Photos: Apple Angel in “Iris” by Dirk Hooper

Photos: Apple Angel in “Iris” by Dirk Hooper

This set was taken in Dallas at the Belmont Hotel.  I tried to get a unique effect with the magic hour sky through the porthole, but it’s tricky and I thought I had more time to shoot than I actually did.

I think the description that model Apple Angel gave to this set of photos sums it up really well, “eerie and gorgeous”!  I wanted to do something that was different from the pin-up style photos that Apple Angel does and more in line with my own fetish photography.  She chose lingerie by “What Katie Did” and I chose a wonderful Power Flogger from “Punish Petal” to complete the photos.  I like the results we got and I hope you do too!

If you’re interested in model Apple Angel, What Katie Did or Punish Petal you can find their links below!

Apple Angel
Apple Angel on Twitter

What Katie Did
What Katie Did on Twitter

Punish Petal
Punish Petal on Twitter

FETISHWEEK – BDSM Public Play and the Law

FETISHWEEK – BDSM Public Play and the Law

I picked “We’ll just call it a unicorn” from MadisonKink.com as the feature story for this FETISHWEEK because it brings up some realities about BDSM public play and the law.  I’ve been to my share of play parties, both public and private.  The concern is always that no matter how much preparation went into the event, it may not be sufficient to keep you out of jail.

Frankly, if the police, or the city council, or your neighbors, just want to cause problems for you there are ample opportunities.  I don’t care how many copies of “Fifty Shades of Grey” are sold; people who practice consensual BDSM are at a considerable disadvantage when it comes to the law.  My advice would be to know your local laws better than the police who may visit you, keep a low profile and make friends with some kinky lawyers… they are your best line of defense.  Literally.

Do you run a private club?  Have you had any difficulties you’d like to share?  You can always leave a comment below or contact me at: dirk@dirkhooper.com

Dream hard,
– Dirk Hooper

May 13, 2012

 

Feature Story

Legalities of Public BDSM Play – We’ll just call it a unicorn. | Madison Kink http://bit.ly/I5KhYp

 

News

Thai ‘breast-slapping’ therapist claims hitting boobs makes them bigger | Mail Online http://bit.ly/JaMbci

Groupon Faces Backlash Over http://Kink.com Tour Discounts – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/Jgd52y

The REAL X-Ray spex: New ‘terahertz’ scanner lets mobile phones see through walls – and through clothes http://bit.ly/JgfhHr

Now You Can Learn Spanking, Kink In Actual “50 Shades Of Grey” Classes – The Frisky http://bit.ly/JgfSc7

Egypt’s ‘Farewell Intercourse’ law allowing sex with dead wives sparks fury http://yhoo.it/Ixl9pg

Ira Isaacs Guilty: Adult Film Producer Convicted Of Violating Federal Obscenity Laws http://huff.to/IJk1Di

 

Articles

Domme Victoria from a recent shoot linked in this issue

Article: Adventures of a Professional Poser by @AppleNAngel | The Fetish Show http://bit.ly/Iag4sG

The Art of Slavery: Rituals http://bit.ly/IsOKTi

GloriaBrame: Sexual Exuberance is Life: http://bit.ly/IsGp1E

“Fifty Shades of Grey”: Dominatrixes take on Roiphe Mobile http://bit.ly/HY2kfG

“50 Shades of Grey,” “Fight Club,” and the Complications of Male Dominance http://bit.ly/JgcDkX

Dumb Domme: Katie Roiphe, Feminism, and BDSM http://bit.ly/JggEFV

The Art of Slavery: Some of my Slave Rituals http://bit.ly/HEXM2k

Dumb Domme: agenda http://bit.ly/JgjFWM

Submissive Speech 3: Asking a Question | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/HxYE62

Submissive Speech 5: Answering in the Positive | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/Jggi2b

Submissive Speech 7: Polite Interruptions | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/Jgge2r

Submissive Speech 8: Showing Gratitude | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/Jgg62Z #BDSM #submission

THE ART OF ADULT – The Swinging Lifestyle http://rcp.tw/Ig6W5m

What is a Fetish? | Social Sex http://bit.ly/Ix1MRh

Learning should always be this fun! Tila Tequila – Hot for Teacher – Myanmar Burma – YouTube http://bit.ly/IvKQcy

Little Shop of Erotic Delights: With over 60 percent of women finding the idea of buying… http://tinyurl.com/6tfaxfn

Dumb Domme: BDSM Lexicon Entry #18: Trigger Warning http://bit.ly/I7gOtn

I’m A Feminist And I Love S&M – The Frisky http://bit.ly/IbJlQO

Learning to Kneel [Day 1] | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/I03Ldh

The Art of Slavery: What is Being Trained? http://bit.ly/I04ISX

The Consensual Master: Why I seek M/s rather than Vanilla http://bit.ly/I04TNX

Elizabeth Debold: Too Many Shades of Grey – Huffington Post http://huff.to/ICUrg8

 

I am actively accepting news, press releases, personality profiles, and review items for both FETISHWEEK and The Fetish Show.  I am particularly interested in topics directly related to BDSM/kink/fetish, but also alternative art/photography/modeling, sex, burlesque, fashion, relationships, events and more, if it is closely related to kink.  I can get your story out to a much wider audience in a way that is positive and respectful.  Contact me now:   dirk@dirkhooper.com

 

Kinky Blogs

Posted some submissive poetry. http://tendersoul.tumblr.com Sub frenzy is taking hold……

Goddess Natasha: Lifestyle Female Supremacist: A youth trained for Her pleasure http://bit.ly/I9pO6d

 

Entertainment

BDSM Documentary – Heaven & Hell | Island of Pain http://bit.ly/JpHtD1

 

Art, Photography and Fashion

New Photoshoot: Domme Victoria in “Pop” – Dirk Hooper Photography http://bit.ly/I371H3

How Cool Is Lady Gaga’s Pearl Face Mask? http://bit.ly/JgdOAU

Paris’s Crazy Horse Auction Tested the Market for Erotic Art, Including a Patriotic Bust of Brigitte Bardot | Artinfo http://bit.ly/Jgh27v

Corset and leather lace up skirt video – YouTube http://bit.ly/IvLuXt

 

Events

Heard the news? @BuckAngel is our KeyNote for BV XXII on September 28-30! http://www.beyondvanilla.org!” Wow!!!!

Submissive Guide: Submissive Guide’s First Meetup in May III – Des Moines, IA http://bit.ly/JEviFX

Endless Night Vampire Ball Paris 2012 http://bit.ly/JgiIxN

 

FemDom

Photo: Julia Steele – Sessions In Charlotte ! | The Latest Mistress News, Pictures & Chatlines http://bit.ly/IsNQWS

Photo: Mistress of Day – Maitresse Nuit http://bit.ly/Jgk9fA

Stella Van Gent – New Pictures ! | The Latest Mistress News, Pictures & Chatlines http://bit.ly/I039V1

Photo: Mistress Servalan – New York Sessions! http://bit.ly/I04afM

Happy femdom – Gabriel | Domme Chronicles http://bit.ly/I04gUF

Mistress Luna – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSM http://bit.ly/JmuaFX

Biography of a Mistress series – Summer Cummings | Sexy Women Dressing in Fantastic Rubber! http://bit.ly/JqXJ6H

 

Alternative Models and Modeling

Mosh from the Bizarre Magazine Post – Sexy Girls In Stockings http://bit.ly/I5ybiY

Interview With ChipFox – fIXE Magazine http://bit.ly/IRZoCs #alternative #models

Photos: Alloy Ash pictures – Cover Girls – Alt Girls http://bit.ly/IakVbX

fIXE Magazine Presents Betty Thursday! http://www.fixemagazine.com/events.php?ev=41

Sexy Girls In Stockings – Kinky Nylons – Alt Girls http://bit.ly/I5ybiY

Interview With Jamie Beeden – fIXE Magazine http://bit.ly/IRZSZf

Interview With Dani Marie – fIXE Magazine http://bit.ly/IS0fmt

 

Photos and Videos

Photo: Atlanta Bondage – Sexual Deviance in the Deep South » Pretty fuck puppet http://bit.ly/JYlKWt

Photo: bunnygee: altporn: via The Training of O http://bit.ly/IsP1Wh

“Hello Kitty” Ball Gag – Bondage Blog http://bit.ly/I056kf

Photo: Cherry Torn XXX | Pink Ass. http://bit.ly/IuYexy

Violet Transparent Catsuit Part 2 http://tinyurl.com/3kbzp4u

@biancabeauchamp: Chillin in sexy white sling bathing suit by the super jacuzzi! Hot or Not…? You tell me! http://fb.me/1iPq2OMEH

Photo: Is it Tuesday already? http://tmblr.co/ZLEXBxKEXIAp

Asian Pornstars Tia Ling and Niya Yu Gallery ! http://bit.ly/rtUKr1

Photo: Visual Week – Lead Me http://tinyurl.com/4yn8kta

Cherry was filmed at the armory http://youtu.be/pZLuBxHC7UU Watch the preview! We cant wait for the movie.

Photo: Comptemplating wolfdancer http://bit.ly/JghwKH

Free Tia Ling Gallery ! http://bit.ly/w3ya8o

Photos: Miranda Kerr in Latex http://bit.ly/JgmCXz

Photo: The Woman With Claws http://bit.ly/JA5tT9 #erotica from 1937!

Official Bryci Tumblr, Fishnet & latex = love http://bit.ly/I5wMZG

Photo: Miss Kitty Bliss http://bit.ly/I5JFlB

Photo: Great ink! http://tmblr.co/ZF0ZJwKX06pF

Photo: A little chastity action  http://tmblr.co/ZF0ZJwKW-Mds

Photo: Cherry Torn XXX | Strung up. http://bit.ly/I041sI

Photo: Latex!!! landoflatex: http://tmblr.co/ZF0ZJwKW-0pv

Photo: Shaving AND bondage… nice! http://tmblr.co/ZF0ZJwKW_Rgr

Photo: Cherry Torn XXX | Decoration. More from Device Bondage… http://bit.ly/I04n2r

Dirk Hooper is a fine-art fetish photographer, host of The Fetish Show radio program, BDSM mentor, FETISHWEEK editor and personal brand czar.

FETISHWEEK – Feminism, Submission and BDSM

FETISHWEEK – Feminism, Submission and BDSM

April 16th – April 22nd, 2012

The big news in BDSM this week was catalyzed by an article that ran in Newsweek titled “Spanking Goes Mainstream” by Katie Roiphe.  The article explored the booming popularity of the BDSM erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” and what it means to post-modern feminism.  Roiphe believes that as women get more powerful in the boardroom, they seek the release of submission in the bedroom.  The shitstorm of blogosphere activity from a number of highly talented kink writers was both quick and loud.  Those of us in the lifestyle don’t typically enjoy outsiders digging around in something they don’t understand and speaking to the public in such an authoritative manner.

I’ve included the original article and several of the reaction articles below.  The topic of feminism and kink roles is meaty to be sure.  Personally, I think that Roiphe conveniently omits the surge in women taking on dominant roles in BDSM, and the cultural signposts of femdom.  Where does the dominatrix fit within the discussion of feminism?

My own particular interest is following the media and how they portray the kink lifestyle.  Whether you agree with Roiphe or not, her article is indicative of a radical shift in the attention and seriousness that the mainstream media is now focusing on fetish and BDSM.  “Fifty Shades of Grey” has created intense interest in kink and the media is struggling to catch up.  As a member of the BDSM community, we should all do our best to put good information out to the public, and keep an eye on what others are saying about us.

If you see a kink-inspired story in the mainstream media, please send it to me.  I’ll continue to do my best to keep up on what is being said and correct it.  You can always contact me at: dirk@dirkhooper.com

 

Feature Story

Spanking Goes Mainstream – The Daily Beast http://bit.ly/ImfcB3

The Soapbox: Actually, Katie Roiphe, Feminists Are Not Perplexed About Submissive Sex http://bit.ly/HM6lIQ

Women, Sex and S&M: Mainstream Media Totally Wrong About Female Desire — Again http://bit.ly/IUFRpk

It’s About Choice, Dammit | Kit O’Connell’s Homepage http://bit.ly/HSW4dE

 

I am actively accepting news, press releases, personality profiles, and review items for both FETISHWEEK and The Fetish Show.  I am particularly interested in topics directly related to BDSM/kink/fetish, but also alternative art/photography/modeling, sex, burlesque, fashion, relationships, events and more, if it is closely related to kink.  I can get your story out to a much wider audience in a way that is positive and respectful.  Contact me now:   dirk@dirkhooper.com

News

Megan from the Inked Girls Model Search in the News Section

CCBill Joins Free Speech Coalition – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HFbx18

Comcast Mistakenly Broadcast Porn Instead Of “Good Morning America” http://bit.ly/HIDcci Strangely, the porn had better news coverage!

http://Kink.com Files Suit Against Tube Site http://DrTuber.com – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HM5QOP

Megan : Inked Girls :: Tattooed Girls Model Search http://bit.ly/HMcpOx

Miss Kitty – Launches New Web Site ! http://bit.ly/JpgCW8

Justine Cross – London Sessions ! http://bit.ly/HIDFLJ

Goddess Evilena – At The Compound ! | The Latest Mistress News, Pictures & Chatlines http://bit.ly/HSUvfx

Brothels will offer robot prostitutes by 2050, researchers predict | Fox News http://fxn.ws/HYMvsH

Industry Advocates Question L.A. Condom Ordinance at City Hall – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/IsMsDH

Playboy Twitter Campaign Grows 300 Percent – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/IsMzzb

Naughty Tweet Issues Twitter Warning for Adult Biz – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/IsNrUD

 

Articles

The Fetish Show – Our Own TV Channel http://bit.ly/HSRU5w

The Soapbox: Actually, Katie Roiphe, Feminists Are Not Perplexed About Submissive Sex http://bit.ly/HM6lIQ

Women, Sex and S&M: Mainstream Media Totally Wrong About Female Desire — Again http://bit.ly/IUFRpk

It’s About Choice, Dammit | Kit O’Connell’s Homepage http://bit.ly/HSW4dE

“The Fantasy Life of Working Women” spanking goes mainstream http://ow.ly/apYRV

Analysis: What Today’s 2257 Ruling Means – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HM5VCh

7 Things You Can Do Today to Impove Your Submission | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/Jpgaar

I’m Sorry You’re Jaded http://bit.ly/IQHbDX

Mistress Nicole – How to Beg http://bit.ly/HOpOFf

The Consensual Master: The lady doth protest but not too much http://bit.ly/Ju1iHU

Mistress Nicole – CBT http://bit.ly/HOqbzF

Top 10 Banned Books http://bit.ly/HIE1lE

The Consensual Master: Are Discipline and Punishment the same or is there a difference? http://bit.ly/Ju0kva

Kinky Ever After: Kinky Kiss and Tell – Ethan Levi from Safeword: Matte, by Candace Blevins http://bit.ly/HSUW9J

Video on how the truth about super toxic sex toys was brought to light. Why we have safer vibes today http://ow.ly/apZeX

Some of my Slave Rituals Pt. 2 http://bit.ly/IsOzrf

The Art of Slavery: Rituals http://bit.ly/IsOKTi

 

Kinky Blogs

slave for play http://bit.ly/HFcgPG

 

Entertainment

FX Trying to Whip S&M Memoir Into Shape With Vince Vaughn — Vulture http://bit.ly/IQQB2m

FX, Vince Vaughn to Adapt ‘I Was a Teenage Dominatrix’ Memoir – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/IsMThf

‘Prometheus’ Ad Shows Us the Robot We All Want [EXCLUSIVE] http://on.mash.to/HPPN1n

 

Art, Photography, Modeling and Fashion

WASTELAND – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSM http://bit.ly/IGXRTS

How cool is this #latex mask?!! MASKE 63 – Maske Marlene spezial, HW, Fashion, Latex, Rubber http://bit.ly/HT2R2l

Juxtapoz Magazine – Camilla Storgaard | Erotica http://bit.ly/HSVwnU

[Video] Damien Hirst looks back on his life in art. http://artnt.cm/JcYm6i

 

Events

Fetish Project 6th year anniversary – Belgium! http://bit.ly/IBrz8o

Fetish Project Celebrates it's 6th Anniverssary! This event is a blast for anyone who can make it!

 

Reviews

Review of Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist by Jasmine St. John | The Fetish Show http://bit.ly/IWmqLZ

BdSm in the media – a review of the S&M music video from Rhiannon | Madison Kink http://bit.ly/HSRtrQ

Review — Say Please: Lesbian BDSM Erotica http://bit.ly/HIDDDy

Kinklab Leather Vampire Gloves with Spikes http://bit.ly/HIDMXI

New On Kink Academy: Pacifier Nipple Clamps http://bit.ly/oS13rS

Bandage-wrapping lingerie by Made by Niki http://bit.ly/IsO00t

 

Advice

5 Face-to-Face Networking Essentials for Artists — Art Biz Blog http://bit.ly/HSWrVl

 

Photos and Videos

Photos: Apple Angel in “The Morning After” – Dirk Hooper Photography http://bit.ly/HNytWR

New Free Video: Tips for Tops – Strike Zone http://bit.ly/IQHrTx

Photo: Servant girl in chains. #BDSM cherrytornxxx: http://tmblr.co/ZF0ZJwK1burK

Photo: Expertly placed rope bondage! http://bit.ly/HFbMZP

Zombie Sexocalypse http://bit.ly/IQGIlo Uhmmm… yes… naked zombie chicks.

Photo: Manchester Mistress Nyx http://bit.ly/JpgQwm

Photo: Julia Steele – Sessions In Charlotte ! http://bit.ly/IsNQWS

Photo: Servicing Mistress Liliane Hunt. http://bit.ly/IsM2gH

Photo: panties on the outside like a good girl http://bit.ly/JphpGK

Photo: Rubber Slave. http://bit.ly/IsO7cq

Miss Ivy’s Blog » Still Alive http://bit.ly/HSUEjh Great photos!

Photo: Domina Heelena – Oslo & Paris Trips ! http://bit.ly/IsLis1

Photo: Goddess Lisa http://bit.ly/IsL9Vk

Photo: Miss Jasmine – Is Visiting London ! http://bit.ly/IsKV0n

Photo: Split in two. http://bit.ly/IsLIP3

Photos: The spanking I crave http://bit.ly/HFbYZd

Photo: She thinks it hurts now just wait until I smack those clips off with Masters crop. http://tmblr.co/ZDC8NyJ_MipC

hanging around http://bit.ly/HM5sjn

Today’s SheMuscle update is Big TInah :) I wonder how she got that nickname? http://pic.twitter.com/WuZSQRPU

Photo: Fuck it. Photo by David Lockard. http://tmblr.co/Z5yVFyJnWyte

Speaking Of Katrina Darling, She Once Had The Best Manicure Ever http://bit.ly/HFcbvy

Face down, ass up. See more free photos from The Upper Floor http://bit.ly/IQGivh

Dirk Hooper is a fine-art fetish photographer, host of The Fetish Show radio program, BDSM mentor, FETISHWEEK editor and personal brand czar.

FETISHWEEK – Dominatrix January Seraph Fights Cancer with Whips

FETISHWEEK – Dominatrix January Seraph Fights Cancer with Whips

Dirk Hooper’s FETISHWEEK

April 2nd – April 15th, 2012

The story that stood out the most this issue is the tale of Hollie Stevens, a porn performer (including clown porn… yes, look it up) who is fighting bone cancer.  When faced with the prospects of not being able to do her job and pay her mounting medical bills, her friends stepped up to help out.

In particular interest to FETISHWEEK readers, professional dominatrix January Seraph offered additional time to people who would donate to Stevens. That’s a great story for the BDSM community for two reasons.  It certainly flies in the face of conventional wisdom that assumes that a professional dominatrix is not capable of such compassion (a misconception that Princess Zoe and I have had to fight on The Fetish Show and at numerous appearances).

The most important reason this is such a great story is that it’s so damn rare that you get a positive story about people who work in the adult entertainment industry, much less in the world of kink.  I’ve provided two different takes on this story below, so maybe… just maybe, things are changing for the better.

By the way, if you’re interested in helping out Hollie Stevens, or others in this situation, you can contact Laura Lasky who works for Solace SF, which organizes care for sex workers.

You can leave me a comment below or email me at: dirk@dirkhooper.com

I am actively accepting news, press releases, personality profiles, and review items for both FETISHWEEK and The Fetish Show.  I am particularly interested in topics directly related to BDSM/kink/fetish, but also alternative art/photography/modeling, sex, burlesque, fashion, relationships, events and more, if it is closely related to kink.  I can get your story out to a much wider audience in a way that is positive and respectful.  Contact me now:   dirk@dirkhooper.com

Feature Story

Professional Dominatrix January Seraph

Female Clown Porn Pioneer Goes Through Chemo. Also, Clown Porn Is a Thing. http://bit.ly/HNdXts

Clown-Porn Pioneer Battles Aggressive Cancer – San Francisco Arts – The Exhibitionist http://bit.ly/HZb8Bz

 

News

KickStarter.com Rejects Pro-Porn Documentary – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HFbtyf

Spartacus Leathers Names Sesha Brown as Brand Ambassador – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HFbkuP

Manchester Dungeon – Closing Down ! http://bit.ly/HFabDk

China Said to Be Dominating Sex Toy Market – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HzfC1U

50-acre BDSM sex camp disapproved of – Boing Boing http://bit.ly/ICpmxc

Netflix Porn Search Engine Debuts http://bit.ly/HHbpfc http://is.gd/sexxy

These Eight American Apparel Ads Just Got Banned In The UK (NSFW) http://bit.ly/HW0ahi

Report: The Internet Really Is for Porn – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HVZMPP

Goldman Sachs’ Investment Supports Sex Trafficking – LOANS .org http://bit.ly/HVYZOQ

Kylie Marilyn Crowned Miss Rubber World 2012 http://bit.ly/HgOhmY

Barnett: U.K. Internet Porn Enforcement Could ‘Decimate’ Industry – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HjdIFK

Disqualified Transgender Contestant Now Suing The Miss Universe Pageant http://bit.ly/HjbNkH

Fetish Star Julie Simone, Pure Play Media Ink Distro Deal – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HbSmqg

Stockroom Easing Shoppers Into e-Stim With Demo Videos – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HCqnA2

Snatchly, the Pinterest for porn, signs up 15K users in less than 2 months | VentureBeat http://bit.ly/GYnTgy

 

Articles

Kinky Merit Badges available at: http://bit.ly/HuqiPH

CONSENT and BDSM: The State of the Law http://bit.ly/HO5o1D

Article: The Essentials of Trust By Arien Adora | The Fetish Show http://bit.ly/Hh35Vs

Definitions in BDSM: Cute Quips and Why They Are Wrong | Madison Kink http://bit.ly/Hns7Bu

The Art of Slavery: Some of my Slave Rituals http://bit.ly/HEXM2k

The Art of Slavery: Give us this day, our daily spanking http://bit.ly/HBaOZD

Definitions in BDSM: Service http://bit.ly/HA898d

Some People Enjoy Being Prostitutes… Get Over It – The Huffington Post http://huff.to/Iq8icb

Introduction to Submissive Speech | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/HxYqfl

Submissive Speech 1: Addressing Individuals | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/HW2rsH

Submissive Speech 2: Personal Introductions | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/HxYCuM

Submissive Speech 3: Asking a Question | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/HxYE62

Bondage, Babes & Chocolate, Oh My! — ‘The Daily Stir’ (VIDEO) | The Stir http://bit.ly/HBLD8C

Initiating a Discussion About BDSM Interest with a Vanilla Partner: Part 2 http://bit.ly/IADRzs

Contemplating Ball Busting http://bit.ly/HsGBkZ

in praise of panty sniffers etc… http://bit.ly/HsGlT5

Soft Kink: Corsets and Concealed Devices | Madison Kink http://bit.ly/HW3k4J

Kinky World » Tie Me Up Rose Vine Bondage Rope Review http://bit.ly/HW2GEc

The Ultimate Guide to Kink • Pucker Up http://bit.ly/HVYzYH

Oh My God, The Times Found Another Excuse to Write About Fifty Shades of Grey? | The New York Observer http://bit.ly/HVYmou

S&M Goes Mainstream » EarlyWord: The Publisher http://bit.ly/HVYe8o

How to train your anus | Daily Loaf http://bit.ly/HMIg3C

Avoid Being “Scammed” by Fake Dommes – Mistress Jada Sinn|Boston Dominatrix http://bit.ly/Hheou9

Raven Kaldera: “Power Circuits: Polyamory in a Power Dynamic – Book Review http://bit.ly/Hhd5LJ

Kinky – Approaching a New Play Partner http://bit.ly/HhclpI

BDSM: Role-Playing in Erotic Romance http://bit.ly/HjCKVo

Some thoughts on Objectification http://bit.ly/HjdaQk

Dominance and conflict http://bit.ly/HjcWss

Interview: A QUICKIE WITH JG Leathers http://bit.ly/Hjbm9Q

Interview With Sorcha Cross – fIXE Magazine http://bit.ly/HbzjMV

DrkFetyshNyghts – High Intensity BDSM/Fetish Fiction http://bit.ly/HFEg2C from @SkinTwo

Be Into What You Are Into… http://bit.ly/HFE4Am

“7 Tips For Safe And Happy BDSM Sex” http://ow.ly/a47og

Kasi Alexander on BDSM, polyamory, and why mainstream readers are ready for her book http://bit.ly/HafF2w

SL Letters of the Day: Coming Out Kinky & BDSM as a Sexual Orientation | Slog http://bit.ly/HuqLkZ

Ha! Kinky Merit Badges : Kinky Merit Badges http://bit.ly/HuqiPH

Is This Fetish Going to Affect My Life? | Ask the Therapist http://bit.ly/Hukzt8

Spanking Pixie » How Fetish Flexible Are You? http://bit.ly/Huk5U2

Who’s on top? You’d be surprised – The Globe and Mail http://bit.ly/HCsP9O

50 Shades of Submission: An Interview with a Real-Life Submissive, Madison Young – Huffington Post http://huff.to/HCq2xn

Protecting Your Hair During Kinky Hair Pulling | Madison Kink http://bit.ly/HnrRCo

‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ the Mainstreaming of Fetish, and Why It’s Okay to ‘Like’ Erotica | Film School Rejects http://bit.ly/HnqlAc

Bondage 101: How to Bring ’50 Shades of Grey’ Into Your Bedroom | The Stir http://bit.ly/HnqfbL

Kinky Blogs

Kinky Ever After: Tickling http://bit.ly/HAcnwA

Dumb Domme: (not in) subspace http://bit.ly/Icob8n

Fetish Sensibilities « An Intimate Relationship with Spanking http://bit.ly/HwaInQ

 

Entertainment

Apple Angel from one of my recent shoots. She was a guest on The Fetish Show 28.

The Fetish Show 28 – Burlesque Star Apple Angel & Boot Fetish | The Fetish Show http://bit.ly/I4HSfw

Would You Watch Kate Middleton’s Burlesque Dancing Cousin’s Reality Show? http://bit.ly/IRWSOf

In this video John Cleese Explains the “Science” of Creativity http://bit.ly/HG5zNr

Italy Model Burlesque Performer Miss Satine Web site http://bit.ly/Hzg7ZS

SWITCHBLADE PICTURES LICENSES ONIROKU DAN’s THE DEVIL’S FEAST http://bit.ly/Iq8VTj

Check out Miss Miranda’s performance at the Torture Garden Official Fan Club Easter Ball. http://fb.me/1gBVhfesZ

Keira Knightley Wants To Be Spanked (Photo) | Celeb Dirty Laundry http://bit.ly/HW1HnB

Tattooed burlesque dancer Beatrix Von Bourbon is scarlet starlet on Britain’s Got Talent http://bit.ly/HKBubo

 

Art, Photography, Modeling and Fashion

10 Tips for Alternative Models Online Contact with Photographers http://bit.ly/o9RHHb

This is a neat tip for photographers – Lightroom Tip and Seminar Contest Winners http://bit.ly/HG26yc

How To Build A White Background Home Video Studio http://bit.ly/HzgAeD

Bob Coulter ~ CrAZyBaBe – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSM http://bit.ly/ID2IjB

Mistress Zeena – Film Slaves Wanted ! http://bit.ly/HA8gRb

“That Obscure Object Of Desire” Must Be A Babe Restrained http://bit.ly/HxZ8sI

Victoria Beckham dresses up as a sexy, dominatrix Geisha – 3am & Mirror Online http://bit.ly/HBQSp0

Video: Rockabilly Weekender draws fans with rock and roll, burlesque and custom cars http://bit.ly/HBMKoU

Our model guest blogger @maggierizer talks Gaultier in San Francisco! — http://bit.ly/HEJMQC

Dita Von Teese by Olivia De Berardinis http://bit.ly/HjbV3s

Orange Candy – Glamour Model Susan Wayland http://bit.ly/HajvbY

Christian Louboutin Retrospective Showcases 20 Years Of Design (PHOTOS) http://bit.ly/H8LvRm

Portraits Taken in a Tokyo S&M Love Hotel (NSFW) | Feature Shoot http://bit.ly/HnqYKi

A tribute to the bad boy of fashion: Jean Paul Gaultier – San Jose Mercury News http://bit.ly/HnqvYq

 

Events

Dita Von Teese Burlesque Show Set to Tour – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/HzSNLI

Club RUB #circus theme on April 21st. #bdsm #kinky #fetish dress code #club to celebrate 15 years! http://bit.ly/HbDD1y

London Alternative Market – First Sunday of the Month http://bit.ly/IpKNAa

“Semana Santa” – RubberCult Congregates at Easter Torture Garden | Latex Fetish News http://bit.ly/HVZZm9

Studio Servitu Presents: Charles Gatewood’s “Wet Dreams” – Eventbrite http://bit.ly/HlR4IP

 

Rockabilly Weekender draws fans with rock and roll, burlesque and custom cars

 

Photos and Videos

Video: Fashion Fetish – ‘Fuck Me’ with Model Karlie Kloss – Dirk Hooper Photography http://bit.ly/HLd41q

Dungeon West’s New Protégée: Mistress Elena Vladi – Los Angeles Dominatrix | Ms. Justine Cross http://bit.ly/HVZc4s

Dita Von Teese Does Her Boobilicious Breast Strut (Photos) | Celeb Dirty Laundry http://bit.ly/HBMYwk

Punished by Mistress Kat and Ms. Whitman – Fem Dom Scene http://bit.ly/H8K16Q

SABER sexy lightsaber underwear fight – YouTube http://bit.ly/Ha3eno

FASHION AS FETISH, OR FETISH AS FASHION? http://bit.ly/H6LvCo

HANNAH KYMYCH SHOOTS ZIPPORA SEVEN http://bit.ly/HFapKK

Photo: Mistress Kitty has a New Website http://bit.ly/HFa22X

Photo: Cybill B. Troy: We look damn good together… http://bit.ly/Izwr03

Photos: Mistress Anna – Schlagende Girls ! http://bit.ly/HzSD6T

Photos and Profile:Birmingham’s Mistress B http://bit.ly/HzS7G7

Stuffed Slavegirl. See more free photos from Sex and Submission… http://bit.ly/HzRTie

Kinky Playtime Pictures http://bit.ly/Hzfq2T

Photo: Mistress Shane – At Pandoras Box ! http://bit.ly/HzfeQZ

Photo: Collared Slave. See more free photos from The Upper Floor http://bit.ly/HAa1Ol

Photo: Cybill Troy – At The Den Of Iniquity ! http://bit.ly/HA9FXR

Photos: Couch Bondage: Take Two http://bit.ly/HA8Xdf

Photos and Links: The Latex Wedding Dress http://bit.ly/HA9n3n

Photos: “Under the Influence” http://bit.ly/HxZG1Q

Photo: Fetish Doll by ~VeraBabyMODEL http://bit.ly/HBOEWv

Photo and Profile: Norwich Mistress Monroe http://bit.ly/HsGLsM

PHOTO: Rita Sargo – Sessions In London ! http://bit.ly/HsFSAq

Video: Curb Cash FAILS – Los Angeles Dominatrix | Ms. Justine Cross http://bit.ly/HW3M2M

David Lynch Is Back With A New Music Video (NSFW) – The Frisky http://bit.ly/HW19y5

Photo » London Mistress Ingrid Frost http://bit.ly/HnWiay

Photo » Lady Seductress of London W1 http://bit.ly/HnWKpd

Dirk Hooper is a fine-art fetish photographer, host of The Fetish Show radio program, BDSM mentor, FETISHWEEK editor and personal brand czar.

Photoshoot: Domme Victoria in “Pop”

Photoshoot: Domme Victoria in “Pop”

I met Domme Victoria a week ago and got three quick sets together.  This is the first set from the day of shoots.

The bathroom in her hotel room was so clean and modern that I had to shoot in there and when I saw her pink latex dress I just knew it would POP in that setting!  She had brought one of those cool steel anal hooks and I thought it would be fun to shoot with that and her pretty pink butt plugs.  You can make up your own story from there.

Domme Victoria is a Professional Dominatrix based in Texas and you can see more about her on her official site.

Photos: Apple Angel in “The Morning After”

Photos: Apple Angel in “The Morning After”

I shot this set with the lovely Apple Angel in Dallas a couple of weekends ago.  The concept behind the shoot was hers and was inspired by a set with Dita Von Teese.

I used natural light in this set and I’ve never gotten such great results before.  I think the results are half due to the new lens I’m using, half due to the new camera and half due to my own recent experiments with natural light… wait, I think that’s too many halves!

If you like my work with Apple Angel, then you should know this is actually the second set that I’ve shot with her and we have many more planned.  If you want to see more of Apple Angel, you can check out her modeling site, her burlesque troupe (TNT Burlesque) and the interview that Princess Zoe and I did with her on The Fetish Show episode 28!

Apple Angel is available for booking, as a model or a burlesque dancer at the sites above.

FETISHWEEK – Dominatrix Terri-Jean Bedford Wins Constitutional Fight!

FETISHWEEK – Dominatrix Terri-Jean Bedford Wins Constitutional Fight!

Dirk Hooper’s FETISHWEEK

March 19 – April 1st, 2012

I hope you have some extra time on your hands because frankly, this FETISHWEEK is packed!  I’m still playing a bit of catch-up after my computer crashed so this is a double issue.  Thanks to everyone who said nice things or had advice over the past couple of weeks.

Fetish or BDSM news doesn’t get any bigger than changing the constitution in Canada and that’s exactly what my friend, dominatrix Terri-Jean Bedford did!  You can read about the specifics in the Feature Story, but basically she fought and won a battle with the government that will help protect dominatrix and sex workers in Canada.  It’s a great achievement, and while I have no illusions about changing the laws in America, at least there’s a cool breeze of sanity from the north.

Princess Zoe and I talked with Terri-Jean Bedford on episode 24 of The Fetish Show and you can listen to that here, http://bit.ly/ACIHAe.  She goes into a lot of the detail about the case and her long personal fight to get to this point.  Congratulations to Terri-Jean Bedford and the rest of Canada!

You can leave me a comment below or email me at: dirk@dirkhooper.com

 

Feature Story

Ontario Appeal Court strikes down ban on brothels – Ottawa – CBC News http://bit.ly/GTAqAa 

 

News

San Diego’s leather community believes the children are the futurehttp://bit.ly/Hnk3Rf

‘Fifty Shades’ stays hot in book list Top 10 http://usat.ly/Hnjw1I

Virgin Mary in Bondage Causes Stir with Community in Women’s Rights Protest http://bit.ly/Hnioet 

Dominatrix raises cash for sick pal – with bondage sessions | The Sunhttp://bit.ly/HniC57 

Kylie Marilyn Crowned Miss Rubber World 2012 http://bit.ly/GTGMVr

Power, pain and pleasure – National News – Australian Sex Census http://bit.ly/H6ZcN0 

Church Street merchants axe Fetish Fair http://bit.ly/GT8vDH 

Corrie star’s home town is UK’s bondage capital | The Sun |News http://bit.ly/GQ4a1a 

Porn Consumption in the Bible Belt Exposed – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/xCaLbI 

 

Articles

I met Brigitte More at Fetish Project in Belgium. She's as stunning in person! There's a profile of her in the Bizarre Buzz article below.

An Interview With Our Lady of The Week: Christy Mack http://bit.ly/Hnn5Fc 

Discussing masochism and more in Harvard’s kink community. » The Harvard Independent http://bit.ly/Hni3sg 

Becoming sage explores BDSM, polyamory and realistic relationship dynamics http://bit.ly/HnhS07 

Nikon D800 Image Quality Even Surpasses High-End Medium-Format Cameras, DxOMark Says | http://PhotoClique.com

ART REVIEW by Tessa Ditner SELLING SEX 22nd March- 1st June 2012, London http://bit.ly/HlQ8FT 

Top 10 Marketing Advice Newsletters from Art Biz Coach — Art Biz Blog http://bit.ly/HcV2t6 

When Mommy/slave is Ill… | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/Hbkf7i

Femdom Domination, according to Mistress C. http://bit.ly/H73ZOn

Couples who can’t afford to go out are spending more on sex as the recession bites | Mail Online http://bit.ly/H6ZmUz 

An Evening Of Wine & Bondage Lets You Drink Wine From Dog Bowl, Taste Rope: SFist http://bit.ly/H6YNKs

The Submissive Mindset | Submissive Guide http://bit.ly/H6M6PC

There are few things creepier than an abandoned Japanese sex museum http://bit.ly/H7pmEt ”Silent Hill… with dildos!”

Stay and Play in Central London – Betterthanabed http://bit.ly/H6oZdl

Finding the dom of your dreams | Savage Love | Chicago Readerhttp://bit.ly/H4mBSv 

An interview with Maia http://bit.ly/H4e4z8

MSNBC Poll: 74% Say Feds Should Back Off Enforcing Porn Lawshttp://bit.ly/H4echY

Have You Ever Had An ‘Exercise Induced Orgasm’? Would You Like To? http://bit.ly/H4dvoT 

The DIY Approach to CBT http://bit.ly/H4bmJS 

Salvador Dali’s Creative Thinking Technique | Psychology Today http://bit.ly/GOjSdf 

Learn the rope of knots: Overhand Knot » Mystress Lady Evyl http://bit.ly/H1JUfQ 

Plotting out a scene http://bit.ly/H1IgL9

Consent and negotiation | Spanked, Not Silenced http://bit.ly/H1GQjC

Embracing the Inner Sadist http://bit.ly/GQPmyr 

How does a sexually submissive guy get involved in the BDSM scene? http://Straight.com http://bit.ly/GCZ3q1 

The Brat Domme http://bit.ly/FRIZL1 

How to Take Flawless Phone Pics of Your Naked Body [Nsfw] http://bit.ly/ytyQrW 

Terry Richardson And A Shoe Fetish? Shocking? – StyleCaster News http://bit.ly/ywySMF 

When Prejudice Is Sexy: Inside the Kinky World of Race-Play http://bit.ly/zKIHxm 

The Sexual Manifesto: And Now I’m An Extra In A Porn Shoothttp://bit.ly/ztaoW6 Behind the scenes at http://Kink.com!

 

Kinky Blogs

Fucked Raw http://bit.ly/GYVLZs 

Dumb Domme: do not want http://bit.ly/HbiCX3 

Why saying goodbye is never easy… http://bit.ly/H4cXzd

Dumb Domme – response to post-mortem responsehttp://bit.ly/H4cgGa 

9 Years Of Collaring Fun http://bit.ly/H4bcCm 

A Slut’s Memoir: That Moment http://bit.ly/GN7jiy #BDSM

theblackleatherbelt » Ladies’ Night: My First Time at an All-Womens’ Sex Party http://bit.ly/H1HUnH

Sexual adventures of a married woman: In room entertainment http://bit.ly/H1HfCG 

Dumb Domme: fishnets and spanking and sleep http://bit.ly/H1Gvh4

Tied Marks http://bit.ly/GQOpGm

 

Here’s a preview of “Planet Diva” the BDSM/Sci-fi film in the article below.

Entertainment

‘Bettie Page Reveals All’ Documentary Makes Its World Premiere During Viva Las Vegas http://bit.ly/Hnnyak 

E.L. James Making Unprecedented Demands for Film Rights to ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ http://bit.ly/H4lO3W 

‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Movie Rights Acquired By Focus Features, Universal Pictures http://bit.ly/GTuA78 

Robert Pattinson And Kristen Stewart To Star In “Fifty Shades of Grey” BDSM Film http://bit.ly/HCpHL3 

‘50 Shades of Grey,’ a Self-Published E-Book, Is the Future of Publishing http://bit.ly/FOYNEX 

Rubber Bordello by Soma Snakeoil (NSFW) http://bit.ly/H0wWSZ

Interview with Dita Von Teese – The Rebel PIN-UP Page http://bit.ly/GT9rYN 

New erotic magazine reveals itself – Masthead Online News http://bit.ly/GH6JTR 

Preview of the post-apocalyptic sci-fi BDSM epic Planet Diva – The A.V. Club Denver http://t.co/ohFPd1hH

 

Art and Fashion

Desi Santiago Is an Artist in the Moment http://nyti.ms/HnoMCt

Helena Christensen Models for Triumph Essence http://bit.ly/GYVqGm 

Star Wars Characters In High Fashion http://bit.ly/HbjwTD 

http://NPR.org » How The Smithsonian Screwed Up Its Video Game Exhibition http://bit.ly/Hac76T 

Kidrobot, Kozik’s Bondage Labbit beckons you – TOMOPOP http://bit.ly/GSpJ4L 

VINTAGE KINK: Robert Mapplethorpe http://bit.ly/H4dfGr 

Cathouse Clothing – at Skin Two North 2012 http://bit.ly/GHHvJ0

Arcanum Accessories – at Skin Two North 2012 http://bit.ly/GC8xRS

Photographer David Naz on Erotic Photography http://bit.ly/FRJftp

PVC zentai and colourful bondage or Russian fetish evolution http://bit.ly/FPvAYd 

Lady Lucie Latex in IDOL Magazine http://bit.ly/Ad4WsI

 

Events

A Gaultier-costumed production brings fetish to ‘Snow White’ http://bit.ly/HnkomW

Fetish Factory’s 17-Year Anniversary Fetish Weekendhttp://bit.ly/GTHcez 

CALLING ALL FETISH MODELS, DOMINATRIXES & PERFORMANCE ARTISTS http://bit.ly/HgvgkW Fetish Queen of the Universe!

Fetish Evolution 2012 – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSMhttp://bit.ly/GLi5dE 

BEAUTIFUL REBELS: A Celebration of the World of Gaultier. 4/6 @ de Young Museum http://bit.ly/GBJ4Fg 

Tampa hosts convention for sexy pin-up culture – Federal News Radio http://bit.ly/GH4qjD 

Rubber Ball Fetish Event to Hit New York City – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/ABKUU1

 

Photos and Videos

Photo: … MOSH! http://t.co/9IOu8Xuc

Photos: Students Bound – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSMhttp://bit.ly/H05wH0 

Photos: IX, Hogtie, Clothespins http://bit.ly/GYWw4Q #BDSM #erotica

New Dr Who Companion Jenna-Louise Coleman suffers a wardrobe malfunction http://bit.ly/H7HGZ8 

Foot Fetish Girl Gina show her sexy pink nails Feet on Vimeohttp://bit.ly/GTDEZB 

Photos: Two Blondes Twins In Bondage On A Bed http://bit.ly/H6LGc9

Dominatrix Brigitte More – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSM http://bit.ly/H6GAg5 

I Can be your Dominatrix by Alexandra Szebenyik (NSFW) http://bit.ly/GO3Bd9 

Model/MUA/Hair: Fagan McKagan Photographer: Nightengale… http://bit.ly/H4dBNj 

Photos: Anais Pouliot Makes Bondage Pretty | Fleshbot http://bit.ly/GBOiRn 

Video: Domme Kyaa Barefoot Instruction POV http://bit.ly/GBJv2l

Video: ‘Insatiable’ Asa Akira Goes From Dominatrix to Performer of the Year – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/yqjOPs 

Dirk Hooper is a fine-art fetish photographer, host of The Fetish Show radio program, BDSM mentor, FETISHWEEK editor and personal brand czar.

 

Glam Theme Is Inspiration for Photographer Dirk Hooper

Glam Theme Is Inspiration for Photographer Dirk Hooper

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, April 4, 2011 – Fine-art photographer Dirk Hooper found inspiration in the “glam” theme for the “Biting the Apple” exhibition. “Glam”, which is a truncated version of “glamour”, evokes the fashion of the past, but is even more associated with glam rock. The Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery hosts the 21st annual event celebrating adult art and performance on April 13th and 14th this year.

Dirk Hooper said, “I had just returned from a stay at the Albuquerque Hard Rock Hotel when I heard about the theme for this year’s show.  An idea came to mind instantly.  Apple Angel gathered several members of her TNT Burlesque troupe and the shoot came together so quick. I’m so happy with how the whole project turned out.”

Hooper’s inspired photo will be on display along with dozens of other visual and performance artists at the event this weekend.  The photo features several members of TNT Burlesque including founder Apple Angel, Lily DeathStarr, Jezabel Minx and Eva Aphrodisia. Make-up by Johnny and J. Austin Hair Design provided the unique look for the models.

“Biting the Apple 21: Glam!” will run for two nights, April 13-14th, from 7pm to Midnight.  Besides the visual art that will fill the gallery, the event will feature two stages of performance art from TNT Burlesque, Jabee Williams, Balthazar, Perpetual Motion Dance, The Ladies of the Boom, 7 Deadly Sins and 2XLP.  Oklahoma City based Steampunk and Fetish Fashion designers Punish Petal will be providing accessories for the show.  More information about the IAO can be found at http://iaogallery.org.

If you are interested in more information or an interview with Dirk Hooper, please contact dirk@dirkhooper.com.  Dirk Hooper’s art and blog is available at http://www.DirkHooper.com.

TNT Burlesque is vaudeville style revue based in Oklahoma City that focuses on solo performance and variety acts.  Established in 2010, the troupe entertains with a mix of comedy, dance and temptation.  Since inception, TNT Burlesque has sold out every show.  Performance dates, profiles and more information is at http://tntsizzle.com.

Dirk Hooper is an international fantasy fetish photographer, and writer whose work has been described as “forbidden tales to rival the likes of H.P. Lovecraft and the Marquis de Sade.”  Dirk’s publishing credits include such diverse media as comic books, music CDs, art books and slick fetish magazines like “Von Gutenberg.”

Hooper has cultivated a reputation as a fine-artist in established venues like the prestigious Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum and the Orange County Center for Contemporary Arts. As a fetish photographer, his work has been shown in exhibitions like “the Dirty Show” in Detroit and around the world in Brussels, Belgium, Utrecht, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, China and Bournemouth, England.  His photos have been displayed alongside other erotic luminaries as Herb Ritts, Eric Kroll and Clive Barker. Hooper has work in the permanent collection of The Kinsey Institute based at Indiana University and has participated in two shows curated by the Kinsey Institute.  His work is also in the permanent collection of the Leather Archives and Museum in Chicago, Illinois.

Dirk Hooper is Host and Executive Producer of “The Fetish Show” radio program, co-founder of alternative modeling site Toxic Goddess, and actively helps artists and writers with self-promotion and social networking.

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Video: Fashion Fetish – ‘Fuck Me’ with Model Karlie Kloss

Video: Fashion Fetish – ‘Fuck Me’ with Model Karlie Kloss

One of the things I talk about constantly on The Fetish Show is how the fetish culture has become so ingrained in popular culture.  In maybe no place (besides music videos) is the rise of kink imagery more prevalent than in the world of fashion.  Major mainstream fashion houses are incorporating the iconic looks and toys of BDSM into their lines.  The runway at the recent New York Fashion Week  looked more like a dungeon crawl.

Fashion is not shying away from the comparison either.  The 2012 SHOWstudio Shop exhibition “Selling Sex” launched a series of fashion films and performances by women who work in the fashion industry.  The film below is the first in the “Fetish Fashion” series and is directed by Ruth Hogben and features model Karlie Kloss.  Since Kloss stars in both roles, you can easily say that the concept is the duality of BDSM (Dominant/submissive, Mistress/slave, etc.).

I certainly enjoyed the video and I hope you do too.  Please tell me your thoughts in my comments below.

 

FETISHWEEK – PayPal’s Ban on Erotic Fiction

FETISHWEEK – PayPal’s Ban on Erotic Fiction

Dirk Hooper’s FETISHWEEK – PayPal’s Ban on Erotic Fiction

February 26 – March 3, 2012

I took a long vacation in Tucson and now I’m dealing with a computer crash, so I’m a little behind… but I’m catching up!

The Feature Story in this issue of FETISHWEEK is how PayPal tried to ban the sale of ebooks that had what they deemed to be objectionable content.  What was the content affected by the ban?

“PayPal told the booksellers they may not sell works of fiction that include sexual fantasies containing themes and implied scenarios of: pseudo-incest (including “daddy” fantasies, step-family), incest, fantasies about non-consensual sex or rape, bestiality (widened to include non-human fantasy creatures), and BDSM.

Under the new PayPal policy, Mark Corker of Smashwords told all the Smashwords authors they would also have to remove paranormal romance that included shape-shifters – if the shape-shifters were to have sex in their non-human forms.”

PayPal backed off (mostly) from their stance after a shitstorm of bad media attention and rightly so.  PayPal has a monopoly when it comes to online payment.  Furthermore, who the hell is PayPal to serve as the moral arbiter of what content their customers consume?

The next issue of FETISHWEEK focuses on the viral explosion of the ebook “50 Shades of Grey”, which the PayPal ban would have affected specifically.  Given the popularity of “50 Shades of Grey” I think it proves outright that PayPal’s definition of obscene does not match the general public.

What do you think?  Should PayPal have stuck to their ban or did they make the right decision to back off?  You can leave me a comment below or email me at: dirk@dirkhooper.com

 

Feature Story

Alert! PayPal Strong-Arms Ebook Publishers Over Erotic Content http://bit.ly/zeHibJ

PayPal backs down on erotic e-book ban – Technolog on msnbc.com http://on.msnbc.com/GG3iMi

 

News

PayPal cracks down on publishers of erotic literature, including furotica | flayrah http://bit.ly/AAVR2z

Wicked Grounds Coffee House Reopens: S.F. Regains a BDSM Community Hub http://bit.ly/zDFxGq

Kickstarter Expected to Provide More Funding Than National Endowment for the Arts in 2012 http://aol.it/y4n1jb

Dr. Ruth Is A Trained Israeli Sniper Who Doesn’t Like To Treat People Who Are Into Bondage http://bit.ly/x2ig0L

Tokyo foot-fetish massage parlor busted for below-the-belt services http://bit.ly/wyBD6D

Sexy BDSM Trilogy Heating Up Wives! | Gather http://bit.ly/AwJDYC

Salon Reporter May Testify at Isaacs Obscenity Trial – XBIZ Newswire http://bit.ly/x8EFcI

 

Mistress Josephine from the http://www.londonmistressschool.com/

Articles

Do Kinky People Need Kink Aware Therapists? http://bit.ly/ypSt3f

Shame, fame, and the body politic – Opinion – The Boston Globe http://b.globe.com/zlkmFh Wow, this article is good…

Erotic Spanking: Dos & Don’ts | Women24 http://bit.ly/wlk15a

How to Prioritize Your Online Marketing — Art Biz Blog http://bit.ly/xbZfxm

A Kinky Family Reunion – The Huffington Post http://huff.to/z5EQ9i

The Dominant/ submissive discussion – what do you want? http://bit.ly/zrcSRq

The High Maintenance submissive http://bit.ly/yyNmTg

Mistress Lilyana: Subtradiction – by the writer http://bit.ly/ygqzcm

What is your BDSM status? http://bit.ly/zrhJ7E

Queer sex, kink & love – Perverse Pleasures http://bit.ly/ApBWZE

Cleaning for a BDSM Sex Party http://bit.ly/zZcdye

London Mistress School – Learn to be a Dominatrix http://bit.ly/wGkLfY

Ashley Hames: Let’s Talk About Sex: Pegging http://huff.to/wzeQ32

The Harvard Crimson on BDSM: The Kinkiest Student-Newspaper Article Ever? http://bit.ly/xhyE4C

Weekend Workout: The Dominatrix http://bit.ly/yynAal

How 5 Artists Use Pinterest http://bit.ly/wlc0gV

 

Kinky Blogs

Why I don’t make a good Sandwich… http://bit.ly/w4hVDv

fucked his ass and fell asleep http://bit.ly/yMz2Ek

First time female domination – off balance http://bit.ly/AapIro

Restraint… without restraints (E) http://bit.ly/zL6y7n

Do you have an inclination for BDSM? | http://Quizfarm.com Page 1 http://bit.ly/y9Qlks

 

Kelly Osbourne looks stunning in latex from this article http://bit.ly/zXcHBU

Entertainment

AVN – ‘Rubber Bordello’ Takes New Approach to Fetish Films http://bit.ly/yc5Yjy

Naked Girls Reading and Horse Trade Theater Company Present STEAMPUNK, http://bit.ly/AeTN8q

Dita Von Teese on Katy Perry’s Look – http://NYPOST.com http://bit.ly/A1wqYw

Video Review: Kink Crusaders – Mr. International Leather http://bit.ly/zaEpjD

 

Art and Fashion

Dita Von Teese has designed a range of underwear, world rejoices at the pictures http://bit.ly/yw7gnM

Helena Christensen Showcases Her Own Designs For Triumph Essence Lingerie http://bit.ly/wWEsZh

Jack Kirby’s Erotic Flirtations: The Sensual Side of the King of Comics http://aol.it/wg2EKS

 

Events

Eroticon – the UK convention for erotic writers and sex bloggers http://bit.ly/Amgvym

KINK 1001: Minneapolis, MN http://bit.ly/y7oiov

Seattle Erotic Art Festival – June 16-24, 2012- Art Activist Society Black Tie Affair, April 14 http://bit.ly/Aka6VR

 

Photos and Videos

Madame Michaela – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSM http://bit.ly/Achbhy

Kelly Osbourne Latex Lovecat — LatexGirlsHD http://bit.ly/zXcHBU

Devon Aki in Latex — LatexGirlsHD http://bit.ly/yQT2xz

Masuimi Max fetish model – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSM http://bit.ly/yqeQrP

FHG UPDATE – ACTIONGIRLS Models Photos – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSM http://bit.ly/wNOAfU

Stunning Mad Moxxi Cosplay http://bit.ly/zTGSXm

Batgirl In Latex [Cosplay] « Fashionably Geek http://bit.ly/Ar9QWJ

London Mistress – BIZARRE-BUZZ : KINKY – FETISH & BDSM http://bit.ly/wqo012

Dirk Hooper is a fine-art fetish photographer, host of The Fetish Show radio program, BDSM mentor, FETISHWEEK editor and personal brand czar.