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Eric G Brown Photography II #2

It's time for the second part of this feature on my duo photo shoot with Eric G Brown Photography.  With two models, it's two times the fun!

In the first of these two posts, I discussed my previous experience participating in a photo shoot with another model years ago and how I didn't find the pr...

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Eric G Brown Photography II #1

Although I've collaborated with a few photographers in recent years, I've never had the opportunity to work a second time with any of them.  All that changed, however, when I reunited with Eric G Brown Photography earlier this year.

In case you missed it, Eric is the photographer I recently featured in a 2023-11-09 03:17:25 +0000 UTC View Post

Sneak Peek: Eric G Brown Photography II

I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!  It's officially November and there's no "tricks" up my sleeve - just a little "treat" for you today!

I recently shared the story, as well as the amazing photos, from my shoot with Eric G Brown Photography last December.  It was an amazing experience that I initially thought to be "once in a lifetime," but I'm h...

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At Second Glance

I usually like to group my self-portraits into a series of similar shots, but so often there's one or two that don't make the cut.  These might be shots that either don't fit in with the general aesthetic or theme I'm looking to achieve, or the actual technical quality of the photos themselves don't meet my standards.  Whatever the case, these extras are often left on the cutting room floor and don't see the light of day unless, by some chance, I revisit them later.

I've menti...

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Self-Portrait Series #3

As a model and photographer specializing in nudity among nature, I've definitely found that certain seasons are better for working outdoors.  Can you guess which?

If you answered "spring and fall," you'd be correct!  Well, at least in my opinion, anyway...

As you can imagine, shooting outdoors in any kind of temperature extreme isn't appealing at all.  I recently 2023-10-23 01:31:30 +0000 UTC View Post

Eric G Brown Photography #4

It's time for a little change of scenery today as I share the last of the photos from my December 2022 shoot with Eric G Brown Photography.

There's no need to adjust your screens or have your vision checked!  We've officially left the abandoned factory setting where the previous series of photos were shot and traded it in for an equally abandoned (and equally chilly) diner.  Although ...

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Eric G Brown Photography #3

As temperatures drop and everyone starts bundling up, it's the perfect time to talk about shooting in cold, no, freezing temperatures!

As mentioned previously, shooting in an abandoned setting such as a factory or warehouse had always been something I wanted to do, even years ago when modeling was just a thought in the back of my mind.  As with using nature as a backdrop, I think ...

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Eric G Brown Photography #2

Fall has arrived and, along with it, cooler weather.  A drop in temperature is the perfect subject for today's post, so let's dive on in!

I mentioned in my last post that working with Eric G Brown was both a one of a kind experience and a challenging one.  One of a kind because I'd always wanted to do a shoot like this, even years ago when I would fantasize about nude modeling but did...

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Eric G Brown Photography #1

The saying "good things come to those who wait" definitely applies to today's post, which has been about eight months in the making!

In fact, so much time has passed since our initial contact, I can't remember exactly how I first connected with Eric G Brown Photography.  I'm pretty sure he reached out to me on Model Mayhem and then we corresponded by email before any plans for a photo shoo...

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Sneak Peek: Eric G Brown Photography

After eight months, I'm excited to finally be ready to start sharing photos from the last of my three professional shoots in December.  Yes, you read that correctly, December!

As you may recall, I managed to shoot with three different photographers over the span of a few weeks last winter, even though prior to that I had only participated in that many shoots over the course of a year.  I chronicled my experiences with the first two photographers, 2023-08-28 01:34:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Back To Basics

It's been over a month since I promised I'd be back soon with something to share, but unfortunately that didn't happen...until now!

I'd mentioned before that I pursue modeling as a hobby and my interest in the subject tends to ebb and flow, depending on what's going on in my life and also how I feel about myself physically.  Like everyone else, I have my own insecurities and, as you can imagine, when you're feeling down on yourself or don't think you're looking your best, the last ...

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Summer Vacation

Hello again!  It's been a while since my last post and for that, I apologize...

Although I had been pretty good with my goal of staying active with new posts and content for the first few months after launching this Patreon, I got a little burned out towards the end of May and lost my momentum (and obviously fell off the map).  As anyone who pursues a creative endeavor might be able to tell you, once you start pushing yourself too hard or turn something that was meant to be fu...

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DRL Photography #10

Well, here we are!  The end of this multi-part feature on my photo shoot with DRL Photography from December, and what a journey it's been.

If it wasn't for the fact that Patreon limits uploads to 200 MB per ZIP file, and also because I didn't want to sacrifice the high resolution of these images, I probably could have gotten away with sharing the 80 total photos from this shoot in less tha...

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DRL Photography #9

It's been a slow build but I'm almost done sharing photos from this shoot and there's no better way to wrap things up than with a nice soak!

At this point in the photo shoot, Dan and I had pretty much gotten all of the shots out of the way that we had wanted to capture, so I spent the remainder of the night in the bathtub trying a few different poses.  The majority of these shots are actua...

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DRL Photography #8

Another day, another series of photos from my shoot with DRL Photography.  This time, I'm sharing bathtub shots so be sure to bring a towel!

As I mentioned in my previous post, Dan and I made the decision early on to utilize either the bathtub or shower during this shoot, but because I didn't want to get wet and then have to dry off for the remainder of the shoot, we decided to save it for...

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DRL Photography #7

We're heading into the home stretch of my feature on DRL Photography and today I'm sharing shots from the last set-up of this photo shoot.

Although we started off in the bathroom, bedroom, and a few other areas around the hotel room, Dan and I knew early on that we wanted to utilize the bathtub at some point during this photo shoot.  Since I would be getting wet (and didn't want to mess up...

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DRL Photography #6

Now that I've finished sharing more than enough photos of me in bed, it's time to switch it up with shots featuring classic physique poses.

As I mentioned in my first post in this series, Dan of DRL Photography's portfolio mostly consists of physique photography of very muscular men.  I'm not by ...

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DRL Photography #5

If you haven't tired of seeing me in bed yet, you're in luck!  I'm back with one last post's worth of photos before moving on to more shots.

As I was reviewing the photos from this shoot with DRL Photography, I realized that Dan, the photographer, had been snapping candids in addition to the various posed set-ups we shot.  Although capturing candids in certain situations can be a chal...

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DRL Photography #4

One of the drawbacks of a great photo shoot is that it's difficult to select the best shots because there are just so many to choose from!

This has definitely been the case after working with Dan of DRL Photography and the reason why I'm here, once again, posting more amazing shots from our December shoot.  One of my favorite things about these photos, besides the warm color tone and invit...

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DRL Photography #3

I'm back to share more photos from my shoot with DRL Photography.  These shots are some of my favorites and I'm excited for you to see them!

As mentioned previously, Dan and I got together in December to shoot at an upscale hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  We started out the shoot with shots of me 2023-04-24 02:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post

One Month Anniversary

I'm happy to say today marks the one month anniversary of the launch of this Patreon and if you're reading this, I'm glad to have you here!

When I first began thinking about creating a premium channel, I wasn't sure if anyone would be willing to subscribe, but I've been lucky so far in attracting an audience and I hope it continues to grow.  I've made it a goal to show my dedication by posting multiple times a week and plan to continue with that frequency in the future.  I und...

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DRL Photography #2

I've been steadily making my way through the more than 500 photos from my shoot with DRL Photography and tonight I'm ready to share more!

As I mentioned in my first post from this series, Dan from DRL Photography and I met up for a shoot at an upscale hotel here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  We...

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DRL Photography #1

I had every intention of sharing this first part of my December photo shoot with DRL Photography before now, but life got in the way.  To be honest, I've felt a lack of motivation over the last two weeks that unfortunately has affected my ability to be creative and focused, but I'm happy to say that I'm back on track and ready to continue with posts on a regular basis!

Up first on the agenda is this initial entry in a series of posts detailing the second of my three photo shoots in...

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Sneak Peek: DRL Photography

As mentioned previously, I managed to shoot with three different photographers in December even with the holiday season fast approaching.  Prior to that, I had only shot with three total photographers over the course of the whole year.  As you can imagine, this was definitely a change of pace for me, especially when I only consider modeling a hobby!

The first shoot of the month was with Ivan Guzman Photography, whose photos I shared recently over 2023-04-13 02:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Self-Portrait Series #2

In my experience, one of the most challenging aspects of nature photography, or any outdoor activity, is the uncertainty of the weather.  Although I don't experience the kind of temperature extremes in my part of the world that others do, the changing of the seasons definitely has an impact on my ability to get out and shoot.  In fact, from around the middle of November through the beginning of April, is usually far too cold here for me to even consider shooting nude outdoors, unles...

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Ivan Guzman Photography #4

As you know, I've been sharing photos from my December shoot with Ivan Guzman Photography across multiple posts over the last few weeks.  Tonight we reach the end of the series with installment number four and I think these shots will have been worth the wait!

In the two weeks that I've been sharing with you since launching this Patreon, I've come to enjoy the process of composing each pos...

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Spring Has Sprung

The first day of spring may have been a few weeks ago, but it wasn't until the last couple of days that it began to feel like it in my area.  When I saw that it was supposed to be warm and sunny today, I decided I had to get outside and take new self-portraits, my first of year!

When I head out to take photos, there's always a sense of uncertainty about the process because there i...

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Ivan Guzman Photography #3

After sharing the first two photo sets last week, I'm continuing the series of posts dedicated to my shoot with Ivan Guzman Photography.

As you'll notice from the photos I shared previously, I started off the shoot clothed and then undressed to my underwear before going fully nude.  As a model, I find that this natural progression during a shoot allows for a much more relaxed process, espe...

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GoNaked Magazine

I'm excited to announce that the April issue of GoNaked Magazine is out today and there's a familiar face on the cover and within the pages.  That's right, it's me!

For those who may be unfamiliar, GoNaked Magazine is a digital magazine published monthly since 2013 that strives to connect male nudists to one another worldwide.  With the motto "Take Care, Stay Bare," e...

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Ivan Guzman Photography #2

As a continuation of the previous post, today I'm sharing the second part of my December photo shoot with Ivan Guzman Photography.

After starting off the shoot in jeans and changing between a couple of shirts I brought with me, we moved on to a few physique shots in underwear.  Ivan had set up a folding black backdrop for the fashion photos and decided to switch to a  white one for th...

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