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Don't Let the Sun - *full set

Don't Let the Sun

I’m bound to your lien, 

That down payment money

Weigh heavy on me.


I drown in your clean,

Amber brown honey

Stay ready on me.


In the evening light,

You owe me.

Don’t, in deceiving night,

Forego me.


This sleepy silhouette

Is in debt;

Indebted to you.


Would you sell of me,

A creature of speak,

Sleep bringing a fee.


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Patron Perks

A more specific poll based on the results of the first poll.

In your patron packages, what are you MOST interested in receiving?

This poll is in regards to patron packages, which currently go out every 6 months.

Please help me help you maximize your patron experience.

Also, those of you who do not want to receive mail at all, please write to me directly so that I can honor that. 

If you don't feel these polls are naming your needs, and/or if...

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Poll Reminder

Hi! Just a reminder that 9 of you still have not filled out the poll.

Knowing what you are interested in is crucial for me to formulate a strategy now that Tumblr is no longer a viable platform. If you have a pledge of $5 or more, the poll results directly affect your experience. So please take the 60 seconds, so that I can narrow down the options to rewards that will really be worthwhile for you.  

Thanks again!

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Flight of the Pleiades

Photographed by my dear friend, George Streng

Sacramento, CA.


Just $1 unlocks the abbreviated set.

$5+ for the premium set & $25+ for the full set.


Enjoy.

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Flight of the Pleiades *full set


"Fingers conduct sparks skyward,

To dance with the Pleiades til dawn."



MAIA; Nurturer of Growth


ELECTRA; The Lost Pleiad


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Poll Results

Hi friends.

So I'm currently working on a new routine/method for making and sharing content with you all.

However, out of my 20 patrons, only 6 of you filled out the poll. If you could take a moment out of your day to choose your preferences so that I can hone in on how to best deliver work with you, I would appreciate it! It's for you more than me.

Also; those of you who mentioned that you would rather not receive physical mail, could you please message me privately so that...

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2019 Patron Rewards

First, a quick note to say THANK YOU to all of my patrons, and to welcome the newcomers.

Your support is deeply appreciated.

For the last two years, the real patron perk was your 6 month patron packages; box sets that contain a pledge-dependent assortment of prints, polaroids, original writing, and/or books. 

The second perk was my blog, updated once every 7-10 days, which contained photosets, poetry, and behind the scenes shots/clips of my tour.

As most of you kn...

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A [Mini]Van Down by the River.

This set will most likely never go public.

It is a treat for our patrons. Just $1 unlocks a mini-set. Enjoy.

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Minivan Bonus


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A [Mini]Van Down by the River

I met Michael & Sally of Photosensualis in the summer of 2013. I had just graduated college, and lived in a little town called New Paltz; about 20-30 minutes from Woodstock, where they lived and had their gallery at the time.

For that entire year, it seemed that every shoot I scheduled with Photosensualis, it rained. This set is from our second or third shoot. We had planned on shooting in this field, and then it began to rain pretty heavily.

We were going to retreat, but I jo...

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Fantastic Winter

When winter lies down


Upon we dreamers


Her eternal evening,


Will we let our eyes fall


Heavily?


-mmd 2019.


 📷 John Joseph. FL.

Full set and poem live for $5+ and a bonus for $25+ 

Enjoy.


PS. December-Feb box sets are going out next week.

I deeply apologize for my delay. December was an intensely challenging month.

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Blue Dukes


A little extra warmth for this blustery winter day. 

📷 John Joseph, FL, 2018.

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Fantastic Winters


When winter lies down

Upon we dreamers

Her eternal evening,

Will we let our eyes fall

Heavily?

Beneath indigo quilts,

She weaves rich violets

And in her dark and ...

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BTS


📷 S.Imbler

Some behind the scenes, or outtakes, if you will, from Cascade Lake. 

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2019

2018 has been a heavy year for me.

I am stronger for it.

Walking into 2019 with heaps of gratitude, sturdy shoulders, and a lofty heart.

 📷 S Imbler, 2018.

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Mona de Femme (Revisited)


 

M...

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Mona de Femme - Revisited

Mona de Femme

This moon pains me,

Swoons; Restrains me.

Clawing shore

Drawing forth

Hot blood at high tide.

Exposing ugly features

Those carnivorous

Creatures

That I’d buried deep

In thick blankets of darkness.

They harken

To the starkness.

It bathes them in light.

It begs their expression.

They burn their plight

Like scars on my flesh, and

Have I, after all this time,

Left the wron...

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The Study

My favorite kind of indoor space. 

Taken in Woodstock a few years back, by Photosensualis.

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Hi.

As most of you know, my grandfather passed away on December 12.

He progressed rapidly over the course of a week. Every day for that week, we entered new uncharted territory. I held his hand while he took his final breath.

It was a beautiful, but intensely heart breaking experience. I am incredibly relieved to know my grandfather is no longer suffering, but my world is so much different without him in it. 

I'm very fortunate to have had the support of my close friend...

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Eva in Lake Tahoe

In September, Eva & I posed for a group of photographers in Lake Tahoe. During the golden hour, there were some interesting shadows, and I snagged a few experimental shots of Eva. 

This week, I'll be sharing some images Allyn Saroyan made of the two of us during this shoot. 

PS. Tumblr has stopped allowing nudity. I'm unsure as to how this will affect my private blog, so I'll be posting here for now.

Enjoy. 

2018-12-09 02:42:49 +0000 UTC View Post

Eva in Lake Tahoe

In September, Eva & I posed for a group of photographers in Lake Tahoe. During the golden hour, there were some interesting shadows, and I snagged a few experimental shots of Eva. 

This week, I'll be sharing some images Allyn Saroyan made of the two of us during this shoot. 

PS. Tumblr has stopped allowing nudity. I'm unsure as to how this will affect my private blog, so I'll be posting here for now.

Enjoy. 

2018-12-09 02:38:36 +0000 UTC View Post

Transitions

First and foremost, I just want to say thanks to all of you for following my journey into the month of December. Your support is unspeakably tremendous. 

Secondly, I apologize for my absence, and further, I apologize for my overall lack of eloquence in my defense. However, I do promise to bolster rewards for my patrons once this transition reaches a natural completion.

Two days ago, we bega...

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New Perspectives.

New sets up on $5+ AND $25+ Tumblr accounts.

Enjoy.

I hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving.


(Photo by David Grego)

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Gratitude.

I am grateful for the sun, its warmth and its optimism.

I am grateful for my loved ones, and all our moments of togetherness.

I am grateful for independence and mobility.

I am grateful for balance and patience, as unattainable as they seem.

I am grateful for you, and for the ability to share my work with an appreciative audience.

Thank you so much for your support. 


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Ramble On Rose

I will be editing these images before releasing them into the world of the general public, but now live on Tumblr is a first look at a series photographed by George Streng in Moab, Utah, during The Desert Adventure ! 

Wardrobe provided by George. These images were taken during the golden hour on the very first evening session. It look...

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NEW Passwords & Content

$5+ blogs are updated.

Enjoy, and thank you so much for your patronage.

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NEW password & content

Password: novemberdream

Enjoy :)

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NEW password & content.

Password: dionovember

Enjoy :)

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Happy November.

.... A few days late to this, sorry! I was in NYC shooting for a few days, and now I've got a lot of catching up to do in between my moments with Grandpa.

My grandfather's home has unfortunately been taken over by the mold monsters, too. So tonight, I spent some time cleaning house over there. I've got some of his favorite photographs, and tonight's assignment will be to frame them. Tomorrow, I hope they will be a fun surprise for his room.

Tomorrow I will be posting some new content on ...

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Morning Fix

PATREON EXCLUSIVE mini series now up on Tumblr.

Enjoy!

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