Wednesday, December 19, 2007
My Erotic Signature
I submitted two of my works; kissed by an angel and Tango d'Angelo in the Erotic Signature's 2007 contest. The top 200 images will be published in a prestigious coffee table book entitled "The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today - Volume 2". There are also cash prizes that will be awarded on December 29th but I'd be happy just being chosen for the book.
Since both my images have been selected by jury in other competitions, I'm hoping they will do equally as well this time. Here's the link to my page on the Erotic Signature's website:
jackson photografix
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
as your last breath begins contently take it in
Did a photoshoot with my friend, Steven, who recently got this impressive tattoo down his spine. The characters translated are "As Your Last Breath Begins Contently Take It In" which I thought was as beautiful as the ink itself.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Photo Shoot with Britton #2
This one green-eyed, one blue-eyed beauty is equally comfortable in front of a crowd or in front of the lens and in return, the camera loves him. This was our second session -- this time in the shower -- and like his first shoot, realized countless stunning images such as these. Britton, who confessed he was a child model for Sears and The Bay, has an intuitive sense of what a photographer wants and delivers it repeatedly. I hope to do many more shoots with this very handsome and personable young man.
Friday, November 23, 2007
The Exposure Festival Exhibit . . . . November 23 & 24, 2007
The following slide show consists of the 15 pieces I showed at the TransAlta Arts Barn as part of the inaugural Exposure Festival. The reaction to my work was overwhelmingly positive and I was very touched by my friends who made it out to see my photography and show their support. I'd also like to thank Keith Andony who first brought the festival to my attention, and Heather Zwicker, who chaired the organizing committee of the festival and made it possible for me to be included. Also a big thanx to Anthony Easton for curating and hanging my show.
All photos are available for sale.
Framed or unframed, open edition, signed.
If you are interested in purchasing a print,
please contact me:
jackson@jacksonphotografix.com
Monday, November 19, 2007
The Starbucks 2007 Show
Friday, November 16, 2007
Exhibits in Edmonton
For all my friends in Edmonton, just wanted to invite you all to view and possibly purchase some of my work over the next few weeks.
I will be exhibiting several photos in the group show XXXposed Erotic Art XXXhibit at the Taboo Sex Show this weekend (November 16 -18) at the Agricom.
Then next weekend I will be doing a solo exhibit of my work as part of the Exposure Festival. You can view 15 of my male nudes in the lobby of the TransAlta Arts Barn (10330 84 Avenue) during the Loud & Queer Cabaret (Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24). Doors open at 7:30pm, admission is free for the exhibit.
And finally, starting next week (November 19 until mid-December) I will be showing a selection of my non-erotic work (read: no naked people) at Starbucks cafe (Jasper Avenue & 109 Street).
I will be exhibiting several photos in the group show XXXposed Erotic Art XXXhibit at the Taboo Sex Show this weekend (November 16 -18) at the Agricom.
Then next weekend I will be doing a solo exhibit of my work as part of the Exposure Festival. You can view 15 of my male nudes in the lobby of the TransAlta Arts Barn (10330 84 Avenue) during the Loud & Queer Cabaret (Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24). Doors open at 7:30pm, admission is free for the exhibit.
And finally, starting next week (November 19 until mid-December) I will be showing a selection of my non-erotic work (read: no naked people) at Starbucks cafe (Jasper Avenue & 109 Street).
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Quo - Mexico
Happy to report, that my model and good friend, Rodrigo was successful in getting payment from Quo Magazine in Mexico City, that ran the above photo without my permission.
The magazine came into having my photo from when Rodrigo gave them a CD of images I had shot of and for him and his company Service 69 to interest the publication in making doing an article on him. Several months later he picked up the magazine to see one of the photos printed in the magazine.
We approached the publisher to come up with some sort of payment or we would be forced to pursue legal channels - which obviously the magazine did not want.
After a fair bit of dragging their heels Quo Magazine finally paid both Rodrigo and myself for using the photo -- a happy ending.
I think next time I'm in Mexico City, I will make an appointment to go in and see the Art Director at the magazine to see if there is any possible opportunities to have more of my images published since I already know they must like my work. (insert sound effect of light chuckling here)
The magazine came into having my photo from when Rodrigo gave them a CD of images I had shot of and for him and his company Service 69 to interest the publication in making doing an article on him. Several months later he picked up the magazine to see one of the photos printed in the magazine.
We approached the publisher to come up with some sort of payment or we would be forced to pursue legal channels - which obviously the magazine did not want.
After a fair bit of dragging their heels Quo Magazine finally paid both Rodrigo and myself for using the photo -- a happy ending.
I think next time I'm in Mexico City, I will make an appointment to go in and see the Art Director at the magazine to see if there is any possible opportunities to have more of my images published since I already know they must like my work. (insert sound effect of light chuckling here)
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Are you left or right?
Loved this test, which indicates which side of your brain you think on.
Click on the image and then watch which direction the dancer turns; clockwise or counterclockwise.
If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa.
Most of us would see the dancer turning anti-clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction; see if you can do it.
LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses logic
detail oriented
facts rule
words and language
present and past
math and science
can comprehend
knowing
acknowledges
order/pattern perception
knows object name
reality based
forms strategies
practical
safe
RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses feeling
"big picture" oriented
imagination rules
symbols and images
present and future
philosophy & religion
can "get it" (i.e. meaning)
believes
appreciates
spatial perception
knows object function
fantasy based
presents possibilities
impetuous
risk taking
When I first looked at the dancer I thought she was turning counterclockwise but then when I looked at the image again it was most definitely turning clockwise and no matter how hard I tried to get her to reverse direction, it just wouldn't happen. So I am decidely right brain functioning - which seems pretty in keeping with how I view myself.
Friday, September 28, 2007
AIDS Walk 2007 Update
Happy to hear that the 2007 AIDS Walk here in Edmonton has generated $75,000 for HIV Edmonton.
On a personal note: I was thrilled to received several complimentary meal certificates, a family pass to the Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall, and an entire gift basket to, none other than, Starbucks (yes it is laughably ironic) for being the third highest individual fundraiser for this year's Walk.
On a personal note: I was thrilled to received several complimentary meal certificates, a family pass to the Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall, and an entire gift basket to, none other than, Starbucks (yes it is laughably ironic) for being the third highest individual fundraiser for this year's Walk.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
AIDS Walk 2007
For the second year, I participated in HIV Edmonton's AIDS Walk. Last year, between Dustin and I, we managed to raise $1000. This year, because Dustin was working, I decided to go it alone. Thanks to the very generous sponsorships and pledges of family, friends, and co-workers, I personally managed to raise $1244.00 for this very worthwhile cause. I was also encouraged by the turnout (even though the weather wasn't as nice) which surpassed last year's attendance. And ... it appeared that, indeed, there was greater representation from the local gay community which I felt was sadly absent in 2006. Don't get me wrong, although it was better there is still a lot of room for improvement. I was very gratified to see that Starbucks (the company I work for when not doing photography) was also heavily involved in the event from a team that walked, to the District Manager, my Store Manager, and several of my co-workers. It is a good and conscientious company and I'm proud of them.
Needless to say, I'll be at it all again next year.
Special thanx are in order for the following who helped me surpass my $1000 goal:
Jennifer Katz
James Hood
Val Brandt
Douglas Wasserman
Daryn Grassick
Bryen & Donna at The Roost
Shelley Chebry
Amanda Clements-Harvey
Matt Hall
David Low
Jessica Cross
Stephanie Hample
Jenny Ling
Cijay Morgan
David Billingsley
Wayne Chow
Cody Michie
Annie Haugen
John Hewett Hallum
Barb Lopeter
Ryan Mayer
Linda Jackson
Bradley Seewalt-Boman
Katie & Cynthia Cheung
Toan Huynh
Frank & Mary Jackson
Shane Bodie
Jon Reardon
Chantelle Lee
Jordan Dannish
Chris Garvey
Matt Chegus
Kevin Hay
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Cover of Vendor Magazine
This is the current cover of Vendor Magazine that I shot for Gate Communications the end of June. I was very amused (and pleased) to see what designer, Zane Kroll, had done with the shots of the three writers.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Photo Shoot with Sammy
Thanx to Blue, he set up a session with a handsome, young, Nuyorican named Sammy and brought him up to the studio tonight. Sammy has a very defined physique (he works at 24/7 -- a gym in Chelsea), and has a face the camera loves - part sexually-charged papichulo and part innocent homeboy. With the professionalism and focus he showed in our first shoot, I'm very interested in doing a subsequent shoot with Sammy the next time I'm in NYC.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
One more photo shoot with Blue
Tonight's shoot with Blue marked our sixth together but our first in two years. In the past I've shot Blue in my studio, in my kitchen, in my bathtub, in St. Nicholas Terrace Park, and out on Coney Island. Blue never disappoints, he always gives you that little added something that takes the creativity and subsequent photos to a new place. Tonight he brought candles and a deck of tarot cards - which made me want to shoot him strictly by candlelight - this made things more complex and difficult, but ultimately it made for some very interesting images.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Photo Shoot with Dominic San Juan
Several years ago, Dominic and I met online. After several lengthy instant messenger conversations, I convinced him to do a photo shoot with me and so we trekked off to Central Park one beautiful afternoon to do the shoot. The shots came out wonderfully, both of us posted them our respective sites, and best of all, we became pals. Since then, Dominic has become (much) more comfortable in front of the camera so ... finally the day has arrived for us to shoot his first nudes.
That was Dominic then... this is Dominic now (hotter than ever)!
That was Dominic then... this is Dominic now (hotter than ever)!
Grey Gardens
I was fortunate enough to get a sixth row centre seat to see Grey Gardens for the matinee performance this afternoon (it helps when you're only looking for a single ticket.) This was the one show that I felt I just had to see since I saw a screening of the original documentary of the same name several years ago at the Edmonton International Film Festival with one of the Maysles brothers (the filmmakers) actually in attendance for a question and answer period afterwards.
The star of the Broadway production, Christine Ebersole, was beyond description playing the mother, Edith Bouvier Beale in the first act and then the daughter, Little Edie, in the second act. It was spooky watching two live actresses re-create the true-life characters to the point where you weren't quite sure that they were not, in fact, the real thing! And there was the musical number where Little Edie was doing her American flag number that was probably even better than in the movie because they were able to add the ghosts of the other members of the entire dance troupe behind/with her that she quite certainly imagined herself part of in the documentary. Also the muscial number, The Revolutionary Costume for Today, which Ms. Eversole did for the Tony Awards was phenomenal. It is so sad that this show is closing Sunday - it was jawdroppingly amazing and very touching - the final scene had lots of people dabbing their eyes during the standing ovation. This is a musical I won't likely forget ... ever. Da-da da dah dum.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Photo Shoot with Miguel (Mike)
Due to another last-minute cancellation for a shoot that I had scheduled for the early afternoon, I was able to invite Mike to the studio to do a quick session. Not only was he available and willing to have me photograph his tattoo, but he confided that this was something he had always wanted to do. Mike had a very cute demon baby on his shoulder that I wanted to capture but moments after meeting him, I quickly realized that the ink wasn't the only thing that was cute -- this boy had a million dollar smile.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Photo Shoot with Doug
Doug is an old friend and former model of mine that I first met in the 90s back at The Tunnel. He's no longer working as a gogo boy in the clubs but is still modelling when he can with the hopes of landing some work as an underwear model. We did this shoot so that he could add some images to his portfolio.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Second Shoot with Tony, Hell's Kitchen, NYC
Did a follow up photo shoot with Tony, who I shot a couple days ago up in the studio. This time we shot in the basement of his apartment in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. The space was ideal. And for the most part, I used all available light and got some exquisite results. Tony was phenomonal today as well. He applied everything he had learned in the first shoot we did and demonstrated superb concentration and discipline. Modelling is seldom easy work and down in that basement it was sweltering. However, it was all worth it when you get images like this. I'll add more photos here at a later time as there are countless images to select from - this was the sort of shoot that I absolutely love.
Update:
I don't usually post replies from people but Tony (the model in this shoot) sent me such a sweet message that I wanted to keep it.
Update:
I don't usually post replies from people but Tony (the model in this shoot) sent me such a sweet message that I wanted to keep it.
OK I am almost embarrassed to say this but I wasn't quite sure what a blog really was, and then BBAAAAMMM right in the head like an arrow it / you hit me. Thank you for saying such nice things about me, I am overwhelmed with what you wrote and thrilled that you enjoyed the shoot as much as I.
I know it is sounding redundant , but honestly, I don't think you realize what you have done for me, and keeping it simple, you have helped me beyond what I thought was possible for the fixing of my head........lol. I got so much enjoyment from the shoots, both learning experiences about modeling, as well as myself , and yup even about you.
I preach the word passion, when one does something for work or even play, without it - it's not even worth talking about, let alone doing. You, my friend, reak of passion for what you do, it's your work, it's your play ..........it's you. I am very happy for you that you have been blessed and are able to live your passion.
Just know one thing, I am a real man, with real thoughts, both are honest and heartfelt entities in their own right, and when I compliment you, please know I am not blowing smoke, I truly mean what I say with great feeling.
And now enough.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Photo Shoot with Tony, NYC
After being back in NYC for a few days, and finally cleaning out the studio of all the junk that accumulated there while I away, I started shooting again today. My model was Tony (Antonio) Leonardo, who at 43, is a sexy, masculine, and very sweet Italian-American living in Hell's Kitchen.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Photo Shoot with Scott #2 - Abstract Nudes
As expected, I did a second shoot with Scott and once again I am extremely pleased with the results. As we began to explore at the end of our first shoot, I've come across a concept that I want to pursue further -- glass brick nudes. Everyone that I've shown these first series of images to has been very excited and positive in their feedback about the potential of this project. They have even gone as far as saying they would like a print to hang in their homes. I can see this becoming an extensive series and an unique exhibit. Expect to see more of this style of photo in the future as I shoot other models of varying body types/builds/ethnicities and hopefully even couples.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
XTRA! Magazine
Happy to see that the portrait I did of Cijay Morgan here in Edmonton has finally appeared in the May issue of Xtra! published out of Toronto. This was my first shoot for the magazine and hopefully more work will come of it. Here's the photo that ran -- click on this link to see how it turned out and to read the full article.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Analyze this!
Here is but one of the many dreams that I had last night. I am in a tug-of-war with an almost full-grown lion or tiger (not quite sure which, or maybe it was both) cub over meat. What seemed to start off as just a large bone in the scramble to keep possession of it turned into a full roast-sized piece of meat by the time the lion/tiger finally won possession of it. I felt I couldn't challenge the animal any more because it was still "wild" even though I really did what to control it. But I also let it have that piece because I knew I had a full-side of beef size piece of meat put away where the lion/tiger couldn't get at it. Make any sense to you? It actually all makes sense to me. Scary huh.
I also had another dream where I was showing someone a very large tank (think aquarium only bigger) where sharks were hiding under/amidst the sea plantlife. I was using a wooden chair to show them how the sharks would attack, which a large one did, once you started poking around. I can't remember much more of this one so it doesn't make nearly as much sense to me.
There was also an elevator dream which ended with a short french woman and I running through a parkade to evade the other passengers who were in pursuit because we hadn't held the elevator for them. Well it was more complicated than that but you get the idea. Signficant factor the elevator was going down.
Anyway I'd be happy to hear anyone's idea what they think this all might mean or if you are into dream intrepretation at all I'd like to hear what all the images symbolize. Or maybe not.
I also had another dream where I was showing someone a very large tank (think aquarium only bigger) where sharks were hiding under/amidst the sea plantlife. I was using a wooden chair to show them how the sharks would attack, which a large one did, once you started poking around. I can't remember much more of this one so it doesn't make nearly as much sense to me.
There was also an elevator dream which ended with a short french woman and I running through a parkade to evade the other passengers who were in pursuit because we hadn't held the elevator for them. Well it was more complicated than that but you get the idea. Signficant factor the elevator was going down.
Anyway I'd be happy to hear anyone's idea what they think this all might mean or if you are into dream intrepretation at all I'd like to hear what all the images symbolize. Or maybe not.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Edmonton Queen
I attended the book signing of an old friend of mine, Darrin Hagen, who's book The Edmonton Queen has just been republished on its 10th Anniversary. Darrin delighted the crowd by reading from this and his other book, Tornado Magnet at Audrey's Books. The hilarious accounts of his drag persona, Gloria Hole, and the defunct gay club Flashback and all its tawdry characters took me back 20 years -- a time when I was first hitting the nightclubs here in Edmonton. Apart from being a talented drag queen, Darrin is a gifted storyteller and performer and I'm thrilled to see him having such success. I have countless personal memories of Gloria Hole: how she used to terrorize patrons when she bartended at Flashbacks; performing "This is My Life"; in her Star Trek catsuit serving jello shooters on the bus ride to one of my Hell parties; playing the accordian as a contestant on the live gameshow Panic; and just too many wondrful nights at the clubs to list. Thanx Darrin for being truly one-of-a-kind!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Photo Shoot with Scott
After years of talking about doing a shoot, Scott McLeod and I finally were finally able to do it today. Although this isn't the exact shoot I want to do with Scott -- we both want to do shoot outdoors -- I thought it would be good to get him in front of the camera and become comfortable with posing nude. As it turns out, Scott was very relaxed and consequently we got some remarkable images. The other wonderful thing about our session is that I discovered a new abstract concept that opens up a whole new series of photo shoots. Scott will be my first subject.
You'd Scream Too!
OK since I posted one of my favourites the other day, I'll add this one too since it has to qualify as one of my all-time faves. Thanx to Lady Bunny for turning me on to this one.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
BOM CHICKA WAH WAH
I love this commercial! This is perhaps the funniest commercial I've seen on TV in a long time, made only funnier by trying to show someone who's never seen the advertisement what happens in it. C'mon you try those moves.
Friday, May 04, 2007
The New Hilton Hotel
Paris Hilton ... jail ... Paris Hilton in jail ... hehehe!
Her porn video from there should be quite interesting.
Bye Paris, enjoy your 45-day stay in your new Hilton Hotel and maybe think about whether there's anyone with as much money as you that could possibly be any dumber.
Her porn video from there should be quite interesting.
Bye Paris, enjoy your 45-day stay in your new Hilton Hotel and maybe think about whether there's anyone with as much money as you that could possibly be any dumber.
Friday, April 13, 2007
I Heart NY but ...
NEW YORK - New York City produces nearly 1 percent of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions — an amount that puts it on par with Ireland or Portugal — according to a city study.
The study, released Tuesday, was ordered by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to assess the city's progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030. It was conducted by the mayor's Office of Long-term Planning and Sustainability.
"You have to have a real baseline or we're just talking past each other as to what works and what doesn't work — we won't ever know whether we really made a difference," Bloomberg said.
The study found that the buildings, subways, buses, cars and decomposition of waste in America's most populous city produced a net emission of 58.3 million metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2005. The report said the city's emissions "are currently as much as those of Ireland or Portugal."
The U.S. total was 7.26 billion metric tons for that year.
Greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane and other gases, essentially trap energy from the sun, which warms the Earth's surface and lower atmosphere. Many scientists believe human activity that increases those gases is contributing to global warming.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a United Nations network of 2,000 scientists, warned last week of possible catastrophic risks such as floods, disease, food shortages, species extinction and human suffering throughout the world.
The city has 2.7 percent of the country's population — 8.2 million of 300 million — and the average New York City resident contributes less than a third of the emissions generated by a typical American. This is largely due to the popularity of the city's mass transit system, which cuts down on car emissions, officials said.
The operation of the city's hundreds of thousands of buildings — which consume electricity, natural gas, fuel oil and steam — contribute 79 percent of the city's emissions total.
The study found that the city's focus on environmentally friendly initiatives — including alternative fuel vehicles, energy efficient traffic lights and green buildings — appears to have helped stabilize emissions rates in recent years.
"Each one of these things really does make a difference, and they add up," Bloomberg said.
Still, emissions were found to have increased by more than 8 percent between 1995 and 2005, the study found.
The study, released Tuesday, was ordered by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to assess the city's progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030. It was conducted by the mayor's Office of Long-term Planning and Sustainability.
"You have to have a real baseline or we're just talking past each other as to what works and what doesn't work — we won't ever know whether we really made a difference," Bloomberg said.
The study found that the buildings, subways, buses, cars and decomposition of waste in America's most populous city produced a net emission of 58.3 million metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2005. The report said the city's emissions "are currently as much as those of Ireland or Portugal."
The U.S. total was 7.26 billion metric tons for that year.
Greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane and other gases, essentially trap energy from the sun, which warms the Earth's surface and lower atmosphere. Many scientists believe human activity that increases those gases is contributing to global warming.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a United Nations network of 2,000 scientists, warned last week of possible catastrophic risks such as floods, disease, food shortages, species extinction and human suffering throughout the world.
The city has 2.7 percent of the country's population — 8.2 million of 300 million — and the average New York City resident contributes less than a third of the emissions generated by a typical American. This is largely due to the popularity of the city's mass transit system, which cuts down on car emissions, officials said.
The operation of the city's hundreds of thousands of buildings — which consume electricity, natural gas, fuel oil and steam — contribute 79 percent of the city's emissions total.
The study found that the city's focus on environmentally friendly initiatives — including alternative fuel vehicles, energy efficient traffic lights and green buildings — appears to have helped stabilize emissions rates in recent years.
"Each one of these things really does make a difference, and they add up," Bloomberg said.
Still, emissions were found to have increased by more than 8 percent between 1995 and 2005, the study found.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Bye Bye Ruby
Attended the final Edmonton performance of local drag queen extraordinaire, Ruby Slippah at the Roost tonight. As usual Ruby did not disappoint. Also leaving the city is her roommate Michael aka 'Pepper' Dore (included in the photo) who is heading to Toronto for film school. All I can say is words Ruby said herself "Look Out Toronto!"
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
In Memory of Richard "Dickie" Teha ........... (May 4, 1979 - March 4, 2007)
Dustin and I went to the funeral today of a very unique artist, a co-worker, and our pal, Richard "Dickie" Teha, who was truly one-of-a-kind! I'm posting this collection of photos that I took of him; working as a bartender at Woody's, appearing in the Christmas show at Buddys, and marching in the 2006 Gay Pride Parade as a reminder of what an absolutely great guy and crazy character he was. It is with profound sadness we say good-bye. You will missed Dickie - may God have lots of paints in heaven for you to dip your balls in.
Monday, March 05, 2007
In Memory of Leo Jackson
I received the call today from my parents, that my Dad's brother - Uncle Leo had died shortly after breakfast. In the past few weeks he had been quite ill but had managed to keep pulling through even the worst conditions. So it was still somewhat of a surprise. At 78, as he said himself just the day before he died, he had managed to outlive the age of his own father and joked with Dad about sticking around a few more years to outlive their mother's age (my grandmother died in our home at 81). When Mom & Dad brought him a coffee (decaffeinated - unbeknownst to him) and two old fashioned donuts in the hospital in Dawson Creek he told them "It was like money from home." Although I hadn't seen Leo in many years, I spoke to him frequently as he called Dad every morning and sometimes I was the one to pick up. He was hugely interested that I had begun to research the Jackson family tree and always wanted to know if I had discovered more. I have wonderful memories of both my Uncle Leo and my Aunt Laura, when they and their five kids (my cousins Anita, Teresa, Brenda, Guy and Blake) lived in Edmonton back in the 60s. Uncle Leo marks the last of my Dad's immediate family and he will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered. God's speed Uncle Leo.
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Photo Shoot with Rodrigo in Ajusco
Once again, Rodrigo and I made the long, hot trek out of Mexico City to shoot in Ajusco. As was the case last time, we once again had a very successful shoot and got remarkable images. I love shooting this man! He has a natural affinity to the camera, understands what the photographer is looking for, has incredible concentration and patience, and is as interested in creating provocative images as I am. How can you go wrong with a model like that! I could do an entire exhibit on Rodrigo himself. Hopefully one day I will.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Thursday, February 15, 2007
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Finally finished the novel, We Need to Talk About KEVIN by Lionel Shriver. My good friend, Jennifer, loaned it to me ages ago and said it was a must read. Now, I'm not sure if I should thank her or hit her. It was a very disturbing account of a ficticious high-school mass-murder, much like that of Columbine, except the story is told entirely from the point of view of Kevin's mother, in an endless series of letters to her estranged ex-husband. Initally a slow read (I'd read a chapter/letter and put it down), once I actually got into it, I couldn't really put it down. And truthfully, the further I got along -- especially the last 50 pages, the more I couldn't wait for it to finally end. But I have to say the final chapter and the final page caught me completely off-guard. I love that! Anyway, I'd recommend it to anyone. Not a fun read but a profound literary experience.
Trust, my next book, by one of my all-time favourite authors, Augusten Burrough's POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS is much, much lighter fare.
Trust, my next book, by one of my all-time favourite authors, Augusten Burrough's POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS is much, much lighter fare.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Jackson needs ...
OK this is hilarious, my good and twisted pal Daryn, sent me a chain email that what you do is type in your name followed by the word "needs" into whatever search engine you use and see what the first thing to come up is.
For Daryn it read (not a word of a lie - google it yourself):
Daryn needs something new because "He never got Viagra when we were dating!"
For me, it read (and I'll list the top three)
Jackson needs new priorities.
Jackson needs God!
Jackson needs to become a muslim.
I so wouldn't look good in a burka - well at least I don't think I would.
Anyway ... try it for yourself. I'd love to hear some of your results, leave them in comments if you want.
For Daryn it read (not a word of a lie - google it yourself):
Daryn needs something new because "He never got Viagra when we were dating!"
For me, it read (and I'll list the top three)
Jackson needs new priorities.
Jackson needs God!
Jackson needs to become a muslim.
I so wouldn't look good in a burka - well at least I don't think I would.
Anyway ... try it for yourself. I'd love to hear some of your results, leave them in comments if you want.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
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