Reviews/References
An erotic photography affectionado, I adore gazing on images taken by Joi because
they are not only beautiful and pleasing to the eye,
but also because they
are sexy, sometimes dark, and always feminine. There remains no doubt in my
mind that the perceptions of
sexuality, sensuality and creation differ between
men and women, which may lend to the quality in her work that I repeatedly
find so enchanting.
There is more
artistry in her efforts than the frequent attempt to shock or gratuitous
nudity found elsewhere.
As an occasional fetishbliss model, I can attest to what a pleasure it
is to work with Joi. She is professional and friendly,
and within the first
few hours
of meeting with her, I felt comfortable enough to take my clothes off! She
is flexible, open-minded and respectful of any
and all boundaries.
Because she is
so playful, photo sessions seem more a game of dress-up (and off!), than
the rigorous work a shoot can sometimes be.
-Nina Hugo‚Erotic Writer/Model (NinaHugo.Com)
Indoors or in nature,
black & white or color, the photography of Joi
Carey proves that everything can be forced past pre-conceived notions of limitations.
Capturing that intangible realm just beyond the emotions within each scenario
or situation, Carey makes each piece breathtaking.
-Amy Young‚ Art &Book Gallery Owner (PerihelionArts.Com)
Agony is a kinky kitty with some dark streaks and it's very clear in her work.
But even past the grittiest or most lewd of content, there is still a striking
elegance.
Her work is moody, unusual and never about stereotypical notions
of aesthetics. Sometimes it's playful and little girlish even while adult in
theme.
I think the best part about Agony, is watching her evolve artistically.
-Victoria Lane, Model/Muse/Writer (Victoria-Lane.Com)
Joi is an absolute joy to work with, a very talented photographer with an eye
that captures the right moments, great personality, easy to get along with,
and
a creative force to be reckoned with! I would highly recommend her to anyone
and am glad to have had the honor of working with her.
-Renee
Jacobs‚Model/Muse (ReneeJacobs.Com)
From menacing horned guardians to sensually bound maidens (with a generous
sprinkling of creative gore and inventive subject matter),
Agonybliss has
a diverse gallery of work which is dead sexy and thought-provoking.
Don't
expect to leave without a couple of unsettling and compelling images wandering
into your dreams, though!!
-Ashbet‚Artist/Model (MaterMetis.Com)
I've become so jaded about fetish photography. So it was with some surprise
that I found myself clicking all the way through Joi Carey's
well designed
web site, looking at image after wonderful image. Strong images. Real images.
One must understand the darkness to do this well,
have lived through it and
come out the other side; it can't be faked. Clearly, Ms. Carey understands.
She also knows how to create clean, uncluttered
compositions, a skill so very
rare among fetish photographers today, and her use of both color and black
and white is effective. If you haven't already done so,
I very much recommend
a long, slow stroll through the shadowy pathways of her vision.
-Ken Mierzwa AKA Vampire Salamander,Photographer (LostCoastPhoto.Com)
Where imagery meets imagination, with a whole lot of desire thrown on top,
AgonyBliss hands each viewer a mind-boggling assortment of charged and evoking
eye-candy, complete with a silver platter! Whether it's a bit of role-play,
or maybe leather is your cup of tea, AgonyBliss serves it all up with taste
and emotion
which makes each viewing a pleasurable and provoking experience!
-Spydyrmann,Artist (RandomPrecision.Co.Uk)
Redefines erotica...
Your most guarded thoughts come to life on film..
You'll be mildly ashamed but totally aroused..
-Chris‚Artist/Model
Agony portrays her work in an edgy style that is sure to grab your attention.
Her composition and lighting lead your eyes to the subtle nuances
in the artwork.
It is always fun to see what project she will do next.
-Robert Haasch,Photographer (SandAngel.Com)
Agony is equally at ease on both sides of the camera, and has a great eye for light, shadow and detail and that can readily be seen in her work. By being familiar with being both the subject of a photograph as well as the photographer, she definitely offers a unique and stylish viewpoint in her work.
-Moraxian‚Artist/Photographer (Moraxian.Us)
I have had the pleasure of working with Joi and her creativity and amazing
eye for beauty in all forms continues to amaze me. She is courteous and professional
in all arenas. Not many people I have seen take the chances she does with non-
traditional models, real people who are all beautiful each in his or her own
way. I look forward to the time when we cross paths again and I get to have
her and her camera turn me into something lovley and fantastically unique.
-Theresa Rushton‚Writer/Model
Her work is cunning and
confident. Provocative angles combined with flatteing lighting lend a sense
of awe to her work. Each picture is not only a delight
but also leaves you excited about the next. Truely a sensational photographer
with nothing more than a mark of perfection."
-Gypsy Lenker‚Model (DreamScapeNightmare.Com)
Agony brings an unsensoring ectasy to a side of life not often seen. Her simplicity,
stunning use of color, and unique vision give her work a
unique raw quality accompainied by timeless beauty.
-Marizza
I absolutely adore Joi's works...I enjoy interesting and unique photography
shots that inspire me, scare me, bend my mind, or expand it, and I have never
failed
to have that experience in viewing this very talented lady's artforms.
She seems to tap into what each person is made of - combining her subject's
spirit and energy
with her inovative ideas and excellent camera work in order
to make exquisite pictures that both intriuge and challenge us.
-Gavin
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