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.

Through the looking glass

Essie sends in these shots of her tattoos done by Needles, with the pictures being by Briscoe Savoy — I like his decision on how to shoot them using the magnifying light!

Comments

68 responses to “Through the looking glass”

  1. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    fantastic pictures and tattoos. 😀

  2. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    fantastic pictures and tattoos. 😀

  3. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    fantastic pictures and tattoos. 😀

  4. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    fantastic pictures and tattoos. 😀

  5. OestreBunny Avatar

    Great shots… I love that scar on her back, it really works with the tattoo.

  6. OestreBunny Avatar

    Great shots… I love that scar on her back, it really works with the tattoo.

  7. OestreBunny Avatar

    Great shots… I love that scar on her back, it really works with the tattoo.

  8. OestreBunny Avatar

    Great shots… I love that scar on her back, it really works with the tattoo.

  9. Leroy Avatar

    She was posted here ages ago, it does show off her tattoos a bit better.

    https://www.bme.com/news/2006/06/14/wow/

    and

    https://www.bme.com/news/2006/06/15/front-view/

    Great photos. 🙂

  10. Leroy Avatar

    She was posted here ages ago, it does show off her tattoos a bit better.

    https://www.bme.com/news/2006/06/14/wow/

    and

    https://www.bme.com/news/2006/06/15/front-view/

    Great photos. 🙂

  11. Leroy Avatar

    She was posted here ages ago, it does show off her tattoos a bit better.

    https://www.bme.com/news/2006/06/14/wow/

    and

    https://www.bme.com/news/2006/06/15/front-view/

    Great photos. 🙂

  12. Leroy Avatar

    She was posted here ages ago, it does show off her tattoos a bit better.

    https://www.bme.com/news/2006/06/14/wow/

    and

    https://www.bme.com/news/2006/06/15/front-view/

    Great photos. 🙂

  13. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    Wow, they’re fantastic photos and a fantastic looking woman!

  14. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    Wow, they’re fantastic photos and a fantastic looking woman!

  15. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    Wow, they’re fantastic photos and a fantastic looking woman!

  16. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    Wow, they’re fantastic photos and a fantastic looking woman!

  17. B Avatar
    B

    I love her tattoos and scars.

  18. B Avatar
    B

    I love her tattoos and scars.

  19. B Avatar
    B

    I love her tattoos and scars.

  20. B Avatar
    B

    I love her tattoos and scars.

  21. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    absolutely gorgeous

  22. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    absolutely gorgeous

  23. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    absolutely gorgeous

  24. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    absolutely gorgeous

  25. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Fabulous set of photos, and a lovely person.

  26. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Fabulous set of photos, and a lovely person.

  27. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Fabulous set of photos, and a lovely person.

  28. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Fabulous set of photos, and a lovely person.

  29. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    not only are the tattoos amazing…
    but the photos, just wow.
    beautiful concept.
    so happy to see them.

  30. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    not only are the tattoos amazing…
    but the photos, just wow.
    beautiful concept.
    so happy to see them.

  31. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    not only are the tattoos amazing…
    but the photos, just wow.
    beautiful concept.
    so happy to see them.

  32. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    not only are the tattoos amazing…
    but the photos, just wow.
    beautiful concept.
    so happy to see them.

  33. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Awesome.

  34. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Awesome.

  35. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Awesome.

  36. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Awesome.

  37. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Curiouser and curiouser.

  38. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Curiouser and curiouser.

  39. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Curiouser and curiouser.

  40. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Curiouser and curiouser.

  41. tokyowars Avatar

    I thought I recognised the scars.

  42. tokyowars Avatar

    I thought I recognised the scars.

  43. tokyowars Avatar

    I thought I recognised the scars.

  44. tokyowars Avatar

    I thought I recognised the scars.

  45. Marjorie Avatar
    Marjorie

    Incredible!

  46. Marjorie Avatar
    Marjorie

    Incredible!

  47. Marjorie Avatar
    Marjorie

    Incredible!

  48. Marjorie Avatar
    Marjorie

    Incredible!

  49. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    I thought there were scars as well. Wonderful work and photos.

  50. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    I thought there were scars as well. Wonderful work and photos.

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