I know body modification is what I want my project to be about. It is interesting to learn the meanings of tattoos and piercings in other cultures through out history. Im not sure how I want to setup to be or how the people are placed in the images, the lighting, or if I want people to be naked or clothed but hopefully I can figure it all out.
I already found a place called onetribe (small business that makes guages out of natural materials) that I may be able to help me find people to model for me and give me more information on history of body modification and ways its viewed in other countries.
http://onetribe.nu/index.php
Just a heads up, having done a project very similar to this last semester, they aren't called "gauges" they are plugs. Also onetribe is a small company making jewelry for a small clientele. If you want models you should check out bmezine.com and do a lot more research on the topic. Body modification isn't limited to piercings and tattoos and the culture of body modification spans multiple social cultures and societies. Extensive research is what I recommend. Having studied this for almost 10 years now and being affiliated with suspension teams and piercers and tattooists from several states within the US and even some overseas I feel like I should let you know you need to be very careful about how you present these people and this information.
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