes the viewer into the unique universe of five of Japan’s top artists. Jyowa presents the 5 most recognized artists, Naka…
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