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Interview with Bondage Photographer/Rigger J.B. Roper
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Hello Everyone, I completed an informative and thought-provoking interview with JB Roper of www.jbroper.com . I think some of the readers will remember viewing Roper’s work at www.archwaytomonica.com before he created his own fine fetish website. Enjoy! |
-- Eric, Find and Bind All the Pretty Girls How did you become involved with photography and how did it lead you to fetish photography? Actually, I became involved in the fetish long before getting into the photography. I have been interested in bondage since early childhood. So as an adult, I began to seek out ladies who wanted to experience bondage. I found that I wanted to find a way to save and savor these sweet experiences so I began photographing my bondage sessions. I am not great photographer, so I make sure to use quality equipment to make up for my general lack of professional photographic skills. Why did you choose to operate your own fetish website than working for websites or companies? I had wanted to do a website for quite a while, and most of my friends knew that it was something I wanted to do. But being a true procrastinator I could not quite get myself started. I had the good fortune of hooking up with Monica and Hog of Archway-to-Monica. I began assisting them with photo shoots. I learned a lot from them about the internet bondage business. Eventually circumstances lead to me getting my own site started. I like being independent and being able to present my own versions of how I see bondage, or even how I would like it to be.
What type of model do you prefer to work with -- 'the girl next door', gothic, industrial, or other? In your personal option, what qualities make for a professional model -- excellent reputation, modeling experience, a willingness to work, or other? There are many models who come to a shoot without experience or reputation, yet they can be as hard working and professional as the supermodels. Sometimes even more so. They understand the appeal and the beauty of the bondage and they are willing to work hard to the get the right shots. They communicate well and let you know when the ropes are starting to feel tight (or even if they are too loose). They have lots of energy, change costumes quickly, take direction well, and naturally know how to pose. They take pride in putting their best foot forward. On the other side, what traits do you think make for an unprofessional model, for example tardiness, lack of motivation or interest, only seeks to be paid...?
I would not say that "only seeks to be paid" necessarily makes for an
unprofessional model, since many models do consider this as just work.
But it usually shows in the pictures. I do not mind a little tardiness.
An hour or so is usually no big deal, but anything more than that is
just plain unprofessional and they need to know that our time if
valuable too. I have only had that problem twice in all my shooting. I
have been lucky. Lack of motivation or interest is an occasional
problem. It is hard to turn out good photos when the model is just
plain unmotivated. Mr. Ropers' site is at JBRoper.com. |