A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Shh… Don’t talk…

OK, one more from the great set of photos of Sean Dowdell and Burni’s work from Club Tattoo in Arizona (photo by Sean Hartgrove)… Yes, it’s a lip corset!

Comments

49 responses to “Shh… Don’t talk…”

  1. Millie Avatar
    Millie

    Gorgeous!!

  2. Mors Avatar
    Mors

    Con lo que se ve en Venezuela esto seria una forma de protesta muy linda!

  3. em Avatar

    that’s really cool.

  4. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Beautiful!

  5. SmokeMyBones Avatar

    Insanely beautiful 0_i I want one now! =o

  6. moddoctor Avatar

    Man, the snarky misogynist comments this kind of piercing could inspire. Thank goodness I don’t think that way…

  7. Em Avatar
    Em

    Look, I’m just waiting for a couple of internet morons to turn up and say “OMG she can’t TALK any more she’s ruined her LIFE”. (Cause that’s how they usually respond to temporary piercings).

    Everything about that photo is great.

  8. radicaldoubt Avatar

    Are those tiny little surface piercings on her face/around her lips, or do they go all the way through?

  9. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Hot.

  10. Matthew Avatar

    Though still Club Tattoo, this corset was primarily done by Headrick, with assistance by Burni.

  11. manini Avatar
  12. Magician Avatar

    Every girl should have one – Hee Hee Hee !

  13. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    damn thats hot

  14. mela Avatar
    mela

    comment 14 —–> word…oh no..double word….;-)

  15. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    she’s gorgeous.

  16. joe Avatar
    joe

    o god i love it! i would never come up with an idea like that….very sexy and a very sexy girl too ☆☆☆

  17. gillian gamine Avatar

    i want to suck on her cheekbones!

  18. Mr.O Avatar

    Hot girl!

  19. Masticate Avatar

    question to the public… is that a pircing i can see popping out of her chin? … or am i seeing things..
    chick is hot
    picture is awsome..

  20. head Avatar
    head

    mandibal piercing… your not seein things

  21. Sunshine Avatar
    Sunshine

    Beautiful.
    I love the fact that she looks really serene.

  22. Ro Avatar
    Ro

    Re: Masticate

  23. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    goddamn that’s hot!

  24. Nikki Avatar
  25. _ Avatar
    _

    what happened to her hair?
    ugh.

  26. t.thomas Avatar
    t.thomas

    to #20. yes in fact that is a piercing you see sticking down. and headrick is a talented chap. probably one of the nicest guys i know. and as far as the model goes… ashley likes lime-aide so shes thumbs up with me.

  27. Vance Avatar

    Cadaver piercing ftw.
    I happen to like her hair, it looks lovely on her and really contrasts with the ribbon lol :>

  28. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Wow, I’ve never seen one of those before. Very nice.

  29. deerheart Avatar
    deerheart

    this step: say nothing
    next steps: hear nothing, see nothing, do nothing

    or so 🙂

  30. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    call me a noob or something, but how long can those stay in for? (excluding the need to eat, i guess u could use a straw?) just im sure that wasnt cheap, and u prolly would want that to last more then a day?

  31. joeystrange1 Avatar
    joeystrange1

    This picture popping up today is great. It is Sean Hartgroves birthday today. I called and told him that his photo hit ModBlog today and sent him the link. He is also the photographer for H2 Ocean. All the ads you see in Tatto and savage are his too. Shannon unknowingly made Seans day.

  32. Analise Avatar

    oh goodness. to 33, all you’d have to do is take off the uh, ribbon, and you could eat normally.

    beautiful photo, btw.

  33. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    lol oops, i should have realized that (smacks self in head)

  34. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Love the heart locket wonder where she bought it from.

  35. heffrey Avatar
    heffrey

    one of the mandible trio, nice work brother headrick!

  36. sean Avatar
    sean

    actually this is done by headrick and matt at club tattoo not me or burni,

  37. Flit Avatar
    Flit

    different but really nice.

  38. Lenore Avatar

    That’s hot.

    I can almost do this with my current facial piercings.

  39. giesle Avatar
    giesle

    She is beautiful, and she gives me insperation. I could look at her all day. I love the hair, makeup and and jewelry. Hot, Hot, Hot…

  40. ninjarobot Avatar
    ninjarobot

    my boyfriend probably wishes i would get this
    gorgeous.

  41. women still silenced Avatar
    women still silenced

    after all these years now it’s cool for women to shut up?

  42. women still silenced Avatar
    women still silenced

    I’d rather see her mouth ribboned open.

  43. Lindsevenfold Avatar

    Wow! That’s awesome.

  44. BornBitter Avatar
    BornBitter

    Absolutely love this!! One of the best corsets ever!

  45. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    Oh man…this is one of the hottest piercings I’ve seen so far…I’d love to have that done

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