Mar
18
Sun
On The Edge: Erotic Photography @ The Studio
Mar 18 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday, March 18, 2012 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

On The Edge presents Erotic Photography with Liquid Mojo and Zaana. We will take a look at the basics of digital cameras and how to shoot erotic photography where ever you may be, a dungeon, your house or on the street. Bring your digital camera, as the course will cover the functions and options available on your device, and any questions you have about the art of erotic photography. This class is best if you come with a friend/lover/playmate so that your favorite model is ready to start shooting with you the moment you get home.

This event is clean and sober, no alcohol, drugs or smoking allowed. This event is open to anyone 18 years or older. IDs with proof of age will be required at door.

RSVP to Ken Melvoin-Berg’s email [email protected] by no later than 3/17/12 for the info on location of the Studio (approx 10 mins southwest of downtown Chicago).

This class will be about Erotic Photography with digital cameras – The Basics:

1) Introduction
2) Composition
3) Lighting
4) The Camera
5) Post-Production
6) Practical Application
7) Q & A

The instructors for this course are pretty well known in the Chicago scene, but if you’re not in the know or you don’t know their entire backgrounds, here you go:

Tunde, aka “Liquid Mojo”, has been shooting professionally since 2005. He specializes in glamour, boudoir and fetish portrait photography. Tunde has had many shoots nation-wide, and his work has been on display throughout the United States, including national shows such as the Dirty Show #10 and #11, as well as internationally in countries such as Germany. He enjoys working with women of all shapes, sizes and ages and has a particular talent for capturing the special beauty of each model. He is active in the Chicago BDSM community, having worked with many models on both FetLife and Model Mayhem. His home base is in the Chicago area.

View his work here:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/liquidmojo
Twitter – https://twitter.com/liquidmojo
Model Mayhem: http://www.modelmayhem.com/83381
Instagram: @liquidmojo

Zaana, the artist behind Ann Drake Photography, is a newcomer, but has quickly made her mark on the Chicago photography scene. With a focus in glamour, fetish and boudoir photography, she enjoys finding ways to bring out the beauty and sexiness within each model that steps in front of her camera. Zaana has been both active and a leader in the BDSM community for 2 years, creating and running the Lakeview Munch and working with many models and kinksters to produce erotic, gorgeous art. Having just started working within the Chicago sex toy industry, Zaana hopes to continue learning more to further sex-positivity and body-positivity, and to continue understanding exactly what it is that makes people feel sexy and beautiful; in front of her lens and elsewhere. Her home base is in the city of Chicago.

View her work here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anndrakephotography
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anndrakephoto
Model Mayhem: http://www.modelmayhem.com/2199091
Instagram: @anndrake

Mar
5
Tue
Energetic Sex for Pragmatists with Reid Mihalko @ The Studio (10 min SW of Downtown Chicago)
Mar 5 @ 2:00 AM – 4:30 AM
ReidMihalko_ReidAboutSexKen and I are super excited to have sex and relationship expert, Reid Mihalko, at The Studio on Monday, March 4th! 
When I first heard about Reid’s Energetic Sex for Pragmatists class not only did I want to take it, I wished I could make it available to the Chicago community too— my wish came true! I‘ve always been interested in tantric principles and energy work but find most learning resources a bit too “new agey” for my taste.  Because of this I’ve steered clear of any class that mentions “chakras,” over-uses the phrase “paradigm shift,” or is otherwise heavily rooted in New Age Spirituality.  
If this describes you too, we’ve got your back.  Join us on Monday 3/4 for some no-nonsense instruction that will help you ramp up and harness your sexual energy.  
If you haven’t attended one of Reid’s Mihalko’s classes before you’re in for a real treat.  He’s wicked smart and hilariously funny.  Reid is known worldwide for his TV appearances, workshops, university lectures and a whole lot more.  In other words, he’s kind of a big deal! You can learn more about Reid HERE 

Energetic Sex for Pragmatists Class Description: 

Explore Kundalini, the “Tantric Twitchies” and Vibrational Luvin’ Without the Woo-Woo! (with live Demos, too)

Remember that Cosmo magazine article that talked about how Tantra and breathing could give you explosive orgasms? How about the urban legend about Sting having sex for eight hour stints?

Regardless of your tolerance for words like “chakras” and “yoni,” there is a non New Agey way to understanding and incorporating ecstatic experiences into your bedroom routine that is fun, easy, and explosive.

If you or a lover have ever experienced post-orgasmic spasms or “twitches” after lovemaking, or feelings of heat and tension in your lower back, hands, neck or throat… You might be more energetic in your sex life than you think! And if you’ve never experienced those things but would like to, you might be pleasantly surprised how easily energetic sex is to grasp and play with.

Reid demonstrating energetic orgasms and what he calls “Tantric Twitchies” (Kriyas)

Reid demonstrating energetic orgasms and what he calls “Tantric Twitchies” (Kriyas)

Join sex and relationship expert Reid Mihalko of ReidAboutSex.com for an evening of frank, fun, and electrifying learning targeted for folks who aren’t necessarily New Agey.

Reid promises to drop the woo-woo and leave his Sandskrit-to-English dictionary at home! And, for those of you who say Namasté instead of “thank you,” Reid’s got you covered, too!

You will be introduced to:

  • Reid’s particular views on how sexual energy “behaves” and how it “works,” as well as ways you can begin accessing more energetic awareness in the bedroom
  •  What Kriyas (“the twitchys”) can look like and what to do when you or a lover experiences them
  •  Three possible approaches for engaging sexual energy and expanding it when exploring energetic sex with a partner or solo with yourself
  •  What playing a singing saw has to do with energetic sex and expanding your lovemaking
  • Simple breathing and “presence” techniques to build up energetic awareness
  •  How to use “pressure play” and where so you can help unlock and activate points on your lover’s body to augment energetic experiences during love making
  •  A few advance tips and tricks that will make you smile and your partner moan regardless of whether “the twitchys” happen or not!

Whatever your level of experience with sex that seems to be “more than just sex,” Reid’s humorous and informative instruction, sex education, and live demonstrations on this esoteric (and yet more common than you think) realm of energetic sex is not to be missed!

Ken and I are beyond delighted to have the opportunity to host Reid’s class at The Studio! Cost is $20 in advance via Eventbrite or $30 at the door.  Once you purchase your ticket on Eventbrite you will be e-mailed the exact address of the venue.  To secure your tickets and reserve your spot, click HERE.

If you plan to purchase your ticket at the door please RSVP to [email protected] and you will be given the address.  It is located roughly 10 minutes southwest of Downtown Chicago (think Chinatown-ish/Bridgeport- ish), is easily accessible by public transportation, near expressways, and has a parking lot available. 

 

This class is suitable for those 18+ single or partnered. Persons of any gender identity, sexual orientation, kink interest and activity level welcome.