Arriving for the Photo Shoot

"Good morning, Miss Pascoe, I'm Patrick and I am the director of this photo shoot. It is an honour to meet you and to be a part of this historic occasion." An old French man greeted Sara enthusiastically.

"Um... hi..." Sara was a bit dumbstruck by the photographers bubbly enthusiasm and subtle French accent. She had done some photo shoots before, for promotional tours and magazines, but the whole atmosphere here was different, that and she was about to half naked for the world to see in a few minutes time.

"I understand you might be nervous, don't worry, we'll take good care of you." That did not sound as comforting as Sara was sure he wanted it to.

"Let's get you into hair and makeup while we discuss your wardrobe."

"It's a topless shoot? how much wardrobe is involved?"

"I want to capture more than just your breasts. I want to capture a story, a message! This is a very experimental idea and the whole country has expectations, this single session could make or break years of political negotiations in the British government. I believe I have the opportunity to start a phenomenal social revolution, so I will do it right!"

Sara didn't know what to say, and dumbly followed the photographer to a room labeled "Hair and Makeup"

Patrick spoke at length to her while a young makeup artist worked on her face. It turns out he was the artist behind Keira Knightly's famous unedited topless photo years ago for Interview Magazine. Patrick's love for his work and art was contagious and soon Sara was just as keen as he was to begin the session.

Finally, her makeup was done and she followed the photographer to a large store room, filled with a seemingly endless array of clothing items and garments.

Patrick lead her through various racks and isles talking animated about "image" and "confidence" and "empowerment" which only made Sara feel more intrigued about the coming task. By the time they agreed on a blue pair of tight jeans and some pink heals, Sara was actually looking forward to the session.

"Fantastic!" declared Patrick. "This will help you look strong an involved, without compromising the femininity of your typical style."

Sara agreed.

"Now comes the difficult part, you need to get changed."

Sara stepped out of her dressing room wearing a thick white dressing gown over her jeans and otherwise bare chest. Excited, but still nervous, she walked awkwardly to the set where Patrick was waiting with his camera.

"Fabulous!" Patrick exclaimed. "Now let us begin!"

Taking a deep breath for courage, Sara undid the cord of her gown, and let it fall to the floor.