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Chad Michael Ward
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The Allure of Eden Rose

To say Eden Rose is different than most of my muses would be...an understatement.

Like a character straight out of Nabakov's mind, she's young, beautiful, and whip-smart with a dry, cutting sense of humor.  You can't help but fall in love with her the moment you meet her.

I first met Eden when my ex-girlfriend--an amazing photographer in her own right--sent her to me knowing that she'd be the perfect fit for the work I do.  And she was right.

Our first shoot together was a highly-charged evening, leaving me breathless as I captured this rare beauty, first in and out of her beloved kimono and then--her favorite--playing with blood.

Our second shoot, several months later, was a surreal and intense night.  Physically ill and sick of the chaos of LA, Eden arrived in a dark, feral mood.  With Mica Levi's "Under the Skin" soundtrack playing, I quietly snapped shot after shot as Eden transformed into an otherworldly creature full of rage, lust and longing.  

As I watched her whisked away by her Uber afterwards, I was left shaken and dizzy by the exchange of energy we had just shared for the camera.

Needless to say, I cannot wait to see her again.


The Allure of Eden Rose

Comments

Definitely fake blood, though I think if Eden had her way, it would have been real. I do like how it looks here for sure.

Chad Michael Ward

Holy smokes! Those images are incredible. And that is real blood around her mouth in the last image? I'm not usually a fan of photos with blood in them but that one is remarkable.

George Streng

It's shots like this that make me love your work and why I want to support. Simply amazing how you captured that energy you talk about. Love them all.

Craig Young


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