Liberty in Restraint
Liberty in Restraint is a result of the daring combinaton of BDSM and art. This documentary follows fetish photographer Noel Graydon in his quest for authenticity, showing his work in progress, his passion, and the transgressive activities of the community he moves within. In this riveting series of testimonials we meet the mentors, muses and masochists who have inspired him. Peeking behind the scenes on numerous fetish portraits, we enter a curious world of rope artists, lapsed Catholics, pain sluts and blood play enthusiasts.
About Noel Graydon
The world of BDSM, dominance-submission, fetish fashion and alternative sex was a powerful attraction for fetish photographer Noel Graydon (1971-2007). For five years he trained and worked as a BDSM Master, aka Master Venom, and established the friendships which led him to genuinely capture this clandestine world from within. Noel received global exposure as the subject of this documentary and his podcasts on YouTube with Venomhaus Podcast.
Scenes
Combination of fetishism and photography
This clip shows how fetish photographer Noel Graham combines photography with participating in an Australian BDSM scene. His aim is to show the world authentic fetishism.
Burns Gallery exhibition: Beauty and Violence
This clip shows images of the exhibition: Beauty and Violence in the Burns Gallery, Canberra. The exhibition contained multiple photographs of Noel Graydon.
Mistress Felina, rope artist
Rope artist, bondage expert Mistress Felina at work and discussing bondage with fetish photographer Noel Graydon.
Photographer turns into BDSM master
Noel Graydon talks about his transition from photographer into BDSM master. Here, we also see Graydon acting out his master role while piercing a woman.
Bondage photograph by Noel Graydon
In this clip, we see and hear about Noel Graydon’s photograph ‘Puck In Asymmetrical bondage’.
Flagellation: master Tony and his slave
Master Tony explains the arousing sensation of flagellation. Furthermore, Tony’s slave talks about her flogging experiences.
Blood play: Master Tony with needles
During a blood play, master Tony tells about his first arousing experience concerning needles and blood. Meanwhile, his slave is gently hammering needles in his shoulder.
Fetish photographer Graydon at work
After his drug addiction, Noel Graydon started working as a professional fetish photographer again. Thanks to his personal BDSM experience he is able to make intruiging images. Here, we see him at work in his studio.
Mistress Synna teasing Edwin
In her dungeon, mistress Synna is working on Edwin. Meanwhile, Edwin is explaining why he likes the rough treatment.
The making of a photograph; Catholicism and bondage
The photograph ‘Suffer The Little Children’ by fetish photographer Noel Graydon, has a symbolic meaning. Graydon refers to Catholicism, and more specifically, priest paedophilia. The picture is also a reaction to Archbishop George Pell condemning homosexuality.
