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Artwork by Mikel Elam

Posted on April 13, 2012 by A. H. Scott

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……….Even though most of us won’t admit it so easily, we sometimes may judge others by appearance or perception. Yet, as the old adage goes, never judge a book by it’s cover. Leather bound books seem ever so strong. While a dog-eared paperback seems flimsy and easily broken. Just look beneath the cover and find something with a bit of magic inside. Some packaging may be shimmering. And, others may seem rusted. Alas, it is what is inside of that book that truly attracts. What may seem a cactus from afar, can actually be a soft blanket that caresses your flesh and soul.

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ABLAZE

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His fingers were like candles, lighting my flesh with every touch
Virility mixed with sweat and fervency, takes me to places too savage to mention out loud
Tiny hairs on my neck were the wicks those fingers ignited in a tender touch
Heat me up with your body thrusting like gladiator in the arena of lust
No doubt any woman in your midst is always left a humble miss
Sonnet of the bard or philosopher from ancient Rome are recounted with authority from your lips
Behind the grunt, you are a charming chap
No wonder why I ended up in your lap
Strands of my hair cascade over the mattress, as your tempting tide overtakes me
From afar, you seemed like a hard nut to crack
Yet, after a while of knocking on the castle walls, your resistance crumbled to my kisses
The fire is real within me now
Whispered words from you to me are the gift the angels have allowed
Pores are opened and drenched with delight
Ablaze with volcanic encounters with you in the night..

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Jennifer Cole

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jennifer Cole

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……….In the past several months, I’ve arrived at many conclusions about my behavior, and how it has affected others, as well as myself. I realized I have a problem facing reality and tend to act out in extreme ways to distract myself from it. I’ve become so skilled at stifling and numbing my hurt feelings, fears, anxieties, and my inner anger, that anticipating a drink every single evening seemed like normative behavior. Then it became apparent to me that feelings are just feelings… no matter how uncomfortable they are, sometimes you just have to sit with them, go to sleep, and wake up with a better, rested, and fresh outlook.

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I started to reteach myself how to think and live. My ambitions of being an event planner and starting my own business came to the forefront of my goals once again, after being buried somewhere back in college. Entering this type of business has been anything but easy…coupled with my “partying” tendencies: I have realized this business will never happen – unless I properly fuel the fire that needs to ignite it; me.

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Jennifer Cole

Copyright 2012

To Be Continued………..
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Jennifer Cole: Photographed on April 4, 2012

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Jennifer Cole

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……….I’m currently in a time of my life where my perceptions, beliefs, and knowledge seem to have all of a sudden blossomed. It’s safe to say, I have never started to feel more in tune with myself: thus making this mindset ideal for a new photo shoot with TW. When I first turned 26, I battled the thoughts that told me I was getting older and I better hurry up and do something meaningful with my life. Then I realized that my life is still only beginning, especially now that all of my early life trials, joys, traumas, and dramas are finally starting to make sense. Older? Nah, I say wiser.

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Jennifer Cole: Legs

The first half of my 20’s centered on partying, gaining popularity amongst my peers, and escape after escape. Both good times as well as bad times lead to destructive decisions on my end: all continuously affecting and breaking down my health, inner peace, and overall well-being.

To Be Continued……….

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Sonrya Sanjaraya

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Sonrya Sanjaraya
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…..When asked recently what was the inspiration by this art work: Just a woman always used by men for her beauty. A woman who would have been loved, but also a woman who loved playing this seduction game with her body, her sexiness, her feminine desires. I created a magic witch – which made men come to her but who didn’t find the way to keep one with her forever.

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Self-Portrait 2012

The link between the drawing and this recent self-portrait represents this ongoing search, the cool balance to use the females power over man, and find how to capture more than desires and smiles: find how to be the magic one.
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Brooke Lynne

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Lynne Brooke

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STRIPPED: A Tony Ward Studio Exclusive Blog Series – Part 4

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……….Two songs seemed like a lot but I was already a pro after my last audition. I felt at ease knowing the girls weren’t all watching and hoping I’d fall of stage. I went through the routine with much less anxiety compared to my first audition. I felt comfortable and confident. After introducing myself to the bar patrons, I received an abundant amount of positive feedback – along with about 23 dollars in ones. I got dressed and headed to the back and filled out yet another application: although I really started wondering what kind of background you really needed to get hired other than being able to dance and have a social security number.

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I was hired on the spot and was told to call the next day to go over my schedule. I left feeling excited and energized. I found my new home and Brooke Lynne was born. All I needed to do now was figure exactly what a “G-string” was and get one in every color!

Copyright 2012

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To Be Continued……
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Editor’s Note: To read Brooke Lynne parts one through three, go to the search bar at the top of the page: enter name and click the green icon.

Atomic Bombshell

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Atomic Bombshell

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ON BEING SEXY……….

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……….I think the things that most inspire me are real emotions. If I’m having an “off ” day during a shoot, I like to think of my favorite sex symbols/icons and try and channel them. It’s like playing a character in a movie and you get to be someone else for a little while. I think most of all, you can’t focus on your imperfections. Confidence is the key to pulling off being sexy! Not to mention, it helps to have a guy like TW behind the lens. This was our very first shoot and I was nervous. You wonder what the photographer thinks when he looks at you. Tony and I talked the entire shoot, he felt like an old friend almost immediately. First shoots can be really awkward but I really felt confident and beautiful.. I think it really shows through our work!

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Atomic Bombshell

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www.Alt-Er-Ego.com

Posted on March 17, 2012 – Copyright 2012

Brooke Lynne

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Brooke Lynne

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STRIPPED: A Tony Ward Studio Exclusive Blog Series – Part 3

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……….Even though I had modeled nude and been a featured dancer at clubs when I was younger – I never danced at a specific club as an ongoing occupation. I called my best friend who was a dancer a few years ago and worked at several clubs in Philadelphia to help me prepare, and came along during shifts to offer support. My goal here is not to bash any other clubs although of course I think Risque is the best. That’s why I chose it. Different strokes for different folks.
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My first audition was at a go go bar with a couch room. The girls didn’t perform topless on stage and it was brightly lit for a strip club. The girls didn’t really strip. They kind of just danced in their underwear next to the poles. Immediately I was disappointed. The driving force behind this endeavor was my breast needed to be seen! I went to the dressing room to get changed and felt like I had walked into a rival team’s locker room after winning a game. I was perky, excited and introducing myself and they were cold, irritated, and unwelcoming. It was clear my upbeat positive attitude wasn’t appreciated. After a very unhelpful introduction with the DJ and a series of confusing instructions – I prepared for my “moment to shine”. I was asked to dance to one song, leave the stage, change, and go to the office.

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I went on stage with a pit in my stomach. What was I doing? I reached the pole and looked across the bar at the wall to wall mirror and saw myself: bra, panties, and heels. I felt a sense of power and calm come over me. I went through my routine and became more fluid and relaxed as the song continued. What a rush. Then it was over. I rushed off stage as fast as possible because I had no idea what to do next. I proceeded to the office where I was asked to fill out an application with job history and references. The manager took a Polaroid of me and asked when I could start. I said soon, but what I really meant was after I auditioned someplace else. It was definitely a great place to loosen up, but there was no way I could work with girls that didn’t smile. Plus my breasts hated wearing a bra.

Copyright 2012

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To Be Continued……….

Atomic Bombshell

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Atomic Bombshell

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……….It’s funny when I look back at all the shoot’s I’ve ever done, I can look at a photo and tell you where I was in that exact moment of my life. When TW and I shoot, it’s never like work at all. We have a great repore and we talk a lot about everything. This shoot was the day before Valentine’s Day of last year. We started talking about my (then) boyfriend, which kind of got me on a roll. As the shoot went along, I was getting more and more furious at my boyfriend’s lame attempt at Valentine’s Day – so the photo’s started to get more and more like “Ha! hope you enjoy this photo, asshole!” in my mind.. It actually ended up working out great for Tony and I. We had a beautiful shoot! I did, however, call my boyfriend on my way home and we broke up that night. Sexy is a state of mind, but this photo has real inspiration behind it. 

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