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.

Begging for air

Sometimes a job calls on you to go above and beyond your normal routine.  For a model, this can happen quite often.  In the case of IAM: Rachietartz, her latest photoshoot pushed her to the brink of consciousness.  Using a tie to cut off her airway, Rachie was on the verge of passing out when this photo was snapped.  You can see just how intense this was not only by the look in her eyes, but also by how red her face got while she was straining for air.

Photo credit: JL Joseph Beaulieu

Comments

270 responses to “Begging for air”

  1. brute Avatar

    see? so pissed off i typo’d all over my rant.

  2. brute Avatar

    see? so pissed off i typo’d all over my rant.

  3. JustJen Avatar

    “kids will not try to get a tattoo, suspend, split their dick, or gauge their ears. they will however be able to choke themselves. when posting on a popular public forum, no matter how extreme, maybe the safety of those who are dangerously impressionable should be taken under consideration?

    just a thought..”

    Eli posted this comment.
    I have kids. And body mods. I don’t enjoy being choked anymore but I use to LOVE it. And, I’ve worked in a hospital ER for years. Let me tell you, if you can’t control your children, then YOU have a problem. I control mine just fine.
    And why won’t they get a tattoo or gauge their ears?! That’s SO much more common then this type of photography.

    Seriously, you guys need to move on. It’s just a photo. And the girl getting photographed is here supporting it. I think this is WAY less disturbing of split dick photos!
    Rachie, nice photo. Enjoy you life, fuck the rest of ‘em.
    🙂

  4. JustJen Avatar

    “kids will not try to get a tattoo, suspend, split their dick, or gauge their ears. they will however be able to choke themselves. when posting on a popular public forum, no matter how extreme, maybe the safety of those who are dangerously impressionable should be taken under consideration?

    just a thought..”

    Eli posted this comment.
    I have kids. And body mods. I don’t enjoy being choked anymore but I use to LOVE it. And, I’ve worked in a hospital ER for years. Let me tell you, if you can’t control your children, then YOU have a problem. I control mine just fine.
    And why won’t they get a tattoo or gauge their ears?! That’s SO much more common then this type of photography.

    Seriously, you guys need to move on. It’s just a photo. And the girl getting photographed is here supporting it. I think this is WAY less disturbing of split dick photos!
    Rachie, nice photo. Enjoy you life, fuck the rest of ‘em.
    🙂

  5. JustJen Avatar

    “kids will not try to get a tattoo, suspend, split their dick, or gauge their ears. they will however be able to choke themselves. when posting on a popular public forum, no matter how extreme, maybe the safety of those who are dangerously impressionable should be taken under consideration?

    just a thought..”

    Eli posted this comment.
    I have kids. And body mods. I don’t enjoy being choked anymore but I use to LOVE it. And, I’ve worked in a hospital ER for years. Let me tell you, if you can’t control your children, then YOU have a problem. I control mine just fine.
    And why won’t they get a tattoo or gauge their ears?! That’s SO much more common then this type of photography.

    Seriously, you guys need to move on. It’s just a photo. And the girl getting photographed is here supporting it. I think this is WAY less disturbing of split dick photos!
    Rachie, nice photo. Enjoy you life, fuck the rest of ‘em.
    🙂

  6. JustJen Avatar

    @me: You are an absolute moron.

  7. JustJen Avatar

    @me: You are an absolute moron.

  8. JustJen Avatar

    @me: You are an absolute moron.

  9. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    @joesph- if you have a fetish, that’s fine. it’s your own business. But this site isn’t the place to post them. ALSO, throwing in your two cents about how drinking is just as bad/if not worse then what’s taking place in this photograph…..is way off base. Not drinking is a personal choice and doesn’t effect anyone else. Taking a photo of someone on the verge of passing out cause they can’t breath…..is absolutely ridiculous, and should by NO MEANS be considered a piece of art.

  10. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    @joesph- if you have a fetish, that’s fine. it’s your own business. But this site isn’t the place to post them. ALSO, throwing in your two cents about how drinking is just as bad/if not worse then what’s taking place in this photograph…..is way off base. Not drinking is a personal choice and doesn’t effect anyone else. Taking a photo of someone on the verge of passing out cause they can’t breath…..is absolutely ridiculous, and should by NO MEANS be considered a piece of art.

  11. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    @joesph- if you have a fetish, that’s fine. it’s your own business. But this site isn’t the place to post them. ALSO, throwing in your two cents about how drinking is just as bad/if not worse then what’s taking place in this photograph…..is way off base. Not drinking is a personal choice and doesn’t effect anyone else. Taking a photo of someone on the verge of passing out cause they can’t breath…..is absolutely ridiculous, and should by NO MEANS be considered a piece of art.

  12. Deitish Avatar
    Deitish

    It’s nice to see someone else who shares similar fetishses. Haha. Also nice to see this on modblog 🙂

  13. Deitish Avatar
    Deitish

    It’s nice to see someone else who shares similar fetishses. Haha. Also nice to see this on modblog 🙂

  14. Deitish Avatar
    Deitish

    It’s nice to see someone else who shares similar fetishses. Haha. Also nice to see this on modblog 🙂

  15. JL Joseph Beaulieu Avatar

    “I rarely post on here anymore but I know this “photographer” and he is a total fucking CREEP… and the last thing I expected to see on modblog. Seeing this makes me feel sick. Shame on you for posting this. As a long time member of iam (since 2002) I’m ashamed of what iam, bme, and modblog have become. Over it.”

    Excuse me V, who are you? And how do we know each other? And why are you using not your name to defame someone. That is kind of sad.

  16. JL Joseph Beaulieu Avatar

    “I rarely post on here anymore but I know this “photographer” and he is a total fucking CREEP… and the last thing I expected to see on modblog. Seeing this makes me feel sick. Shame on you for posting this. As a long time member of iam (since 2002) I’m ashamed of what iam, bme, and modblog have become. Over it.”

    Excuse me V, who are you? And how do we know each other? And why are you using not your name to defame someone. That is kind of sad.

  17. JL Joseph Beaulieu Avatar

    “I rarely post on here anymore but I know this “photographer” and he is a total fucking CREEP… and the last thing I expected to see on modblog. Seeing this makes me feel sick. Shame on you for posting this. As a long time member of iam (since 2002) I’m ashamed of what iam, bme, and modblog have become. Over it.”

    Excuse me V, who are you? And how do we know each other? And why are you using not your name to defame someone. That is kind of sad.

  18. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I’m not sure how I feel about the practice, but the photography is beautiful and the expression is amazing.

  19. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I’m not sure how I feel about the practice, but the photography is beautiful and the expression is amazing.

  20. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I’m not sure how I feel about the practice, but the photography is beautiful and the expression is amazing.

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