X-rated Mickey, NYC 2005
A sporadic journal and samples of artwork from photo shoots by jackson
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Thursday, May 26 - Photo shoots with George and Blue
I'm completely exhausted, had a great day doing photo shoots. My first was with George, a hot tattooed papichulo, and my second shoot was with my favorite model and current muse, Blue.
George then, many sleeps ago at The Roxy, NYC.
Ironically yesterday I happened to find the above photo that I took of George years ago at Roxy. I remember asking him then if he'd be interested in coming to my studio to do a shoot but never heard back from him. I met him again this Monday, however I didn't recognize him at View Bar where he's bartending. This time however when I asked him to pose because of his tattoos he called me the next day and booked a time. And am I ever glad he did. In fact, we had such a good time and George is such a character that I've asked him to come back this weekend and shoot again.
With Blue I was going to continue the recreation of an earlier shot from Blue in The Kitchen series except this time with more of a Gregory Crewdson twist. However I didn't get out to buy the prop (a large fresh fish) that I wanted to use so instead we just went off and tried some new ideas. However when Blue suggested doing a shot with the Mickey Mouse ears, I knew we were on to something since I had purchased the Mickey Mouse gloves at Disneyland years and years (I'm talking probably 15) ago and had always wanted to shoot a nude with someone wearing the ears and gloves. Needless to say, Bluw was ablsoutely my man for the job, I love the end result.
George then, many sleeps ago at The Roxy, NYC.
Ironically yesterday I happened to find the above photo that I took of George years ago at Roxy. I remember asking him then if he'd be interested in coming to my studio to do a shoot but never heard back from him. I met him again this Monday, however I didn't recognize him at View Bar where he's bartending. This time however when I asked him to pose because of his tattoos he called me the next day and booked a time. And am I ever glad he did. In fact, we had such a good time and George is such a character that I've asked him to come back this weekend and shoot again.
With Blue I was going to continue the recreation of an earlier shot from Blue in The Kitchen series except this time with more of a Gregory Crewdson twist. However I didn't get out to buy the prop (a large fresh fish) that I wanted to use so instead we just went off and tried some new ideas. However when Blue suggested doing a shot with the Mickey Mouse ears, I knew we were on to something since I had purchased the Mickey Mouse gloves at Disneyland years and years (I'm talking probably 15) ago and had always wanted to shoot a nude with someone wearing the ears and gloves. Needless to say, Bluw was ablsoutely my man for the job, I love the end result.
Monday, May 23, 2005
Sunday, May 23 - Tom of Finland Erotic Art Fair Closing Party
The Brazilian bombshell, Alex, at SBNY
After a fun night at SBNY for the closing party of the Erotic Art Fair, with special thanx to the incredibly sexy and attentive bartender, Alex, I headed home early (well shortly after midnight, which is very early for me) because I had a 10 a.m. photo shoot with Steve before catching his flight back to LA.
Trai La Trash, Scotty The Blue Bunny and Duch at Trannyshack at SBNY
Out on the sidewalk outside of SBNY, I stood for a moment talking with Scotty The Blue Bunny and promised to send him a brilliant photo I had taken of him at Avalon/Limelight a year or so back. Then as I was leaving this is what I heard:
Scotty The Blue Bunny yelling down the block to bitter fag:
"I could just stab you in the heart with a knife."
bitter fag now walking alongside of me:
"How much do they pay him to wear that?"
me:
"I don't know."
bitter fag:
"Well isn't he your boyfriend?"
me:
"See ... now you've used up your usefulness to me, and I could just stab you in the heart as well."
bitter fag silently turns corner and heads out of sight.
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Tuesday, May 3 - Photo Shoot with Carlos
I realize that it's been a while since I've posted a new shoot. It's not that there haven't been any, I guess I've just been running a little wild, socializing with new and old friends, and not getting around to it. But I will go back and make sure all the shoots are posted.
Now, Carlos. Once again this is someone that I've wanted to shoot for some time. He has an amazing physique, even more amazing when you consider this hot Cuban is 50 years old. Considerable dedication to maintaining what so many photographers have come to appreciate. Carlos, a delightful and interesting man to talk to, loves being in front of the camera. He has immense understanding for what the photographer is looking for. In fact, his insights are so keen that he is an aspiring and talented amateur photographer himself. This, the first shoot we did was very simple but I was especially pleased with the classic beauty we were able to capture, especially the reclining nude which was so reminiscent of the early erotica produced in the 1940s and 50s. I have no doubt that I will be working with Carlos again very soon.
reclining nude, Carlos, Harlem NYC 2005
Here is the sweet email he sent me following our shoot:
Now, Carlos. Once again this is someone that I've wanted to shoot for some time. He has an amazing physique, even more amazing when you consider this hot Cuban is 50 years old. Considerable dedication to maintaining what so many photographers have come to appreciate. Carlos, a delightful and interesting man to talk to, loves being in front of the camera. He has immense understanding for what the photographer is looking for. In fact, his insights are so keen that he is an aspiring and talented amateur photographer himself. This, the first shoot we did was very simple but I was especially pleased with the classic beauty we were able to capture, especially the reclining nude which was so reminiscent of the early erotica produced in the 1940s and 50s. I have no doubt that I will be working with Carlos again very soon.
reclining nude, Carlos, Harlem NYC 2005
Here is the sweet email he sent me following our shoot:
Hey Jackson:
Thank you very much for so many amazing photos but also for the wonderful experience... I always learn a lot by standing in front of a camera and definitely today's shooting will influence my creativity on my future work as an amateur photographer.
It was a pleasure modeling for you... I don't have to tell you that you can call me anytime you want for more...
Take care,
Carlos
Check my BigMuscle profile
http://www.bigmuscle.com/profile.phtml?uid=NYCuban
Monday, May 02, 2005
Monday, May 2 - dj Aaron Elvis
Prior to doing a private commission for a wonderful gentleman, Augusten, (who was so intriguing to talk to since he was personal friends with numerous photographers in 70s and 80s including the legendary Robert Mapplethorpe), I fired off a few shots of my roommate dj Aaron Elvis for him to use with his Top 10 music List which will be published in NEXT magazine this friday. Of course, I couldn't leave well enough alone and had to play with one of the shots in photoshop.
dj Aaron Elvis 2005 © jacksonphotografix.com
dj Aaron Elvis 2005 © jacksonphotografix.com
dj Aaron Elvis 2005 © jacksonphotografix.com
dj Aaron Elvis 2005 © jacksonphotografix.com
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