Bound

Bound, shot at Orangerie le Club, Wängi, Switzerland

For me, this image evokes tension, allure, eroticism and playfulness. This was a fun shoot, organized by the model. We kept everything as simple as possible, which was a good thing, considering that we were in a sex club that was open for business. I am not into sex clubs, but this place is one of the nicest clubs of any kind I have been to, it really has a nice atmosphere. 

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What makes me an artist?

Yesterday, I met up with some old work colleagues. They were asking me about my photography and what I am doing. My former assistant asked me very directly “What make you an artist?”

At first, I was a bit puzzled by the question, it was very direct and took me by surprise. I honestly don’t remember anyone ever asking me that before. So, I gave it a bit of thought, and this is what I remember saying…

There are many people who can take beautiful photos. Some people do it for fun, some for money, some do it for other reasons. I take beautiful photos, because I have to. Somewhere inside me is a motivation, a burning need to capture beauty. I don’t do it for other people, I only do it for myself. I feel somehow that I have to do it. What makes me an artist, is the fact that I take the risk that, perhaps, nobody likes my images, and still, I will keep doing creating them. If I did it only to make money or to please other people, then it wouldn’t mean anything, it would just be a nice photo.

I don’t ever want to be someone who creates for the sake of creating. I take joy and pleasure in capturing my own memories and my own understanding of what I see. It is up to the viewer to decide if they enjoy what I show them or not. But whether someone buys my work or not, I still will keep doing it. I have to. That’s what makes me an artist.

Andrea Means Business

Andrea Means Business, originally uploaded by Bryon Paul McCartney.

Andrea E., don’t mess with her or you might get stung.

Shot in my studio with rear lighting (dual Profoto heads on either side) passing through a California Sunbounce 12’x12’ diffusor panel on a Matthews Butterfly frame.

London Calling

Hotel Nudes London - Iveta N., originally uploaded by Bryon Paul McCartney.

Iveta N. striking a striking pose at the Cavendish Hotel, London, UK.

Shot with available light.
Lingerie by Agent Provocateur

taK

taK, originally uploaded by Bryon Paul McCartney.

Kat Love, reflected in the water pool on Katharina Sulzer Platz. From my only shoot with Kat, while she was touring Europe in 2005. Thanks Kat

-bpm