“for my part, whether I am viewing an idyllic landscape or a motorway collision, I tend to overlook the actual charcteristics of the scene and look instead for form and texture which are the essence of a dramatic new image.  The camera may thus become a filter between it’s operator and reality.“

Bob Carlos Clarke – circa 1976

Next I set off a smoke machine to give some blur and atmosphere to the set.
Her face and body were lit with a fill flash through a large Bowens box diffuser.

I really liked the result but thought it would look even better with a little photoshop magic to create an HDR effect using a Topaz Labs plugin, then removing some of the grain with Neat Image.

Hope you enjoy the Behind The Scenes shot too!

“I had a lovely shoot with Mark today He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed.
He is an amazing and creative photographer. He had laods of ideas and gave direction very well very good for models starting out and expierinced models Mark comes very highly recomended by me I am very pleased with how my photos turned out and Mark made the shoot so much fun it was a pleasure to work with him and I would love to work with him again “

Summer x

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All I can say is that I feel honored and privileged to have worked with her about 6 times in a period of around 6 months during 2007 / 2008… Love you Faye! xx

“I was inexperienced and just starting out when I first shot with Mark. I was so nervous, but right from the start he was brilliant at relaxing me and giving me guidance, which is what you need at first. We got so many good shots that day and working with Mark became a regular occurance for me. He used to say I was his little muse! Mark is a very talented photographer and definitely has his own style and range. We did loads of themes, from really gothicy, blood weeping warrior princesses through to soft artistic nudes. I love all my piccies from working with him but I must admit to having a few all time faves, these include – ‘Au Naturel’, ‘bloody weep’, ’shibari by candlelight’, ‘medusa’, ‘rage against society,’(or warrior princess), ’snake charmer’ (belly dance pic), ‘pink ribbons’ and ‘bloody weep’ which won an ultra vixens issue back in april 2008. So…just a few…
Mark gave me the confidence and experience to continue modelling and go much further with it.”

My site is – www.faeraven.com
myspace – www.myspace.com/awaywiththefaeries363
deviantart – http://modelfaye.deviantart.com/

Preferably in either High Wycombe or Birmingham area. I want to do a joint shoot with a friend of mine who is also a pro photographer but wants to get more into the Alt market….

Must be prepared to work minimum topless … must be tattooed & pierced….Interested?
just drop me an email or fill in my contact me form:

“I love working with mark.When I first did a shoot with him I was so happy with the results, I was very scared as it was something that I had never done before but when I saw the results I couldnt beleive how amazing the pictures were and since then I love working with him. I love all the results I get and no-one can make me feel as sexy as this man does. I will be using mark for as long as I can because I love everything he does and we have so much fun on the shoots together xx”

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“Working with Mark today was an absolute pleasure. He directed me just enough, got some amazing pictures and i thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with him. I would highly recommend working with him to any models out there, and hope to repeat the experience myself again soon.“

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Actually she’s a really nice girl and I have loved working with her on two occasions in the past…

“I’ve worked with Mark at Photoswithattitude a couple of times. He’s a
great photographer with lots of energy and ideas. I really enjoyed his
input into the shots and they looked fantasic after. He’s real easy to
work with and makes you feel totally comfortable, which i hope he can say
the same….. as if i remember right, Mark had not really shot much
‘adult’ stuff when he first met me a few years ago and i promised not to
scare him lol!!!!
Marks images always stand out as his and im really glad that ive had the
chance to work with him and got some of his shots as my favourite in my
portfolio. Heres to the future Mark…..:0)”

http://www.tallulahtease.co.uk
http://tallulah.altpornnow.com/
http://www.purestorm.com/profile.aspx?id=Tallulah

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“When I first got interested in alternative modelling I remember looking at Marks’ work and hoping that one day I could work with him! To my surprised I was asked to take part in a group shoot where Mark was one of the photographers a few months later…. I remember being so excited yet nervous about meeting him as I only had 1 shoot under my belt and was really scared not to be good enough!
Mark was so friendly and patient giving me directions without being patronising that I soon felt a lot less stressed! It was a large group shoot so I didn’t get to work with Mark much on a 1 to 1 base on this particular day!
A few weeks later Betty Rose another alternative model asked me if I wanted to take part in a shoot with Mark at his house and without any hesitation I said yes! I was so pleased that I was going to have the occasion to do a proper shoot with Mark, but still a bit nervous as this time it was going to be just Betty, me and Mark! To my surprise  it didn’t take me long to feel at ease….
I was amazed at all the ideas that Mark kept coming up with and very pleased with the end result!
I have since worked with Mark numerous times and I am amazed at his ability to come up with something new and yet so good every single time!
Mark is very friendly and relaxed yet profesionnal, he will never asked you to do anything you don’t want to and he always makes sure that you are 100% happy and confortable no matter what the shoot involves! (in my case…. ropes, pig rib cage, bandages, fake blood, cuttelry, unusual daring angles….)
I love the fact that as an artist he has developed his own unique style yet his work his constantly evolving and never gets repetitive… I’m looking forward to working with Mark again soon!”

http://punkypinkypie.deviantart.com/

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With 2 days to go before Devolution Magazine and Photoswithattitude unleash their new venture that is ‘THE ALT COLLECTIVE’ things are really starting to shape up! Bringing Reading a taste of alternative fashion, photography, make up, tattooing and burlesque this is sure to be one of the most exciting events on your calendar this year!

Confirmed so far:

PHOTOGRAPHER STATIONS
1. MARK PHOTOSWITHATTITUDE [link]
2. SCOTT CHALMERS [link]
3. DAVID TOVEY [link]

THE ALT COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCER – ARMED WITH A MIC!
1. ROZE THORN will be giving you the heads up on each show and news throughout the day

STALLS AT THE EVENT
1. BODY MAGIC TATTOO n/a
2. LENA QUIST [link]
3. FREAKATCHOO [link]
4. AMBERS SECRETS [link]
5. DEVOLUTION MAGAZINE [link]
6. SUICIDE DREAMS [link]

FASHION SHOWS FROM:
1. FREAKATCHOO CLOTHING [link]
2. SLEAZE O RAMA [link]
3. LENA QUIST [link]
4. AMBERS SECRETS / DEVOLUTION [link] & [link]

BURLESQUE PERFORMERS:
1. VIOLETEYES [link]
2. ‘MISS DAISY DELUXE AND THE DAAHLINGS’ [link]

MAKE UP ARTISTS BOOKED FOR THE DAY:
1. JOSHI DESCARTES From Jemma Kidd Make Up
2. ELAINE BARROW From Jemma Kidd Make Up
3. ANNETTE SHEARD [link]
4. NIKKY SPILT [link]
5. STACEY – JANE [link]
6. JESSICA BIGGS n/a

RAFFLE PRIZES FROM:
VEIL OF VISIONS, MISS SWEETS BOUTIQUE, DEVOLUTION MAGAZINE, FREAKATCHOO CLOTHING, PHOTOSWITHATTITUDE, AMBERS SECRETS, SUICIDE DREAMS, JEMMA KIDD MAKE UP, CLUTTERFLY JEWELLERY AND MORE!

EXTRA INFO:
• S.O.P.H.I.E WRISTBANDS WILL BE SOLD FOR £1 EACH ON THE DAY
• KRIS BODY MAGIC WILL BE ON HAND TO TATTOO ANYONE THAT FANCIES IT ON THE DAY
• HOT FOOD AND DRINK / BAR DRINKS WILL BE SERVED ALL DAY
• WRISTBAND HOLDERS CAN ATTEND THE AFTERSHOW PARTY DOWNSTAIRS @ THE FACE BAR FROM 11PM – WITH THE AWESOME DJ NICK AUSTIN
• 100 INFO / GOODY BAGS TO BE HANDED OUT TO FIRST CUSTOMERS COMING THROUGH THE DOOR
• 200 METALLIC ALT COLLECTIVE BADGES – 2 X DESIGNS BEING SOLD FOR 50P EACH ON THE DAY

ALL OF THIS FOR JUST £4.00 – TICKETS CAN BE BROUGHT FROM BODY MAGIC, READING OR FROM THE DEVOLUTION WEBSHOP [link]
(UP UNTIL WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE)

For all general enquiries in regards to this event please email me at: nickie@devolutionmagazine.co.uk

USEFUL LINKS [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link]

(BOTH HOTELS ARE 5 MINS WALK FROM THE FACE BAR VENUE – SEARCH FOR ‘READING CENTRAL TRAVELODGE’

HE ALT COLLECTIVE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE CAN BE FOUND HERE:
[link]

THE ALT COLLECTIVE AFTERSHOW EVENT PAGE CAN BE FOUND HERE: [link]