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Experiences I offer

About me

My services are for

Women, Men, Couple, Non Binary, Trans, Gender fluid, Intersex

I offer experiences

In person · Online/Virtual

Age & gender

40s · Male

I speak

English, Other

I’m Oz, a shibari practitioner, photographer and filmmaker based in South Wales.

I’m interested in what restraint makes visible: attention, vulnerability, tension and trust. My rope can move between softness and challenge, shaped by the person I’m tying and the intention we agree together.

You can enquire about a private rope experience, a shibari photographic session, or photography without rope. Being tied does not mean being photographed.

Before a session, we discuss what interests you, your experience, boundaries and any relevant physical or emotional considerations. There is nothing you need to prove or endure for my benefit. You can pause or stop at any time.

My photography draws on dark romanticism, ritual and devotional imagery. I work with shadow, deliberate composition and the body as a means of expression. Clothing, nudity, identifying features and image use are discussed beforehand; none is assumed.

I welcome enquiries from adults of different genders, body types and levels of experience. Curiosity is enough to begin a conversation.

My shibari education includes workshop attendance since 2019 and continuing study and peer practice. Rope carries physical and emotional risks, and discussing those is part of deciding whether we should work together.

Message me with what interests you, whether you want photography, your location and any questions.

My qualifications

6–10 years of experience

Kinbaku
Photography

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FAQ

Do you only shoot slim / white / tattooed / etc. women?
Short answer is 'no'. I enjoy tying and photographing a wide range of people with a variety of body types, personalities, and experiences.
What are your credentials and experience with shibari?
I consider myself still very much to be discovering shibari even though I have spent years investing in learning it. I have attended a number of weekend workshops in Studio Anatomie in London, run a monthly peer event in Cardiff, and go as often as I can to events in Gloucester.
Rope bondage looks dangerous, would I be safe trying it with you?
Rope bondage is (or can be) dangerous. The suspensions look exciting, but they're not to be rushed into. If you were to tie with me, or anyone else, you would need to understand the risks and warning signs. We would discuss experiences, relevant medical history, methods to communicate clearly and ways to check for any nerve impingement or circulatory issues. Then we would practice some very simple and basic shapes and ties to see how we both feel tying.
Do I have to be naked?
No. You can be tied in comfortable yoga wear, dresses, whatever...
Do you have references?
Yes. I can give you the names of some people I've either tied or photographed, or both.

Services & Tags

Practitioner Oz Thorn I shoot adult photography and video and am a shibari (Japanese rope bondage) practitioner.
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