Welcome new visitors

Seems I'm getting an uptick in traffic that I'd attribute to the new book showing up in people's mailboxes around the country... so I'd like to welcome everyone who found me through there. Please take a minute to comment and let me know who you are, where you're from, and whatever else you care to share.

Sorry the place is in a bit of a mess. Haven't been as faithful to my blog as I'd like to be, but I'll be updating more frequently now that some of the smoke is clearing. You can also see stuff posted over on my Tumblr page where I encourage you to follow me. Those are generally just photos with a few words, but the blog is usually more in-depth and insightful commentary. Don't judge it by this entry though.

This is the intrepid Kelsey Dylan from her visit over the summer... she may pay a visit to her family not far from here over the holidays, so perhaps another shoot will happen.

"The New Erotic Photography" arrives...

Received my copy of "The Mammoth Book of the New Erotic Photography" today, and it's really a beautiful collection of work. I'm very pleased and proud to be included, and would like to thank my models who appear in the book: Danaid, Sweet Romance, Iris, Mosh, Zinn Star (above), and Sativa. I would also like to thank editor Maxim Jakubowski for inviting me to participate, and for doing such a fine job putting everything together and making sure the finished product looked great. Congratulations to all the other photographers and models who are included as well, especially Chas Ray Krider for his cover shot of Trishii.

It's really a beautiful book, and even if I wasn't involved, I'd urge anyone with an appreciation for provocative photos of women (men are almost entirely absent from the images) to pick up a copy either from Amazon, or it should be on the shelves of major bookstores very soon now.

Repost... for female visual artists!

"The Other 95%"
Calling all female visual artists! According to the Social Issues Research Centre, a supermodel weighs 23% less than an average woman, and less than 5% of the female population have figures like her. This show is designed to feature the other 95%... The Society for Women in Erotic Art Today (S.W.E.A.T.) is putting together an exhibition proposal for a respected gallery, and ...we want Rubenesque, full figured, BBW, plus size, fat... Whatever you call women of the larger persuasion, we want to see them! From powerful earth mother imagery to pin-up sex kittens, we want to explore the many ways in which this often invisible part of womanhood live and love.

"Echo: The Art of Self-Portraiture"
Calling all female visual artists! The Society for Women in Erotic Art Today (S.W.E.A.T.) is putting together an exhibition proposal for a respected gallery, and we want (to see) YOU! All interpretations of "self" are welcome, from the abstract to the literal, from sculptures to photographs. You are encouraged to include reflections on your sexuality, your identity, your role in your society and culture, the impact... of your outward self on your inward self, and how the perceptions of others effects your perception of yourself.

If you want more information on S.W.E.A.T., please feel free to visit our boards. We describe the group as one that brings together female visual and performing artists to provide an information network and a network of opportunities to promote women in erotic art. S.W.E.A.T. is a network for photographers, fine artists, models, make up artists, wardobe designers and performance artists in the erotic / boudoir / burlesque field.

More information at the S.W.E.A.T. Website or visit their Facebook Group Page

"Hey Boo Boo..."

Kelsey, originally uploaded by Gary M Photo.

Here's Kelsey Dylan from a few weeks ago, at the mouth of what passes for a cave in southwest Ohio. Of course, we didn't go inside... could be Yogi Bear's apartment just beyond the darkness.

Posting from Flickr as a bit of an experiment...

Four in Hand

Here's Kelsey from her recent visit to the studio...

Urban Nights - Dayton - September 10

Just a last-minute update/addition, I'll have a few pieces on display at Jimmy Modern, 605 E Fifth St. (across from the Trolley Stop in the Oregon District) as part of his 3rd Annual Erotic Art Exhibion during the downtown Dayton Urban Nights event this Friday, September 10.

As overused as the word 'eclectic' has become, that seems the best description of Jimmy's combination gallery space and retro furniture showcase. My friends Kidtee Hello and Todd Champlin will have work on display along with a variety of other artists of various mediums (media?). Jimmy will also be collecting donations for the AIDS Resource Center Ohio. The show starts at 5:00 and continues into the evening, and the art will remain on display for a while if you can't make it down Friday.

For more information on the other galleries, entertainment, and fun stuff, visit the Urban Nights webpage.

...and it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime...

Talk about last minute... have neglected to mention I'll have seven pieces on display starting August 6 at the Art Bank at 811 Mass Ave in Indianapolis, as part of their "First Friday" event. I'll be at the meet and greet event from 6 to 9 on Friday, and the art will hang around through the month of August.

Many thanks to my "host" for the event, Travis Little of Hommage Studio, who will be displaying some of his remarkable paintings at the show. There will be numerous other artists and activities happening, so stop by and say hello if you can, or check out the art at your convenience this month.

Spark

Sorry this blog's been getting ignored lately... there's been a pretty steady stream of images going onto myTumblr because it's so simple to use, but then again, it's tough to comment on them there. It's always something. Anyway, if you're a Tumblr-umba person, why not go follow me there as well?

Been good, been busy, been trying to catch up on editing. August seems to be less crowded, although I always say that and *poof* it books right up. Hoping to do more experimenting in the weeks ahead... maybe you'll see some of the results here, for better or worse.

Dreamland

Nina D

Strange Days

A Tuesday that feels like a Monday, after a holiday that also felt like a Monday.

A few odd things seem to have cropped up over the weekend as well... not in the mood to sort them out, but sort I must, if only to put them into the "eventually" stack or the circular file.

Here's another of Erin O from a few weeks ago... would be good to bring her back.

Looking at very light studio scheduling in July and August due to the record heat... but sometimes there's a break.

Carrie Leigh Nude on newsstands now

Well, the Spring issue of Carrie Leigh's NUDE Magazine finally turned up at my local Barnes & Noble store, although mail order copies have not yet arrived. For what it's worth, I've discussed the availability problems with the good folks at CLN, and while they've been fighting against complications from earthquakes and the BP Oil Disaster, they're keenly aware of the distribution problems and are taking steps to prevent the problem from occurring with the next issue.


Thanks to models Spilt Sugar, Ana Tevka, and Xaina whose photos the editors chose to include in the feature. Also, thanks to Beebs, whose shots were not chosen, but who was every bit as intrepid facing Detroit decay and freezing temperatures.

You can still order online for $13.95 postpaid and I'm assured you'll get yours soon. It's generally available at Barnes & Noble stores, either with the art, photography or gentlemen's magazines, and while it's out here, it may not be everywhere just yet.

Unchanges

Well, based on input from a few regular readers, and a couple apparent limitations with Tumblr, I'll probably keep the blog thing going here, at least for a while longer. May have solved the image uploading problem, but it sure would be nice if tools from the same company would play nicely with each other -- but what can you expect for free?

This is Katja Gee with Danielle from their recent visit to the studio... this was featured over on the Tumblr, but here it is here now.

Changes

First off, the Cleveland Dirty Show that had been scheduled for July 10 has been postponed until sometime this fall. More on that as details emerge...

Second, I've been having a lot of trouble uploading images to Blogger -- yeah, that empty window over there is about the size of it.

As a result, I have been dabbling with Tumblr, so for the time being, you might meander over to my Tumblr page to see new images and such. Might end up moving the whole operation over there. garymphoto.tumblr.com -- please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Lost

Danaid

Equestrienne

Katja