Welcome Christophe Vermare

" I found an "easy" path to collect feeling and feed my fusion core : I take pictures." Christophe Vermare

Christophe Vermare at Model Mayhem, absolutearts, deviantART.

"Reflections in Green water"
Art Model Kyla Cole

"Nude 05"

Christophe Vermare is a french photographer living in Japan.

Working mostly in B&W, Christophe Vermare shoots like a sculptor, plays with the light like a painter and always looks for the feelings more than the reality.

I know his fantastic work since a long time, of course, and I love his artistic compositions in great settings, his so particular creativity, his expressive models, never far from water, his preferred element. There is an amazing sensuality in all his appealing nude pictures, a special touch we can't miss.

"Nude 23"

Growing up in Montalivet, France, along the Atlantic coast, Christophe Vermare was raised in a nudist family.

He says growing up like that helped him to discover the little magical moments in life. It wasn't the perfectly formed Swedish girls who were sunbathing by him that struck him so. It was those infinitely brief moments, flashes of brilliance that truly moved him. Glimpses of a woman's curves, her breast breaking through her hair with everything framed by the sea and sun. It was an epiphany for him.











Christophe Vermare now holds a doctorate in Plasma Physics and his life has changed from those idyllic days of his boyhood. But the sea still draws him, and windsurfing and sailing are passions.

Another is photography - an interest he picked up when he started taking pictures of a girl named Anne, who eventually became his wife.

Shooting such photos, he says, is not about intimacy, rather it is about making a brief vision last for eternity.

"Alolicris 1"










"Alolicris 2"

Extract from his journal :

It seems to be time for me to write down some lines about the way I live Photography. English is not my native language - hope you will catch some - if not you can always ask me to practice some more...

"Kyla portrait 09"
Art Model Kyla Cole

First, it's clear to me that every art must start on a set of emotions, before anything.

When emotions are here, your mind acts as a fusion power plant for a while - souvenirs are mixed with the projections of reality you just collected, education driven reactions try to control some but all this magic will leave you different for sure, you are bleeding, you don't have to bite your tongue - but you did.

Want some more ? Sure we do. We enjoy this new state for a period of time, new questions, more focused interests on particular things, need to exchange with others... but like coming back from the sea, as soon you reach the harbor even before tying the ropes - you know. You know that you will need more. You want to live.









"elle eau"























I found an "easy" path to collect feeling and feed my fusion core. I take pictures. Damn ! What a scoop. Every one does, every one projects reality on 2D paper, every one uses those to remember, to feel again... so do I.

But two things : before and after the CLICK. "Before" can be the perfect time to look around, take time and search. Think about what you like and be trapped on this no end path - knowing yourself.

I collected projections but now, "after", the much more complicated process can continue. What do I like, I prefer ? Why this particular light on this particular person obliges me to look somewhere else ? Why this old tree under this sky asks me to cry ?









Photography allows an evolution process, gives you a base to play with.

You can change this color or this form on this ridiculous screen or piece of paper and it will act through your mind as a possible reality. Judas, you just give your fuel - a synthetic one, but it's burning !

Just like a sculptor who starts with forms he found in nature and just change them... He doesn't know how to start from ground... yet...

"Nude 02"





Maybe I will be a drawer or a painter in the next life - if I learn to.

His new book

so Kyla
Carnet n°1
Just published !
Standard Portrait
8x10 inches (20x25 cm)
38 pages


His first "carnet" dedicated to two exchanges he had with Kyla Cole.

To purchase : here.

Christophe Vermare ©

Vernon Trent

Vernon Trent at his official site, his blog, deviantART.

"Dive"
Art Model Madame Bink

" amateurs worry about equipment,
professionals worry about money,
masters worry about light,
I just take pictures..." Vernon Trent

"The comfort of strangers I"
Art Model Kat Love

All has probably been said about the tremendous talent of Vernon Trent, his successfull way to play with the shadows and light, his predilection for darker tones, the way he looks at the world, his inspiration, innovation, creativity, inventiveness... and his fame, to make short.

But I've not read anything about his "feminine" approach, I mean delicate, when he's shooting.

Vernon Trent's sensitivity explodes in each of his photographs, giving them an uncommon strength combined with a poetic atmospher nobody can miss. And if you read him, carefully, you'll see what I'm talking about. Because, big cherries on the cake, Vernon Trent is also a poet who gives a sense to each piece of his artworks, titles included.

What could I add ?... It would be so much easy in french. I could write about him until the end of the day... ?... Yes ! Just a big thank for joining our community. Welcome on board dear Vernon !

Vernon Trent's by Mark Kitaoka, photographer :

Upon the art of Vernon Trent, one cannot help but wonder : “ Where does such a rich imagination combined with ability to capture the beauty of the human form originate ?”

"... anyway"
Art Model Lie

" Vernon Trent was born in Romania in 1967 and he currently resides near Dusseldorf, Germany.

His exhibitions include European as well as United States venues such as, Munich, Frankfurt, Bocholt, Ratingen, Duluth, San Mateo and Chicago.
His print recognition include Photomagazines and various photographic reviews.


Upon the art of Vernon Trent, one cannot help but wonder : “Where does such a rich imagination combined with ability to capture the beauty of the human form originate ?”

That question becomes even more beguiling after meeting the man behind the art. An imposing figure of a man, Vernon’s outward appearance betrays the sensitivity and perceptive nature of the man so apparent in his art.









"One VIII"
Art Model Lie







His journey to the art you see before today began as a child. When most children his age were playing games and attending parties, Vernon was honored with his very first photographic exhibition.

At the “seasoned” age of 10, his talents were already recognized by the local photographic community.

"KL II"
Art Model Kat Love

"JTNP"
Art Model Vassanta

Continuing to gather inspiration from the relationship between light and depth of field, he focused his evolving talents on the eternal expanse of nature and the man made wonders of architecture.

His insatiable hunger for new challenges moved him toward all photographic subject matter.

The next challenge to fold into his repertoire was product photography where as before he excelled. But even keen talent cannot propel a man to the level Vernon has achieved without the textures of life experience and raw tenacity.

"AC"
Art Models Amber and Candace Nirvana

"Candace"
Art Model Candace Nirvana

When most artists would be satisfied with the comfort and security of repeated success, Vernon challenged himself yet again, moving to the difficult and overcrowded world of nude photography.

“Combining the sheer beauty of the female form with emotional elements sometimes incongruous with the sensuality of nude photographic art elevates Mr. Trent’s style above the rank and file.”

is a quote that best describes Vernon’s unique style in an artistic field littered with “me too” imagery.

"Dominique II"








"Dominique"

"With different eyes"
Art Model MaliZ

As you become immersed in Vernon’s chosen art form, you will often find yourself mesmerized by the textures, subject and lighting.

Yet the most striking aspect of his art is the sensitivity and emotion that holds a viewer immersed and will occupy your mind long after your eyes leave his work."

"The Bluest blues III"
Art Model Madame Bink


" The inspiration for “The bluest blues” series was born on an evening when I was listening to Alvin Lee’s song, The Bluest Blues. I love this song and the lyrics inspired me to the shots I have taken, to express my feelings and give the song a kind of visual lyrics. As for the presentation, I used the “VT-Style” to implement and accentuate the mood, the blue hues for the masculine, the gold/copper tones for the preciousness, yet the treasure a man has when he loves a woman, the structure for the highs and lows in one’s life. The nostalgic feeling is another element I have added, to accentuate that love is something which lasts forever, no matter what we love. And for all that I have added flora as an element of life, the growing and developing life, with its delicateness and beauty when it starts and the maturity we achieve in our life. It has to do with the stages in our life, with birth, growing up, love, sex and passing away… What else can describe the stages better as a floral element ?"










"The Bluest blues II"
Art Model Candace Nirvana

"SA"
Art Model Stephanie-Anne

Vernon Trent ©

David L. Le Beck and St Merrique, Oriental Princess series

A new series by the prolific David LeBeck with a St Merrique

" I've been so fortunate to shoot two days in a row on December 29th and 30th with two amazing and wonderful models, Maria J and St Merrique !
Both are creative in their own right and contribute fully when we work with their own vision.
Both are Beautiful and intelligent with wonderful sweet personalities !
Both are excellent with their poses, their awareness of the light and their ability to use their emotions in their work.
Both are completely comfortable in the nude.
I hope both will be an inspiration for me for years to come."

"St Merrique 3, 156"

"St Merrique 2, 134"

"St Merrique 3 - Lux Oriental 091"

David LeBeck ©

Welcome Jan Murphy

Jan Murphy at Twisted Photography and Twisted Arts, Model Mayhem, deviantART

"Shadow attitude"
Art Model Sam

Art Model Shaz Zenith

Self-called abstract and portrait photographer, Jan Murphy is an accomplished artist.

Working by turns soft or powerful themes, mainly in a strongly contrasted ambiance, her talent covers a wide range of genres, where she expresses herself with a great inventiveness.

The first thing which appealed me was her inexhaustible inspiration.
The second her compositions, so personal, without sophistication, showing her desire to capture the essence of her models.
And the third her deep wish to help me to write her first feature. I've discovered in our correspondence a passionate and committed woman, and you know how much I love that... Don't you ?

So, here she is, in the right place, at the right moment, to open the new year by a magnificent drum roll !

Welcome Jan ! And thanks for your support.

"Behind Bars"

Her favorite quote : "Like the pen, it is as good as the man who uses it. It can be the extension of mind and heart." John Steinbeck on Robert Capa

" Born in the county of Essex in 1964, living in London (UK), I am a passionate professional photographer since 2003 and a photographic artist.

I do love working on new creative concepts as I am very serious about my work. I enjoy my time when shooting but I definitely do not appreciate those that do not take this work seriously. It is my job and I wish others to respect this.

"Flattering Lines"
Art Model Sam

From as young as I can remember I wanted to share the world the way I see it. I found photography to be a fantastic outlet for this, greatly inspired by many others, some being : Henri Cartier Bresson, Man Ray, Lee Miller, Ansel Adams, the list really does go on as so many styles out there to appreciate.

And here I am, many years wiser, with evolving styles and a book out next year, still enjoying the road.

Travelling always inspires as you meet so many wise and wonderful others along the way, so many lost opportunites where not carrying a camera but always mentally remembering what was seen and capturing mental images instead.

Model Soneya




In 2006, I joined forces with my partner Mark Varley and together we created Twisted Photography. It seems to be the beginning of many new ventures, here's to embracing them all.

At present, I am working on a Portrait Photographic Book, primarily about people from all walks of life and how they ultimately wish to be portrayed. They get to show their essence, to get across to the camera, the true them !

Photoshoot's will be taking place throughout 2008. The book will be available, along with print sales either late 2008/early 2009 (if all goes to plan).

I will be working too on a "movement" project soon too with dancer's, acrobats, Capoeira groovers and yoga students (poses from this are stunning)."

"Sou being aloof"
Art Model Sou de Sade










"Do I look disturbed ?"
Art Model Sou de Sade

"Abstraction"
Art Model Skarlett Venom

Mark Varley and Jan Murphy about Twisted Photography :

Twisted Photography was formed in 2006 and brings together the photography of Mark Varley and Jan Murphy.

Mark Varley has been an active photographer since 1992 and his images have been published in many books, magazines, websites and art galleries throughout Britain, Europe and America. Best known for Fine-art photography but with extensive experience of landscapes, cityscapes and wildlife.










Art Model Sam




Jan Murphy has been taking photographs since she could hold a camera, extensively known for fine art, travel, reportage and portrait photography with an artistic flair.

Photographic credits include art galleries, websites, magazines and books in Britain, Europe and USA.

Twisted Photography are available to photograph events, locations, people and places to your specification, bespoke images with a difference.

Art Model Synthetic Cookie