waste o time place

Midori's Carnal Knowledge Series at Syren, LA
Saturday, July 15, 2006
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM (?)
Syren Latex & Leather
7225 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Directions to event:
Store phone number (323) 936-6693 2 blocks west of N.
La Brea Ave.

online booking:
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=113789

Syren hosts Midori's Carnal Knowledge Series!

5:30pm: "Secrets of the Glamour Life: So you want to be a Fetish
Photographer or Model?" w/Kumi

Midori's 2 workshops that were scheduled before are now cancelled.
Seems her glamorous self is being flown out to Japan for a gig in Tokyo!

Oh, and stick around after for drinks and munchies.
wanna shop? go for it. and get stevedietgoedde to sign his stuff too!


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Anyhoo, here's the description she kindly wrote for me before leaving me alone in Los Angeles:
"Secrets of the Glamour Life: So you want to be a Fetish Model/Photographer?"
5:30pm - 7pm
July 15

$30. Pre registration encouraged. Space limited to 25.

Want to get into the biz? Or maybe you just want to take a peek behind
the mystique. Here's your chance to get the low-down and gritty. Full
frontal reality of the fetish life! Hot off a plane from working in
Europe, Kumi, a.k.a. Kumi Monster, brings direct and honest answers to
questions without the sugar-coating. (Don't forget to bring your own questions). Find out about the real differences between the US and European scene. (Type of work, models, standards of physical appearance, websites, parties, performances). Fetish modeling/photography can be loads of fun but offer little profit, so how can one make a living doing this? She'll discuss the ethical, legal, and personal realities of the fetish "industry". Other topics: getting published, getting outfits, copyright issues, travelling, net-working, and making contacts. She answers the ubiquitous question of "can I be a fetish model and not show my tits?" , "how do I get free latex?", etc.


according to Kumi: I am a fetish & bondage model/performer with just about a decade of experience (well over 30 and can't wait to be 40). I collect latex, air miles, languages (mostly bad words), history books, and passport stamps. You can find me in or on any number of fetish books and magazines as well as on stage in various locations. I've worked and performed in numerous cities from Athens to London, Madrid to Warsaw, and even in the US as well (Hawaii to Florida) A variety of perverts have been kind enough to work with me, from Steve Diet Goedde, Dave Naz, Christine Kessler, and Kelly Lind in Los Angeles to long-time fetish shooters like Eric Kroll & Charles Gatewood in San Francisco. Other well-known shooters include James & James(UK), Ben Westwood(UK), Christophe Mourthe(FR), Gilles Berquet(FR), Wolfgang Eichler(DE), Peter Czernich(DE), Tony Ward(NL), and the list goes on.

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pushed back for this weekend

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Time: Saturday, September 17 - Noon to 5:00 pm
Location: San Francisco - South of Market in a professional Photography Studio which is convenient to Bart, Muni, 280 and the Bay Bridge

Workshop Description:

A 5 hour Fetish Photography Workshop – Led by Kumi with Madison Young and MissConduct.
http://www.madisonbound.com
http://www.hell-kitten.com

These beautiful professional fetish models will educate us in the fetish arts and model for attending photographers.

.Workshop Organization:

After introductions, Kumi will lead a discussion on fetish and fetish photography based on her extensive world wide experience and examples from her collection of fetish photography. This discussion will merge into an informal round table discussion with the photographers and models. There will be plenty of opportunity to get your questions answered and share some experiences. During this phase of the workshop, we also will develop a good idea of what the photographers want to shoot and what’s available for the day (costuming, props, backgrounds, etc.)

Based on that, we will divide into two or three groups for simultaneous shooting. In turns, each photographer in a group will take the lead in working with a model to set up the shots he wants. The other members of the group will collaborate and assist. Then, the next member will take the lead, etc. etc. When each member of the group has completed his shots, the groups move to a new models and backgrounds.

This will enable each photographer to create some quality images and provide a collaborative learning environment. A knowledgeable studio photographer will be available to coordinate and assist you with the use of the studio’s lighting, equipment, props, etc.

Kumi will include a one month subscription to her site to further study of her 17000 images.
Rick will offer discounted studio rental for future fetish shoots by attendees with these models

Studio Description: The studio has high ceilings with a wide range of professional lighting equipment and enough space for several groups to shoot simultaneously. You can see the studio and typical workshop pictures at: http://www.srgltd.com/studio/wsgalleries/index.php

Who Should Attend: All levels of photographers who have an interest in developing, practicing or honing their Fetish Photography

Workshop Fee: $250 (includes studio, models, costuming, website, studio discounts and Kumi.

Hosting, Instruction, and Support: Kumi and Rick Hall.

To Reserve e-mail: Studio@srgltd.com

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