Photoshoot I (23 August 2001)

There is a lot more to this story than the words which originally went with these pictures told, so I have updated the description to being more than just a few bits here and there which talk about the pictures and much more about what went on. The detailed story of how 'Vicky' was born into the tranny world is better described in my biography but I've added some more detail here about how the photoshoot went and what is supposed to be going on in each of the pictures in the hope that it might convince others who are sat on the fence, to jump over it and get their high-heels on! On the day of the photoshoot, I had gone over to Pandora De Pledge's house of slap (or make-up studio) to have my face paint applied. At the same time, Pandora helped me pick out several outfits from the selection she had in her extensive wardrobe as well as choosing some wigs and shoes to go with them. Having never had my picture taken as a 'model' before, I found it difficult to pose and look natural (or even that happy) and I guess the intoxicating mix of nerves and excitement didn't help me look normal either!

This is (fairly obviously) another picture with the same outfit on as the one above. I have the same nervous look on my face. I think I look a like a bit of bitch but I'm not sure which bit! I'm not sure this style really suits me and I don't particularly like the high-heel mules. Over all of the photoshoot I used 4 different outfits. Some worked better than others, likewise with the different hair styles. Having never dressed before it is very difficult to have much of a personal feel for what might (or might not) work and Pandora did her best to select some different looks to try. I suspect that to get the best out of a modelling session like this, it is better to go along with an idea of exactly what you want to wear and indeed, after the 'success' of this photoshoot in terms of making me realise that my desire to join the tranny scene were possible, I began to buy different clothes and to assemble a number of outfits of my own that better reflected my tastes.

This outfit worked much better in as much as it looks more like the 'me' I was trying to be. It's more natural looking than the earlier photos and the hair is much more realistic. I still look a little nervous but by now I had relaxed a bit so I look more thoughtful and pensive than I do frightened. Under the grey dress was a corset to keep my waist looking waif like, and you can partly see this as the dress is quite tight. I realised soon after this that I was thin enough not to need a corset and that the additional inch or so reduction in my waistline was not worth the discomfort and inconvenience of wearing one. Many trannies do wear corsets, especially if they are a bit portly and I think the trick is to ensure that if you do wear one, it is well hidden under whatever else you wear. There are photos of me much later with a corset on but these were done to add a special effect rather than just to make me look thinner! I would recommend that any tranny, especially one who is a relative newcomer, try a photoshoot with a reputable dressing service. It gives you a chance to get expert help and advice on make-up and clothes and gives you a momento which you can enjoy for years to come.

Bonnie Tyler Vicky Valentine On a later occasion, I was showing Claire, the Temptress of Torquay the various pictures taken on this photoshoot. According to her I look like Bonnie Tyler in this particular photo! Can't see it myself…

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