Register your interest for a Darling Darling photography experience, held in Newcastle NSW, April 2026 (exact dates TBC) here:

ABOUT A photograph, or a portrait, can change the way we see ourselves. A photograph that captures someone’s essence is such an empowering object. To see ourselves reflected back at us - shapes the way we understand and value ourselves, both professionally and personally.

How do we capture and communicate sex workers professional identities in ways that transcend the traditional male-centered experience?

How do we revolutionize the pornographic, sexualized body while retaining beauty, eroticism and desirability? This is the assignment we are setting ourselves. Working closely with workers to capture our essence with dignity, shedding light on our inherent beauty and value.

As sex workers, we may have a portfolio of photographs of ourselves. Some will have been taken professionally, others will be selfies taken in the bathroom mirror. This chapter of Darling Darling is about revealing character and bringing dignity as well as eros to the professional photo shoot.

WHAT Boudoir photographer Lee Illfield will be behind the camera, capturing workers in one of two photoshoot styles: The boudoir portfolio shoot, or the photodocumentary style shoot.

A compilation of digital photographs will be gifted to each sex worker participant for your own use - whether that be professional or personal. And a selection of shots will be printed on high quality eco-solvent paper and framed in a collection of curated mis-matched frames for our upcoming exhibition.
Images will not be explicit, and select photographs will be chosen for exhibition with permission of the participants

Each participant will be in control of which (if any) photos will be kept and exhibited as part of the Darling Darling project.

Contact the host of Darling Darling - Photoshoot Experiences - Expressions of Interest