Bandana Bikini shoot with Kim Truax

I'll catch you!, originally uploaded by ShutteredDimensions.

I had an absolute blast shooting with Kim Truax (MM # 1733704) this past Saturday. It was a lively shoot with a great model, and now a friend. Kim was energetic and has the glamour of an old Hollywood starlet. Check out some of my other pics, and you will see hints of great actresses. Personally I see a stunning resemblance to Bette Davis.

I have been obsessed with pin-up art for years, and after meeting with Kim and discussing the type of shoots we are mutually interested in I came up with a bandana bikini theme. A throw back to a time when women were sick of the full coverage bathing suits available for purchase and resorted to fashioning something more revealing out of scarves or in this case bandanas.

Sure, it looks like it is tied on, but believe me I was up way too late the night before obsessing over its creation and sewing it. A tough job considering I didn't have Kim's measurements on hand. But I designed something that worked, and in a colour that looks particularly brilliant against her pale skin. Mmmm....contrast is my best friend.

I have so many shots from this shoot that I love. It is summery, bright, fresh and perfectly reflects where I am artistically at the moment. I am incredibly happy I had the opportunity to collaborate with Kim on this one. Greatly looking forward to future collaborations!