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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.

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Kick From Inside

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


And here we have a fine photo of a coma suspension presided over/facilitated by Matthew Vermillion, he of Artistic Skin Designs, Inc., which has locations all over the damn place in scenic Indiana. With the vast amount of suspension photography that exists out there, it’s always nice to see interesting takes on things we’ve seen many times before. And this? We like this.

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Comments

22 responses to “Kick From Inside”

  1. London Avatar
    London

    this photo is fantasticc. i cant tear my eyes away

  2. London Avatar
    London

    this photo is fantasticc. i cant tear my eyes away

  3. xjohnx Avatar
    xjohnx

    MATT! hell yeah..

  4. xjohnx Avatar
    xjohnx

    MATT! hell yeah..

  5. valy Avatar
    valy

    more please :x…i want to see more photos from these suspension…

  6. valy Avatar
    valy

    more please :x…i want to see more photos from these suspension…

  7. bastian Avatar
    bastian

    What #3 said 🙂 Beautiful!

  8. bastian Avatar
    bastian

    What #3 said 🙂 Beautiful!

  9. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    seeing these types of photos is just a constant reminder about how amazing (and strong) the human body is

  10. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    seeing these types of photos is just a constant reminder about how amazing (and strong) the human body is

  11. mr_aids Avatar
    mr_aids

    With Oslo Suscon just days away, this was truly something to set the mood.

  12. mr_aids Avatar
    mr_aids

    With Oslo Suscon just days away, this was truly something to set the mood.

  13. amber Avatar
    amber

    i wish there were more pictures!

  14. amber Avatar
    amber

    i wish there were more pictures!

  15. lovedarling Avatar
    lovedarling

    Love the symmerty in the photo and how it reminds me of the morgue..kinda anyway cause the tattoo kinda gives a slight illusion that his innards are out.=)

    ..then again it may be because im viewing this from my phone..

  16. lovedarling Avatar
    lovedarling

    Love the symmerty in the photo and how it reminds me of the morgue..kinda anyway cause the tattoo kinda gives a slight illusion that his innards are out.=)

    ..then again it may be because im viewing this from my phone..

  17. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    I second lovedarling.
    And also he looks like a cutie :).

  18. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    I second lovedarling.
    And also he looks like a cutie :).

  19. no1uno Avatar
    no1uno

    looks good. although shackles should be used in place of quick-links.

  20. no1uno Avatar
    no1uno

    looks good. although shackles should be used in place of quick-links.

  21. Stormchaser Avatar
    Stormchaser

    what a beatiful suspension (and what a great pic)

  22. Stormchaser Avatar
    Stormchaser

    what a beatiful suspension (and what a great pic)

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