I'm an award-winning writer and photographer. I think of myself as more of a writer than a photographer, but, with my partner in mischief Forrest Black, I have shot dozens of magazine covers and posters and worked for pretty much every important subculture magazine including Tattoo Savage, Marquis, Skin Two, and of course Blue Blood in print and online. I have photographed members of more than one hundred bands. I've shot dozens of clothing designers' lines. I've also worked for all the major adult publishing houses including Playboy, Penthouse, Flynt, Crescent, Magna, and AVN.
I'm probably best known for founding Blue Blood, the seminal magazine of counterculture erotica and lifestyle.
I was born in London and raised bouncing about the world. I've lived on three continents, in half a dozen countries, and a whole bunch of states in the US. I have never driven cross-country, but some day I hope to be able to.
Credits
Alternative Press
Ascension
AVN
AVN Online
Barely Legal
Blue Blood
Burrn!
Chic
Dirty
Draculina
Drop Dead
Extreme Fetish
Fetish
Ghastly
Girlfriends
Gothic Beauty
Gothic Magazine
Juggernaut
Kaleidoscope
Leg World
Lollipop
Marquis
Metal Edge
Meltdown
Movement
MTV
New Grave
New Rave
On Our Backs
Orkus
Penthouse
Permission
Playboy
Secret
Skin Two
Sonic Seducer
$pread Magazine
SWAG Magazine
Taboo
Tattoo Savage
XBiz
VF
Women in Power
Zillo
. . . and a whole passle o’ catalogs, websites, flyers, and publications I’m not thinking of while filling out this form . . .
***What I Am Looking For***
MODELS We enjoy shooting a variety of body types. We photograph men, women, and those in between. The most important thing to me is that someone I shoot have that certain something, star quality, individuality, passion of personal expression to put in front of the lens. I like cool hair too. Although I shoot a lot of fashion and music work, I have a strong preference for photographic subjects who are comfortable nude. Primarily currently shooting trade for content and/or trade for tears. I want to shoot people who are personally invested in creating the final art and not just punching a clock.
DESIGNERS Always interested in funky, cool, punk, gothic, couture, latex, extreme designers who want exposure for their creations. If you are interested in press and product placement in shoots, you can mail samples with return information (i.e. whether you want your items back, what your timeline is, particular hopes for shooting) to:
Blue Blood
8033 Sunset Blvd #4500
West Hollywood, CA 90046
USA
MAKEUP ARTISTS I adore makeup artists who can do wild forward-fashion creative looks. Ability to do body makeup is a plus. We generally only have more than a microbudget for makeup for larger commercial jobs, but I am very open to doing portfolio trades and other punk rock barter with inspirational individuals.
COMMERCIAL WORK Want to tell me and Forrest Black what to do? Need catalog work, band promo shots, magazine layouts? Please feel free to inquire here or to amelia@blueblood.net with information on your job and your general budget. Pricing will fluctuate based on your needs and our expenses i.e. models, makeup artists, location, rentals, etc. We will, however, attempt to work within whatever budget you have. If you have a budget where we can pull out all the stops, then you will certainly be thrilled, but we also enjoy doing work for independent commissions with tighter budgets but greater creative freedom or really exciting subjects.
PHOTOGRAPHERS I also regularly license high quality work from other photographers primarily for membership sites including BlueBlood.com, GothicSluts.com, BarelyEvil.com, and RubberDollies.com. Work must be artistic, contain a minimum of topless nudity, and be on theme. Artists Blue Blood has published include Gunter Blum, Justice Howard, Chad Michael Ward, Carlos Batts, Jim Hancock, and many more. Qualified photographers can ping me here or send submissions to submit@blueblood.net
Love your work your port is amazing! It's hard to start where to comment at! I hope to work with u someday!
Jess
Sylver
Model
2009-08-08 16:29:52
Hello Beautiful. Miss you!
Metal Marna
Model
2009-07-31 10:35:36
Stunning work!! Love you lots.
Metal Marna
Miss Zoe Minx
Model
2009-07-22 06:44:04
lust
Kristina Trainwreck
Model
2009-06-27 17:29:20
Let me know if your ever in Michigan. I'd love to work with you.
-Kristina
IsaBella xoxo
Model
2009-06-17 16:52:30
*Very cool work, love the portfolio artwork!!
Eli Inkubuz
Model
2009-06-12 10:14:03
Yeah I'm loving your images, just let em know if you ever want to work together, I'm in NOHO.
Loren War
Model
2009-06-04 11:16:56
I love your work! :)
psiloveyouxo hair
Hair Stylist
2009-06-02 00:26:50
i really enjoy your work.
Mojofoto
Photographer
2009-05-13 19:35:59
Love the work you put out! Everything about your images just tackles me!
Betty Jaded
Model
2009-04-19 23:28:56
Nice work I would love to work with you!
ROGIZOID SHATTERZ
Model
2009-03-08 14:17:31
I cant wait for you to get my sets lol.
<333
Matthiu Verlust
Model
2009-03-01 14:45:45
I love you.
My inspiration.
<3
rivetchick
Model
2009-03-01 08:40:35
Been a fan of your for over a decade now! Keep up the amazing antics!
Kellie Laplegua
Model
2009-02-13 15:04:35
Ill be in LA this month and next, lets get together in March. Fo Real!
ProjectBossProductions
Photographer
2009-02-09 23:29:50
Amelia is so damn nice.
Sprinkles
Model
2009-02-09 19:31:53
Amazing! Would love to work with you when I move to LA. How about some latex;D
Fedora El Morro
Model
2009-01-31 12:57:43
It was amazing to work with you at The Vibe!
I will be back in LA in late March, sans the 70's bush. hooray!
Jurgen Boedt
Publication
2009-01-24 04:06:36
Hi Amelia...where is the time of printed paper magazines???...good to see you here...greetings from Brussels...Belgium...hope you're doing ok...?
Jürgen
blind mice photography
Photographer
2009-01-18 06:28:57
Your work is amazing!
Donner B
Model
2009-01-14 11:09:44
Your work is sick to death. Please let me know if you'd ever be interested in working with me.
-Samanatha
Model
2009-01-13 06:14:06
Gorgeous work <3
MalePortfolios
Photographer
2009-01-09 19:55:38
Hi Amelia! Wow... Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on the images in my portfolio. Very much appreciated!You're such a talented photographer with so many exceptional photos. I'm impressed with your skillful craft in creating artful images. Wishing you continued success in this new year!
-Glenn
Silvia Demeyer
Model
2009-01-07 09:41:24
Thank you:), beautiful work!
Sasha Lyrika
Model
2009-01-03 18:03:04
love your port!
MissLeemaLee
Model
2009-01-02 14:19:24
lovely stuff!
New West Design
Wardrobe Stylist
2009-01-02 12:00:02
would really love to shoot with you - I have a great punk/dark rock designer that lends me her clothing....
Kellie Laplegua
Model
2008-12-30 21:13:22
Thinking about you, have a great new year!!!
xo
Jaye Lynn
Model
2008-12-29 19:47:55
WOW!! Your portfolio is spectacular! I love the raw, hot, emotional feel to each image. LOVE everything about it!! I'll be watching your work for sure!
homeslice
Model
2008-12-28 20:35:10
wonderful :)
SJH photography
Photographer
2008-12-27 17:02:11
thank you so much for the comment coming from somebody as skilled and as in demand as you in is an honor inded .
thank you so much you have just made my christmas
steve
50409
Photographer
2008-12-23 01:38:41
Merry Christmas
Makeup Massacre
Makeup Artist
2008-12-16 12:50:01
ive actually never been. Always wanted to though but im headed towards London for awhile so wanting to go to LA is gonna have to wait for the time being :)
Justin Sandler
Model
2008-12-14 17:01:32
:)
Fat Kitty Studios
Photographer
2008-12-11 16:12:54
Hi, Amelia. Thanks for the kind words. You have a killer port. All the best~
Yellow Strange
Model
2008-12-10 16:27:14
Santa Claus *is* real...only instead of bringing presents, he disembowels small children. Fun fact!