MasculineCurves

Independence Day Celebration

Backside

Midnight break...

I don't usually do this, but...

If you're a regular follower of the blog, you may have noticed that I rarely show any of my work featuring the full-frontal.  I recently came across this image from my very first nude shoot with "Cowboi" (circa 2004).  I enjoy it so much, I'm making an exception to my rule. Enjoy your day!

(see the uncensored version after the jump.)

Under the weather

I've been a bit under the weather the last few days, so I'm going to take a break from posting to the blog for a couple days. I'm a bit cloudy from the antibiotics and the throbbing cement block that is appearently sitting between my ears. Meanwhile, my email is backing up. But don't worry, If you've sent me a message recently, I'll get back to you as soon as my head clears up.

On another note, I'm in the process of casting the next MasculineCurves model. So if my ad on CraigsList is the reason your here, then be sure to check out our model FAQ. There you'll find all the answers to your questions and the information you'll need to apply.

Have a good week!

Tending Bar

The Apartment: 5 Questions for Charles Archer

Publishing a large scale, glossy, fine art book is every photographer's dream. And until recently, it's been an elusive dream for most amateur/semi-pro photographers. Now, thanks to advancements in digital print technology, you'll probably be seeing a lot of really excellent work published by...well...by the guy next door.

In a recent post I mentioned that I am working on my first photo book. This has been a long time in the works because the challenge has always been 'where am I going to get the funds to produce a high-quality book and market it?'. That is, until I discovered Blurb.com, an online digital printer that enables artists and photographers to self-publish their work and sell their books through the Blurb Bookstore.

So, of course, I had to do my research and peruse a few of the 'male photography' books in the Blurb bookstore. That's when I stumbled upon The Apartment featuring the work of Charles Archer. Here's how Archer describes the concept behind the collection in the book's intro:

"The Apartment started as a result of me working in the Atlanta metro area. Instead of staying in a hotel, The Apartment was where I stayed. It was a sterile environment with nothing personal or familiar. It was not home. At times it was a lonely place where I felt isolated from my family and friends back in Maryland. The solitude in the evenings soon began to smother me. I needed some outlet. I found myself going to The Apartment each evening after work with little or nothing to do.

Eventually, I began to photograph myself in The Apartment to have something to do after work. Then it dawned on me. Why not photograph others in the same setting, same situation, same lighting, and same poses with The Apartment as the backdrop?"

After having purchased The Apartment I'm pleased to say it was money well spent. As an artist, I can identify how time spent photographing a person can fill a void of loneliness. A sense of intimacy is certainly conveyed in Archer's work. But you'll also enjoy this book for it's raw aesthetic quality. The men are absolutely gorgeous, and I can really appreciate the diversity of looks, body types, and ethnicities Archer chose to feature. In fact, I was so impressed that over the past several days I've been corresponding with the photographer via email, and he agreed to answer a few questions for our little blog. So, without further ado, here is Mr. Archer's 5 question interview:

(warning: some of the images after the jump contain full-frontal nudity and may not be suitable for some viewing environments)

Comfort

I thought about it....

More Bars in More Places

I thought something about this shot seemed oddly familiar.