Burlesque Beauty, Força, is back this week in a brand new Jungle Pinup Photoset!
You can catch this wild cat at the Panama Burlesque Festival in May where she will be competing for a crown! I hope you enjoy this week’s photoset of Toronto’s Force of Nature; Força!
Bodysuit from Refuse to Obey
Photos by Dolly Shots Photography
2019 has been a wonderful, magical year for me! It was a year filled with lots of fun, laughter and most importantly, LOVE! 2019 was the year I fell head over heels in love with my incredible partner, Flare, and we began our adventures together!
In 2019 I performed at the Toronto Burlesque Festival, in two PeepshowTO productions, twice at Ladies of Burlesque at the Royal, in a Sailor Moon themed show by Dead Moon Circus, in Lee Vanity Productions‘ Lizzo Burlesque Tribute, at Sinful Sundays, once again with Amplify Apparel, at Nuit North in Hunstville, at Burlesque Wednesdays at the Bourbon Room in Ottawa, at a showcase in Waterloo, and of course, at my favourite place, Yeti Con! Besides travelling across Ontario, I also visited New York with my sweetie and went to Las Vegas to attend the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender!
I worked hard this year at setting up the Dolly Shots Photography studio, but due to circumstances beyond my control I wasn’t able to open my new business or studio fully. (Goals for next year!) I did, however, have a plethora of wonderful shoots and had the chance to photograph some of my favourite performers! I witnessed two more amazing friends tie the knot with each other in a beautiful Jewish ceremony followed by a dance party complete with Drag Queens and the Time Warp! I also welcomed two new family members this year, the sweet and rotten kittens; Luna and Artemis!
This year was a trip, this whole decade was a trip! It’s been fun to look back on all the good times (and bad) and reminding myself how far I’ve come! Look out 2020, I’m coming for you!
Happy New Year!!
I am thrilled to share a brand new photoset this week, starring the beautiful burlesque babe, Toronto’s Force of Nature; Força!
Força is an award winning burlesque performer and burlesque academic. She made her Burlesque Hall of Fame debut this year when she competed in the Tournament of Tease! Força will be on the Community Advisory Council for the Toronto Burlesque Festival and will be competing at the Panama Burlesque Festival in May.
Wishing you a very happy holiday season! Enjoy!
Photos by Dolly Shots Photography
2018 has been a transitional year. It has been the uncomfortable growing stage in between leaving a past self behind and becoming a new creature. It has been hard and it has been a journey but ultimately it has been worth it.
In 2018 I performed at the Fierce! International Queer Burlesque Festival, the Toronto Burlesque Festival, the ROM with Amplify Apparel, all three PeepshowTO productions, twice at Speakeasy at Revival, the Ladies of Burlesque at the Royal, Toronto Pride and my favourite place; Yeti Con! I even go-go danced in the elevator at the Toronto Reference Library for the Snailoween Party! I travelled to New York and barely made it to Montreal, where I was sadly too ill to perform at the Bagel Burlesque Festival.
The biggest change in my life this year was leaving my soul-sucking, 9-5 office job for a more creative career path. I have had some of my best photoshoots, both in front of and behind the camera and worked with a whole plethora of new and wonderful people! I made a fabulous new costume for one of my favourite performers, Laura Desiree. I celebrated the marriage of two of my dearest friends. I got a new, badass tattoo of my idol Tura Satana from my girl Suspiria! And to top off the whole year I move back into my apartment after nearly a year of extensive renovations!
I am now in the process of setting up Dolly Shots Studio for 2019 and I am so excited to share it with you! Stay tuned next year for lots more fabulous-ity and beauty!
Happy New Year!!
Knox Harter is baring it all for the finale of Babes of Burlesque this week!
You can see this fantastic lady at the Toronto Burlesque Festival on Saturday, July 28th for Spellbound. Knox is the artistic collaborator behind Spellbound on top of debuting a brand new act for this show! You won’t want to miss out, so get your tickets today!
Thanks to everyone who helped out with the Babes of Burlesque series. Thanks to my gorgeous models Charlie Quinn, Ivory, Ruby Moon, Dottie Champagne, St. Stella and Knox Harter! Special shout out to Leelando who lent us the gorgeous love seat you see in many of the photosets! None of this would happen without the amazing help of Kate Garand! And thank you to Inkast Studio for having us in your wonderful space!
Photos by Dolly Shots Photography with assistance from Kate Garand
The gorgeous Knox Harter is serving a Cyd Charisse fantasy as this week’s Babe of Burlesque!
This multi-talented performer is busy as ever right now producing her monthly show Speakeasy at Revival and preparing for her production Spellbound at the Toronto Burlesque Festival. You can catch High Society’s Birthday Show at Revival on July 19th and of course you won’t want to miss any of the Toronto Burlesque Festival productions happening between July 26th and July 29th.
Photos by Dolly Shots Photography with assistance from Kate Garand
Charlie Quinn is the quintessential pinup girl in this week’s Dolly Shots photoset!
This gorgeous gal is a producer and performer at this year’s Toronto Burlesque Festival, July 26th – 29th. You will also be able to purchase her wares at the festival or you can order custom pasties and other sparkly things by contacting her through Charlie Quinn’s Quinntessentials!
Lingerie from Bettie Page Lingerie for Playful Promises from Gigi’s House of Frills
Photos by Dolly Shots Photography with assistance from Kate Garand
The modern day Bettie, Ruby Moon, is back this week as a sugary sweet, pinup treat!
You can catch this burlesque babe at The Femme Rebelles’ Student Showcase on June 22nd at The eBar in Guelph. Ruby will also be performing as part of this year’s Toronto Burlesque Festival in the show Geeks & Cheeks: A Pop Culture Burlesque! Get your tickets now!
Photos by Dolly Shots Photography with assistance from Kate Garand
The fiery redhead, Knox Harter, is back this week, serving vintage, pinup doll glam!
You can catch this busy, burlesque beauty on June 7th at Let’s Go Crazy: A Burlesque Tribute to Price at The Pilot in Toronto. You can also see Knox hosting her monthly show, Speakeasy at Revival on June 10th. This month’s theme is Animated and stars a cast of fabulous performers that includes myself! Knox is also a collaborator and performer at this year’s Toronto Burlesque Festival! You won’t want to miss any of these amazing shows, so get your tickets now!
Babydoll Nightie by Leelando Calrissian
Photos by Dolly Shots Photography with assistance from Kate Garand
The drop-dead gorgeous Ivory is serving high-end vintage glamour in this week’s Babes of Burlesque set from Dolly Shots Photography!
This hard working babe will be all over Toronto in June! You can catch Ivory at LETS GO CRAZY: A Burlesque Tribute to PRINCE at The Pilot on June 7th, at Les Femmes Fatales at Sinful Sunday’s at Cherry Cola’s on June 10th, at Sapphic Aquatica Pride Edition at Oasis Aqualounge on June 17th, at Tragically Stripped: A burlesque tribute to The Hip at Revival on College on June 23rd, and at the Church and Wellesley Stage at PRIDE TORONTO on June 24th!
Lingerie by Ewa Michalak from Toronto’s own Broad Lingerie
Dressing Gown by D’Lish
Photos by Dolly Shots Photography with assistance from Kate Garand
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