The Attic

The attic is where you find all those little treasures you never knew existed and that all can come in very handy at a shoot. Whether clothes, fabrics, props or other stuff, there is something for every taste and occasion. So have a scroll, dig around in the treasure chest and if you find anything you like, hit me back and we'll set up something.

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Many moons ago I was watching "The Pillow Book" and was fascinated by the calligraphy on the human skin. Forward to...the future and I would like to replicate that scene in a photo shoot, so anyone interested in the idea, please hit me back.

These colours are all washable and comes off easily in the shower (one shot: The diluted colour running into the drain of the tub). Trust me, I have tested the markers and colours are washable alright.

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Balloons! 

Anything more versatile, colourful and festive than a bunch of balloons to colour up your life, or just one or two of them strategically placed to cover up what is not really supposed to be seen? I don't think so.

So colour up your life and attract some attention while you release your wildest inner creative beast in you and brighten up everybody's day, if not entire life, including your own.

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Ok, let's not be hypocritical; this one is just a very beautiful and a very sexy little piece, and given the fact that most women like to be beautiful and sexy, maybe this is the one for you?

It's certainly the one for me, and most other guys. My absolute favourite colour (one of them) and I just think you could be absolutely spectacular in this one.

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I just love this one for its' vibrant colour, shine and it's "checker board" look.

On top of that, that it is tied in the back makes it versatile for size and I'd love to get those 'laces' in the fame too, meaning a shot or two from the back with you looking over your shoulder, into the camera.

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Hotpants! Hotpants will make even an average one look like a sultry, irresistable piece of...well, you know.

The yellow one on top is a little skinnier, cut a little higher, shows a little bit more and the blue, ripped one is a little more "traditional" hotpants and covers just a little bit more.

Yellow is "No Boundaries" sz 9 and the ripped one is Uniqlo sz...well, I don't see a number but it says "61cm" (hip?).

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Ok, if you want to "burn him alive, tonight", this one is for you. This "fish net" top will blow his brains out and and it's a primary study in cause and effect. 

Wear it with or without bra or just throw it over your bikini on the beach. However you chose to wear it, it's bound to get noticed and black is one of the most versatile colours you will ever find. Leave the rest up to your photographer.

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This one is pretty much the same as the one above, but with short sleeves and I suppose more of a crop top since it doesn't cover all the way down to the belly button like the one above.

Somewhere between under your chest and your belly button, I suppose, but isn't that why we like it?

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I was hooked the moment I saw this pale yellow thing. Because, let's be honest, why does everything have to be black or white?

It's a full length "tight sleeveless T-shirt" (think of it that way) that will cover you down to your hips. Just enough lycra to make it stretchy and to give you that perfect, tight fit.

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Ya, we all know that. Not only do they rock - they kick ass!

So put on those skin tights, wear some heels and then this one, with or without a bra underneath. 

Or wear it on the beach over your bikini top.

Or anywhere else, in whatever fashion, style and way you like. 

Get creative, send a message and be proud!

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So, this one you see here, is pretty much the same one as the pale yellow sleeveless above, just...a different colour, in case you didn't notice.

And this one on your right, is a full lenght dress style. So...long enough that you use it as a dress and not a shirt.

I think we all like white? There's just something beautiful, stylish and slightly teasing about it. Pesonally, I see this one on your right as the "casual, home and relaxed" version of your traditional black and white office outfit with tight black skirt ane white dress shirt. That's how stylish it is, yet very casual at the same time.

"Forever 21" sz M.

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The Iconic "Canada toque".
Nice and warm with a fleece interior for those days where you noggan needs to be comfortable.

Outdoor shoot, indoor shoot? Versatility and creativity are key words here, but look no further than to the previous picture to find a purpose. But especially in these days, where you just want to make it perfectly clear that you are not American - that you are anything but American, stand up tall and proud for Canada. Because "we don't live because of America. We thrive because we are Canadian" (quote).

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"987 Oxbridge Town" is what is says in them. I see no size in them but they look very much a sz "S" to me and I wonder how anyone can get their ass into those? But if you can, you will be one extremely hot Mama...and your chances are great, 'cause it's 92% polyester & 8% spandex, so they are extremely stretchy. Fabric blend obviously means they are not jeans though they very much look like jeans.

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Ok, those of us who are old enough to have watched "Grease" - the movie - almost had a heart attack when Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) showed up in these, super skin-tight pants. If there ever was anything hot in this World, it was Olivia in those pants, heals and a top that burned your eyes out. Now it's your chance, if you like?

They both say size "M", but let's take that one with a grain of salt.

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Ok, think of this one as a kind of a "baggy net T-shirt"

It's definitely not a tight one, so you may like to wear something underneath. Or maybe that's exactly why you don't want to wear anything underneath? I guess it all comes down your persnality and your "message" to the viewer.

Whatever it is, I just love the earth colours and if you're doing it right, there is all kinds of potential in this one.

Long enough to be a short dress. Need a belt?

It says size "small" in it, but I've learned to take sizes with a grain of salt. Whatever the size, you will look gorgeous in it.

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I just love this black piece because it has "class" written all over it (my personal opinion) and other than being my favourite and extremely utilitarian colour, it allows you to put just a little bit on display while still maintaining your integrity, style and a more "traditional" appearance. 

I would say it's perfect for those who are a little more conservative but want to flirt a little bit with "the other side".

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Ok, call me old fashioned...or just call me old. That would be close to the truth (the second part - not the first)...but I just love lace. It's sexy, it's beautiful, it shows class, elegance and style and to me, it embodies everything that is "feminine" or "female" (pick your word) and that is something you should be very, very proud of. Did I mention this one is one of my absolute favourite colours?

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I don't know what it is, but I just love cover-alls. The most versatile piece of clothing ever. 

Whether you do "the clown", the country hick, the painter, the kid, the topless goddess, the plumber or about a hundred other ideas, there is sooo much posibility in a pair of coveralls.

Think something up...and let's go for it.

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Scarves! Small ones, big ones. Neck warmers. Actually, see those two neck-warmers in top? One for your top, one for your bottom, when you are standing there otherwise nude by the window. That would be very, very sexy and people still woldn't be able to "see anything". But get creative, no matter what you do and how you do it.

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Anything CANADIANA:

Flags, socks, tank-tops, scarves...you name it. So let's show offf a little pride and do something funny? Something sexy? Something very chill, relaxed & easy going? That would be a very Canadian thing to do and since we all know which country is the best in the world, let's put it on display.

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Not a hockey fan? Good! I'm with you on that one...so let's do a pitch for Canada's true national sport (by participation numbers)?

I got a few shirts, as you can see here and above. I'm more about supporting the grass-roots teams than the billion $$$ teams. Ok, I guess you can't really call the CMNT (Canadian Mens' National Team) a grass-roots team, but you catch my drift.

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I have to apologize that I don't really have a lot (read; any) shirts from the various women's teams...yet. But somehow they are harder to, well..."get your hands on" (no pun intended) and I have looked into this, but if I have to purchase, say a Vancouver Rise shirt from new, they are considerably more pricey than the mens shirts, for some reason.

Hopefully some day, I'll get lucky...again.

ITEM 29

Yes, I know they are not clothes...but they kinda fit in right here, hand in hand with the coat above, don't they?

Umbrellas in (almost) any colour of the rainbow. For the beach, the rainy day, the snowy day, protecting against sun, rain, snow, sleet, mud, sand, you name it. Or simply just to be seen and bring a little colour and happiness into your life?

ITEM 28

Ok, next item on the attic are over-sized (at least for "M" or "S" girls) dress shirts. 

There's just something about a girls in a dress shirt, whether open or not. Not sure if it's the male versus female complex, but whatever it is...it works!

OK, LET'S DO THE FABRICS, NOW. HERE'S A GUY WHO LIKES FABRICS:

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Burlap! I love burlap. Utterly and unconditionally.

Ever since I did "Little Ms Burlap" I have been a huge fan of burlap and it has remained a favourite of mine ever since, simply because of its' versatility. It just has a bad rap because people can't imagine it for anything but potato bags, which may have been true in the 1950's, but trust me, anyone can look beautiful and sexy in burlap. If you doubt me, check "Little Ms Burlap" on your right.

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It's very blue...and it 's very sexy. And what you see here, on this and all following fabrics pictures, is single layer, so if you think it's a little too revealing, you just fold it and do a double layer and all of a sudden you are well hidden.

But an attention grabber it is for sure.

ITEM 25

Ok, this one is as white as the one above is blue. Almost as white as one of those "extra whitening" toothpaste commercials that insults your intelligence.

But fact remains, that the tiny perforations make for a great tease factor and a "washed out white" shoot looks really good, whether purposely over-exposed or done in "dark key" mode.

ITEM 24

Baby blue. It's blue, Baby. Blue! One of Brian's favourite colours, the baby blue. Or sky blue. Call it whateveryou like.

Same as the white one above: It's the perforations that make all the difference. They reveal and conceal, all at the same time.

ITEM 23

Ok, back to purple, as some people would call it. Personally, I'm more tempted to call it Burgundy, but I'll leave it up to you what you want to call it, with and eye on previous statement that the colour you see here is very close to the real thing.

ITEM 22

I'm just a big fan of the "lace" look and whether you do single or double layer is up to you.

The curious part of me would just like to know how they actually make a fabric like this.

As stated above, bright yellow is not really my colour but hey, I'm not the one modelling it, so whatever you like, we do. 

ALL THE OTHER STUFF:

ITEM 21

Can you fake it? My ex said she did that every single time. You can be as tone deaf and out of tune as you like, but if you have two arms and are good at body language and facial expressions, I'll make you a "fashionista violinista". Maybe in the black dress above? Whatever the outfit, we'll figure something out. Let's have some fun and as mentioned before, you don't have to be able to actually play it. Fake it!

ITEM 20

Plastics! Phenomenally versatile.

Shower curtains - both semi-clear and smokey dark - for, well...all the stuff you do in the shower.

Giant semi-transparent bags (about 1 metre X 2 metres) for the "plastic fantastic" concept.

There's virtually no limit to how you can utilize plastic bags. The only limit there is...your imagination.

ITEM 19

This is my "Leonar Cohen hat".

I could talk about days about my love for Leonard Cohen, but let's just say that the hat is extremely versatile and you see it in multiple shot on my pages.

The ribbons to drive home the point that the band on the hat can be replaced with anything you like, giving the hat new life for every shoot and purpose.

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["Ku-ris-su-mas-su"], as the Japanese are calling it. Opportunity to show your creativity. But "outside the box" (no pun intended) is my way of doing it.

From sexy Santa - whether male or female - to "the flip-side" of Christmas, let's burn all traditions, torch tradition and light a fire under creativity.

ITEM 17

Ladies, summer hats, a walk on the beach, nice light dress flowing in the breeze. All the best of the season.

Or at a cafe? Book store? Library? In the crowd, watching a game? At a festival or a neighbourhood  party?

No limit to where a nice summer hat comes in hand and how much it can do for your appearance. Same hat,  new ribbon = new hat.

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Beautiful white feathers on a niee dark body. I love that contrast, the sensuality, the fragility and you can it it on your right.

But don't worry. I also got the dearker feathers for your pale white skin. And if you are "somewhere in between", we just do both. No problem.

It's amazing what you can accomplish with an open mind, some creativity and a little bit of patience.

ITEM 15

Look to yoru right (Irma Ladouche). Do you really think that's her natural hair? Of course not. She was just like you: "I want to try this, but I'm a little shy, so I don't want to be recognized". Boom! On with the wig and nobody will recognize the real you.

There are even ways of taking it one step further, known as "no facial recognition factor" where you use angles and props etc, to completely hide your identity. So, plenty of ways to make you "annonymous" and unrecognizable. So if you are thinking of that artistic nude or sexy shoot, there is nothing to worry about.

ITEM 14

How about a little pain and suffering? How about some blood?

From "the hangman" over "female jesus" to Jack the (st)ripper, there are plenty of ways to twist and turn traditions and get outside the box. In short, pry open people's minds with a crowbar.

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I've seen the light. More literally than metaphorically. Not only seen it, I have it. The pro studio light and multiple versions of these powerful puckers and I am hooked on doing a "backlit" shoot. Interested? 

Backlit is a phenomenal concept where you will come out as a dark silhouette because of the strong light shooting straight into the lens. Ask me for more details of interested.

WHAT? GLASSES? OK, I'LL GIVE YOU GLASSES:

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